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Transforming Organizations with Proactive Pauses

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, marked by unpredictability and constant evolution—often referred to as the VUCA era—organizations are confronted with a pressing need to foster sustained growth. This demands a rethinking of traditional workforce management approaches, especially concerning employee autonomy, intrinsic motivation, and engagement. Many companies currently grapple with outdated, one-size-fits-all human resource systems that fail to tap into the creativity and initiative of their workforce.

Emerging from this challenge is the innovative concept of 'Proactive Pauses.' This idea offers more than just moments of rest or temporary departures from work; it encourages employees to strategically pause in their careers, reflecting on their skills, aspirations, and personal lives. By doing so, they can gain fresh perspectives and values that empower them to contribute more meaningfully to their organizations. When companies actively support these intentional breaks, they not only help enhance employee motivation and agency but also promote higher productivity and foster innovation within the organization.

On July 14, 2025, the company Trustyyle, headquartered in Tokyo, will host a seminar titled "Transforming Organizations with Proactive Pauses - Nurturing Employee Engagement and Initiative: A New Choice." The event is part of their community initiative, the HR Library, and is aimed at business leaders, HR managers, and anyone interested in progressive strategies in the HR sector. Participants will receive concrete insights and tips on how to integrate proactive pauses into their company's talent strategy, aiding in the development of sustainable organizations.

Event Details

• - Location: HR Library, 6F WACROSS NINGYOCHO, 1-12-7 Nihonbashi Kankura-machi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0014, Japan
• - Date and Time: July 14, 2025 (Monday) from 19:30 to 21:00
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Registration Link: Event Registration

Why Attend?

This seminar is ideal for:

• - Leaders seeking to nurture career ownership and autonomy among their employees.
• - Managers eager to ignite intrinsic motivation within their teams and enhance organizational vitality.
• - Organizations exploring health management and well-being initiatives.
• - Individuals curious about career breaks or models like the Folk High School of Denmark.

Program Outline

The evening will include several key segments:

• - Opening: Sharing context and checking in with participants.
• - Understanding Proactive Pauses: Insights from the Career Break Institute on the significance of career breaks and a presentation from Compath, a learning center in Hokkaido inspired by Danish educational principles, focusing on the value of learning and reflection.
• - Dialogue Sessions: Engaging discussions on how participants can apply the concept of proactive pauses to their own organizations, fostering leadership and collaborative thinking.

Featured Speakers

Yuna Tamura
Born in 1992 and hailing from Tokyo, Yuna has a diverse background, having worked across various sectors including travel, publishing, and social welfare. Embracing a freelance career, she connects individuals and communities while advocating for living life at one’s own pace. Having recently experienced a career break to study at a Folk High School in Denmark, she has deepened her understanding of health in mind and body.

• -> Instagram Profile

Asako Sakamoto
With a background in a leading cosmetics firm, Asako transitioned from sales to branding and later to HR, actively supporting employee learning and work-life balance. After departing her company in February 2025, she joined the Career Break Institute, promoting the value of taking a pause based on her experiences.

• -> Note Profile

Collaborators

• - Compath

Located in Hokkaido, Compath operates under the model of Folk High Schools from Denmark, focusing on adult education aimed at self-reflection and societal engagement.

• -> Website on Instagram: Compath Instagram

• - Career Break Institute

This institute advocates for viewing career breaks positively, conducting research, facilitating cultural growth within organizations, and providing resources for those considering such breaks.

• -> Website and their Note: Career Break Note

About HR Library

Opened on April 1, 2024, the HR Library serves as a co-working space and community hub for HR professionals, boasting over 2,500 HR-related books and more than 600 members. They operate under the tagline 'Learning together to carve out the future.'

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