Say Sayonara to Long Hours: Work-Life Balance in Japan and the U.S.

In today’s busy world, maintaining work-life balance can feel challenging, especially when juggling heavy workloads, family responsibilities, and private commitments. The Abe administration has been trying to tackle this issue by making it a key priority to advance work-style reforms to reduce long working hours and improve labor productivity. This program will focus on the professional life and appropriate working styles for increasing productivity and efficiency. Speakers discuss how organizations are responding to increased work-life balance concerns, as well as their personal stories and insights on balancing family, work, and life. The panelists also examine what kind of programs and policies are needed in order to achieve a healthy work-life balance that allows both men and women to succeed at home and in the workplace.

Panelists:
Stewart Friedman, Practice Professor of Management & Director of Wharton Work/Life Integration Project, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Yoko Ishikura, Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University

Agenda
6–6:30 PM         Registration
6:30–8 PM         Panel Discussion and Q&A
8–8:30 PM         Reception

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