Many businesses try to change...but few succeed.

At best, a few buzzwords and new reports become part of the company’s structure. At worst, programs crash and burn, and everyone becomes irreparably disillusioned with the revolving door of new-mission statements. According to David Shaner, a business consultant with a 100 percent success rate of change at companies including Duracell, Frito-Lay, Ryobi, and Gillette, the problem is that the implemented changes don’t address either individuals or the corporate culture. They’re only on the surface.

Communication is about more than just grammar and vocabulary. It’s about getting your message across. However, sometimes the message gets lost due to cultural differences. Learn how to overcome this pitfall.

The Japan HR Society on "CHANGE"---what it is, its faces and stages, and some DOs and DON'Ts for HR professionals to keep in mind to help their respective organizations manage and lead change.

The recent change of leadership in Japan may affect the penal system, in particular, the system of capital punishment.

For some reason, arrogance has got a bad name, time to set the record straight.

Understanding the difference between team building and team recreation for optimal team performance.

Time to mind our own green triple bottom line.

We've all heard it. Japan is the fastest aging society in the industrialized world. But how does this impact us now and in the future?

If you want to go beyond the WHYs of implementing a Diversity & Inclusion program in your company, read this Editorial for some practical advise on HOW to get senior management on board with Diversity.