インドのお祭り「Diwali」
「Diwali」というお祭りを知っていますか？
日本ではなじみの薄いお祭りですが、インドでは祝日にあたるそうです。
私がこのお祭りのことを知ったきっかけは、インド国籍のe-Jan社員に教えてくれたからでした。
>>Read more
日本ではなじみの薄いお祭りですが、インドでは祝日にあたるそうです。
私がこのお祭りのことを知ったきっかけは、インド国籍のe-Jan社員に教えてくれたからでした。
The impact of ‘Telework Day’/远程办公日
In anticipation of severe transit congestion due to high intercity traffic during the London 2012 Summer Olympics & Paralympics, London’s transport system called for alternate workstyles such as teleworking (a.k.a. telecommuting). Many companies and residents took part in this movement and began teleworking. As a result, in addition to avoiding traffic congestion during the London 2012 Summer Olympics & Paralympics, companies that implemented telework developed infrastructure for business continuity, reported a rise in employee productivity and satisfaction, and improvements to work-life balance.
2012年，伦敦奥运会及残奥会时，因预测市中心地区会在会期因游客激增导致交通混乱而给市民的日常通勤造成困扰。伦敦市交通局等机构因此而开始呼吁市民更多尝试远程办公（teleworking）以减少通勤从而缓解交通压力。
各类宣传和试行的结果，不仅是成功地在伦敦奥运会及残奥会期间，使城市的交通压力得到极大缓解；引进远程办公制度的企业也借此契机构筑并完善其业务延续性计划（Business Continuity Plan，简称BCP），促进了生产力的同时更让员工对于公司的满意度也得以提升。而从员工处，也得到了因为可以远程办公而让自己可以更好地平衡工作与生活等正面反馈。
>>Read more
2012年，伦敦奥运会及残奥会时，因预测市中心地区会在会期因游客激增导致交通混乱而给市民的日常通勤造成困扰。伦敦市交通局等机构因此而开始呼吁市民更多尝试远程办公（teleworking）以减少通勤从而缓解交通压力。
各类宣传和试行的结果，不仅是成功地在伦敦奥运会及残奥会期间，使城市的交通压力得到极大缓解；引进远程办公制度的企业也借此契机构筑并完善其业务延续性计划（Business Continuity Plan，简称BCP），促进了生产力的同时更让员工对于公司的满意度也得以提升。而从员工处，也得到了因为可以远程办公而让自己可以更好地平衡工作与生活等正面反馈。
Communication is a powerful tool
Communication can be a powerful tool especially when combined with a proactive and positive attitude.
Learning a new language is not just memorizing vocabulary and words; it’s about opening up your mind to a whole new perspective on life.
When you’re open to learning, not only English but, learning anything, you’re more likely to see opportunities arise. Those can be business opportunities, new friendships and even relationships, etc.
>>Read more
Learning a new language is not just memorizing vocabulary and words; it’s about opening up your mind to a whole new perspective on life.
When you’re open to learning, not only English but, learning anything, you’re more likely to see opportunities arise. Those can be business opportunities, new friendships and even relationships, etc.
Chinese traditional holidays/festivals in Japan
On June.18th, 2018, May.5th by Chinese lunar calendar, many Chinese people in Tokyo celebrated one of their traditional festivals, namely, Duan Wu (端午), or Dragon Boat Festival in English.
Traditionally, people shall eat zongzi (a kind of rice dumplings), and do dragon boat racing, in memory of the tragic death of one of the most influential poets, writers in China, Qu Yuan.
>>Read more
Traditionally, people shall eat zongzi (a kind of rice dumplings), and do dragon boat racing, in memory of the tragic death of one of the most influential poets, writers in China, Qu Yuan.
BIG John's BIG Picture
If you're one of those employees thinking, "Man, that bonus isn't enough to make me study English. It's too hard. It's too time consuming. I don't need English. I've lived this long just fine without it." Or something similar to this, to make you want to give up before you start. Then I have the following blog advise for you.
>>Read more
Dress code at a workplace in Japan
Many people may have such an image in their minds when talking about a business dress code in Japan, that male employees usually wear a formal suit in black or navy blue, with a button-down shirt inside; whereas female employees tend to dress themselves in a business casual style, which consists with a shirt and a skirt without patterns, often in white, grey, black or blue colour.
>>Read more
e-Jan Kitchen
e-Jan Kitchen is a monthly event at e-Jan in which a healthy dinner bento is provided for only 500 yen. The bentos are all handmade by a staff member at e-Jan, and every month are made in a different theme.
>>Read more
e-Janの「空気」
４月からe-Janネットワークスで働き始めて、一か月が経ちました。
日々感じるのは、空気がとてもおいしい場所だということです。
『空気』と一口に言っても、意味は色々ありますが、大きく分けて
生き物が生きていくために必要不可欠な『空気』という意味
そして、その場の雰囲気や流れといった『空気』という意味
の二つがあります。
>>Read more
日々感じるのは、空気がとてもおいしい場所だということです。
『空気』と一口に言っても、意味は色々ありますが、大きく分けて
生き物が生きていくために必要不可欠な『空気』という意味
そして、その場の雰囲気や流れといった『空気』という意味
の二つがあります。
Why telework(telecommuting) is becoming important to Japan?
The world has witnessed Japan successfully transform herself from a land of ruins after WWII to a prosperous, highly developed country, with an amazing growth rate in her GDP for decades throughout 1960s to 1980s.
It once seems to be unthinkable that a super economic power like Japan would be facing several severe problems in her economy, and starting her steps to decline, mainly caused by the ‘burst of bubble’ and worsened by its low birth rate together with a constantly growing population of aging people.
>>Read more
It once seems to be unthinkable that a super economic power like Japan would be facing several severe problems in her economy, and starting her steps to decline, mainly caused by the ‘burst of bubble’ and worsened by its low birth rate together with a constantly growing population of aging people.
Taking time off in Japanese companies
Japan has a reputation for being a culture of workaholics, but there are of course many allowances for taking time off. Paid time off is given to employees, and companies encourage their employees to use their vacation days.
Trip in Chennai, India: Business feel
About a month ago, I was invited to visit India, and go on numerous client visits together with our colleagues in India. This would be an opportunity for me to see firsthand the Indian market culture and how it runs. I was quite excited but wasn’t exactly sure on what to expect.
April, a time for beginnings
Different cultures mark the beginning of the year in different ways. There is the calendar year, for example set by the Gregorian calendar or lunar calendar. There is the academic school year, the start date for which differs vastly by country and region. Japan uses the Gregorian calendar to mark the start of the year as 1 January, but it is one of the countries where the fiscal year starts in April. (Other countries that follow this schedule include Australia and New Zealand.) The academic school year also starts in April; this is thought to coincide with the fiscal year.
>>Read more