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Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

Future Human Resource Strategy to Mobilize Power Regardless of Age, Gender, or Nationality

Diversity and Human Rights Are Also Challenges in Solving the Problem of Population Decline

How Much Can 'effort Targets' Speed up the Narrowing of the Gender Pay Gap?

Companies with High Frequency of Share Retirements Tend to Have a High Awareness of Cash Allocation

Less Positive Disclosure Regarding the Gender Wage Gap Is Evidence of Less Positive Reasons

Few Companies Are Serious About Ensuring Board Diversity, Spoiled by Lax "Effort Targets"

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>The policy of extending retirement age to 65 is a measure to solve the immediate labor shortage, but it may lack the perspective of a mid-to-long-term human resource utilization strategy.</li>
<li>Since most employees in their 60s are male employees, this may slow down the fading of the traditionally male-centric corporate culture. A more diverse workforce is required.</li>
<li>Although seniors are still a promising market based on demographic composition, from the perspective of creating new value, it’s necessary to have more discussions about creating society that ensures diversity.</li>
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The policy of extending retirement age to 65 is a measure to solve the immediate labor shortage, but it may lack the perspective of a mid-to-long-term human resource utilization strategy.
Since most employees in their 60s are male employees, this may slow down the fading of the traditionally male-centric corporate culture. A more diverse workforce is required.
Although seniors are still a promising market based on demographic composition, from the perspective of creating new value, it’s necessary to have more discussions about creating society that ensures diversity.


Isn't Long-Term Human Resource Strategy More Necessary than Immediate Solution to Labor Shortage?

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Isn't Long-Term Human Resource Strategy More Necessary than Immediate Solution to Labor Shortage?