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DEI terms like “women” in the workplace may have become taboo in recent times, but we still need to address a few female employment reforms in Japan. Recent reports suggest Japan’s work culture is shifting to address its female workforce, dismantling decades-old employment practices that have long hindered career progression for sections of the
population. Firms like Nippon Life Insurance Co. and MUFG Bank Ltd. are eliminating the clerical job category, which is a segment predominantly filled by women who receive lower pay. While this sounds like a step back for gender equality in Japan, it’s quite the opposite. This