Atsuko Hoshi

In Brazil, when employees are assigned oversea works, the companies provide lectures on the culture and lifestyle of the destination country besides linguistic education.  The lectures cover not only general matters which are commonly useful for each family, but also specific matters which accommodate individual needs.

 

On the other hand, I have gotten the impression that Japanese companies don't so much care about employee's family support.  This is what I have felt through my experience in providing language education to the companies.   I believe the lack of information for family members and the inadequacy of resolving family concerns is one of the reasons on high-rate transfer to Brazil without family.  

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Its been a while since the term "work-life balance" emerged in Japan, but there is still disproportion and work is overemphasized.  I strongly uphold necessity of family supports for corporate warriors at home, especially in different countries.  And the reassurance of their family members is also a foundation for smooth business in Brazil.   A sense of safety and security of all family members is a great advantage for each company. 

 

Of course, my strength is language, but as I wrote in my blog, I am well aware of the cultural differences between Japan and Brazil.  From that point of view, my big goal is to support the companies that will foster their business in Brazil and the families that accompany their employees.  And as a second generation of Japanese immigrant in Brazil -who was born and brought up in Brazil-, I would like to be a bridge between Japan and Brazil.