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Individuals receive unemployment benefits directly from the government. In Japan, the government is asking companies not to lay off employees and in return will provide salary support. This is quite a culturally different approach

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When firing an employee, certain conditions must be met. If these conditions are not met, a dismissal decision cannot be made. Dismissing an employee without giving a valid reason is considered “unreasonable dismissal”. There are cases where a large amount of compensation has to be paid. So firing employees in Japan is not an easy task.

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“In Japan, it's not easy to fire someone! In the US, if you want to fire, you can fire immediately.” (Male/American)

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The recruitment regime in Japan is often lengthy, complicated, has many strict regulations, and applies many different assessment tools. Japan is extremely cautious when recruiting. Companies in the US, depending on the type of company and the quality of personnel, there will be a variation in the complexity of recruitment.

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In Japan, companies always think that they will train employees from scratch. That is why, employers tend to attach importance to "people" rather than "knowledge and experience". ". This makes the salary of those who enter the company at the same time, with the same level, regardless of ability or past experience. In the US, recruiting personnel according to results, position or remuneration is determined based on skills and experience.

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Japan requires "absolute fairness" in the selection process. If students wear eye-catching clothes, carry designer bags, or wear outstanding jewelry, they will be judged as "no common sense." . Job seekers in Japan usually just wear a "job suit", and dye their hair black. While in the US, it is not too strict about dress because the US emphasizes individualism, candidates can even dress prominently if they show their personality suitable for the company.

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Japan appreciates people who are "fit for the company", who can stay "for life" with the company. In the US, recruiting personnel according to results, position or remuneration is determined based on skills and experience.

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The United Kingdom and the United States: business culture in English-speaking countries

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The United Kingdom and the United States: business culture in English-speaking countries

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Firstly, the importance of the opinion of employees in the decision-making process is without doubt a key characteristic of business culture in the UK and USA: independence and autonomy are initiatives that are highly valued.
As stated in the HBR study “in the United Kingdom [as in the USA] managers’ offices are accessible which makes interactions between employees and the different hierarchical levels easier and accelerates decision-making”. A layout of the working space in line with the vision of the commitment of both staff and management.
Secondly, both the British and Americans are shown to be somewhat competitive within the company (a characteristic that the study considers to be rather masculine). In addition, “workers are at ease with unstructured, unpredictable situations. […] being fast, flexible and innovative is important”.

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1. How is knowledge of Office Customs and Practices helpful when working with another culture?

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1. How is knowledge of Office Customs and Practices helpful when working with another culture?

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You can understand the world better.

You can prevent and overcome racial and ethnic division.

You can minimize stereotypes.

You can enhance your communication.

You can learn new experiences.

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3. Get more examples of Office Customs and Practices in various countries.

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3. Get more examples of Office Customs and Practices in various countries.

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2. Describe how hiring/firing practices of the United States and Japan differ. 

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2. Describe how hiring/firing practices of the United States and Japan differ. 

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#1 Show Up On Time
#2 Hold the door!
#3 Smile Please
#4 Introduce Yourself
#5 Keep Your Phone Silent
#6 No Side Talk In Meetings
#7 Respect Focus