200 Years of Rugby

NEWS 200 Years of Rugby 1 February 2023 We had a great time celebrating the 200th anniversary of sport of rugby with the BCCJ🇬🇧, CCCJ🇨🇦, CCIJF🇫🇷, IJCC🇮🇪 and SACCJ🇿🇦!! We hope to continue to cooperate with our fellow chambers of commerce in Japan and hold various joint events in the future! Recent Post 09 Feb 2023 ANZCCJ & ANZ Joint panel discussion 03 Feb 2023 Call to “strengthen retention efforts” and “clarify room for pay negotiation” amidst intensifying talent shortage 01 Feb 2023 200 Years of Rugby 26 Jan 2023 ANZCCJ Shinnenkai 2023 16 Dec 2022 Robert Walters Japan: Higher inflation on Japanese businesses and company employees – a key […]

ANZCCJ Shinnenkai 2023

NEWS ANZCCJ Shinnenkai 2023 26 January 2023 Thank you to our wonderful members and friends for joining ANZCCJ in welcoming the new year celebrating with us at our Shinnenkai on Thursday, 26 January at Conrad Tokyo! We trust that you had a fun night, and we look forward to seeing you at future events. Guests were treated to a delicious buffet meal paired with free flowing drinks, including a selection of fine wines from Penfolds. First, we would next like to thank Catherine O’Connell for her excellent MCing during the night. We would like to thank Mr Justin Hayhurst, Australia’s new Ambassador to Japan for making the opening remarks. We […]

Robert Walters Japan: Higher inflation on Japanese businesses and company employees – a key opportunity to retain talent?

NEWS Robert Walters Japan: Higher inflation on Japanese businesses and company employees – a key opportunity to retain talent? 16 December 2022 Specialist bilingual recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan announced the results of its Salary Survey 2023 on 15 December, in which 864 company employees working in Japan, mainly in the Tokyo and Kansai regions, and 196 Japanese companies responded. One of the survey’s key findings noted a “rising cost of living and inflation” among Japanese companies. As the prevention of staff turnover (talent retention) is extremely important in Japan’s labour market, where there is a of considerable talent shortage, the survey investigated the extent to which current inflation is […]

Robert Walters Japan: What companies can do regarding concerns about job security

NEWS Robert Walters Japan: What companies can do regarding concerns about job security 29 November 2022 Specialist bilingual recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan announced the results of a survey of 371 front-line contract and haken (temporary) professionals at foreign-affiliated and Japanese global companies on 22 November. The survey was conducted to provide recommendations for those involved in corporate management and talent management at companies that call for global HR with language skills and specialized skills to work. Challenges and concerns contract and temporary workers face while working In Japan, where there is a severe talent shortage, it is important for companies to remove as many issues and concerns as possible […]

2022 Executive Council & Office Bearer Election

NEWS 2022 Executive Council & Office Bearer Election 28 November 2022 The ANZCCJ Annual General Meeting and Executive Election 2022 was held at Hilton Tokyo on Thursday 24 November.  Five Executive Council positions were put to a vote, with the following successful candidates elected for the 2022-2024 two-year term: Matthew Walker, AIG Japan Holdings (Corporate) Ian Scott, Atsumi & Sakai (Corporate) Dean Daniels, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi (Corporate) Tim Barnstable, Saputo International Services (AU Corporate) Sally Townsend, South Australia Department of Trade & Investment (AU Corporate)  These Executive Council Members will join the seven continuing 2021-2023 Members: Fumiko Watanabe – Brainmaid (JPN Individual) Catherine O’Connell – Catherine O’Connell Law (NZ Corporate) Masatoshi Kitajima – Commonwealth […]

<strong>Robert Walters Japan: ‘Opportunities to learn skills’ as deciding factor in undertaking a job effects motivation and retention</strong>

NEWS Robert Walters Japan: ‘Opportunities to learn skills’ as deciding factor in undertaking a job effects motivation and retention 8 November 2022 On October 28, specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan announced the results of their latest Contractor Insight Survey of 371 front-line white-collar contract and haken (temporary) employees at foreign and Japanese global companies. The survey was conducted to provide insights for those involved in management and human resources at companies that require global personnel to work with language skills and specialised skills. The survey results indicated that “opportunities to learn skills” plays a highly significant role in motivating and retaining these employees, coming in at second place (32%) […]

Now Hiring: Seeking a new Executive Director

NEWS Now Hiring: Seeking a new Executive Director 24 October 2022 We are seeking a new Executive Director! Founded in 1972, the ANZCCJ is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to playing a constructive and meaningful role in developing Australia/New Zealand-Japan business and providing our members with access to effective information, representation, and commercial connections. We are seeking a passionate, mission-driven, and proactive Executive Director (ED) with a strong sense of ownership, who shares our vision of advocating for Australian and New Zealand businesses in Japan, can lead the day-to-day office operations, and work with an Executive Council and membership that represents a diverse range of sectors.  The ED has a […]

A Message from Tim Lester, Former Chair – ANZCCJ 50th Anniversary

NEWS A Message from Tim Lester, Former Chair – ANZCCJ 50th Anniversary 19 October 2022 I am number 14 on a truly esteemed list of Chamber Chairs. I genuinely wish I could be in the room with you all tonight to celebrate and commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Chamber. I am sure there is an amazing buzz and electric atmosphere in the room – one I dearly miss from my time as Chair at functions for the Chamber in the past. I am grateful to Melanie Brock for taking the time and generously offering to share my brief message with you. Between 2004 and 2008, I had the distinct […]

Japan Australia New Zealand Society: 2022 New Zealand Ambassador’s Trophy Golf Event

NEWS Japan Australia New Zealand Society: 2022 New Zealand Ambassador’s Trophy Golf Event 21 September 2022 The JANZ Society invite ANZCCJ Members and friends to join their annual Autumn golf event, the New Zealand Ambassador’s Cup, on Tuesday 22 November, 2022, at the Narita Course, Taiheiyo Club. Date:  Tuesday 22 November, 2022 Venue:  Taiheiyo Club, Narita Course Time: First group to tee off at 8:35am*Please meet in front of the Caddy-master’s room at 8:25am (48 players with 6 time-slots reserved for both IN & Out starting holes) Golf Fee: 20,800yen + Lunch* 18hole playing fee with caddy (19,150yen), party finger-food & 1 drink (1,650yen) + Lunch* To be paid directly to the […]

Engage Squared Japan Office Launch

NEWS Engage Squared Japan Office Launch 16 September 2022 Microsoft’s Global Employee Experience partner of the year, Engage Squared, is excited to announce the official launch of its new office in Tokyo, Japan. The expansion into Japan represents the growing demand from businesses of all sizes to improve operations, uplift employee engagement and experience through Microsoft technology. The Tokyo branch will be managed by Michael Cashen, who joins Engage Squared as Country Manager, with over 18 years’ experience within the IT industry in Japan, and Co-Founder Nobuyuki Tsuji who has more than 20 years’ experience working with top consulting firms across New York, Melbourne, Manila and Tokyo. Engage Squared is […]