The Labor Policy Council subcommittee recently convened at the labor ministry building in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward where the ministry proposed a new policy on November 26. The proposal mandates companies with over 100 employees to disclose the percentage of women in management roles. This move, which was broadly agreed upon by labor and management representatives on the same day, aims to address the existing gender disparities in managerial positions within Japanese companies.
Scheduled to be presented at a regular Diet session in 2025, this revision to the law on the promotion of women's advancement in the workplace holds significant implications for the future of gender equality in Japanese businesses. In an effort to combat the low representation of female managers in Japan, a country known for its gender wage gap, the extension of this policy is expected to promote transparency and accountability among companies in ensuring equal opportunities for women in leadership roles.