The CEO of Fuji Corporation recently pointed out that the greatest issue their company faces is 'homogeneity'. Tasked with steering Fuji Corporation through today's rapidly globalizing and diverse business environment, the executive highlighted how the corporation's largely uniform makeup could hinder innovation and growth. Aiming to build a more diverse and inclusive corporate culture, the CEO emphasized the potential opportunities their company could leverage.

In Japan, many traditional companies like the Fuji Corporation have been grappling with a deep-seated 'homogeneity' problem. This largely results from Japan's historically homogenous society, which sometimes reflects in its corporate structures. But as Japan's workforce continues to diversify, addressing this issue has become a top priority for businesses wanting to stay relevant and competitive.

Similar to what's happening in the US and EU, diversity in the workplace has become a significant hot-button issue. However, unlike Japan, western cultures had already begun addressing this issue years prior. There, organizations have made more progress in developing diverse and inclusive workforces, and the results have typically led to increased innovation, varied perspectives, and better decision-making.