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Samurai Salaries & Shifting Loyalties: What Really Moves Japan’s Executives
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In Japan’s executive market, money may open doors—but respect, harmony, and a sense of purpose are what really seal the deal.
🎙️In this captivating episode, Executive Search in Japan unpacks the complex motivations behind career moves in Tokyo’s elite circles. From performance-linked pay and LTIs to the enduring pull of lifetime employment and cultural camaraderie, discover what drives top talent beyond the paycheck.
We explore:
- How the Tokyo Stock Exchange is pushing Japanese firms to adopt Western-style incentives.
- Why the “hard sell” by some international recruiters can backfire—and fast.
- The escalating battle for bilingual leaders, where top candidates juggle five to six offers.
- How Wall Street prestige is losing its shine to local giants and trusted brands.
- What the next generation values more than corner offices: work-life balance, impact, and meaningful work.
If you're building executive strategies, recruiting global leaders, or simply curious about the human side of hiring in Japan, press play—it’s not about the yen; it’s about the why.
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