Japan and Belgium: Well-being at work from a cross-cultural perspective

To bring Belgian and Japanese employees closer to each other, Pulso Europe, JEAP Peacemind, Leuven MindGate and the Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce invite you to an afternoonseminar focusing on the topic of well-being at work.

In this seminar we will approach stress management and satisfaction at work from a cultural perspective, with insights from both Japanese and European experts.

After the seminar an informal gathering will be held where you will have the opportunityto take a tour of the city of Leuven, followed by a visit of the famous Stella Artois brewery, before enjoying a walking dinner.

Program:

13:30 Registration & welcome
14:00 Corporate responsibilities in Belgium and Japan: Introducing a cross-cultural tool for individual
            and collective well-being risk assessment
            by Mrs. Yasmin Handaja, Senior Manager at Pulso Europe
14:30 Break-out sessions:
            Room 1 Japanese language) aimed at Japanese expats: Adjusting to a new culture as expats,
            by Mrs. Kaoru Ichikawa, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of JEAP Peacemind
            Room 2 English language) aimed at Belgian managers: Integrating Belgian and Japanese working culture,
            by Mrs. Masako Kato, Managing Director of Many Truths
15:30 Coffee and tea break
16:00 Summary of the key findings of the break-out sessions,
            by Mr. Dirk Antonissen (Partner at Pulso Europe) and Mrs. Ayumi Nishikawa, President of JEAP Peacemind
16:30 Solar train tour of the historic city center of Leuven
17:30 Guided tour of the Leuven Stella Artois brewery
19:30 Reception and Walking dinner

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