Randstad Japan Releases Japanese Abridged Version of Global Inclusion & Belonging Report 2025

Randstad K.K., a provider of comprehensive HR services, has released a Japanese abridged version of its Global Inclusion & Belonging Report 2025, summarizing the latest achievements and country-level examples of the company’s inclusion and belonging (I&B) initiatives. Randstad aims to become “the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company” and is working to promote fair working conditions and diversity both inside and outside the organization. The 2025 report highlights concrete social impact, including reskilling 445,100 people, supporting employment for 211,400 people without formal degrees, helping 11,600 people with disabilities find work, and assisting 50,000 refugees. Membership in internal Business Resource Groups (BRGs) increased by 15%, while client engagement improved by 50%. In Japan, Randstad launched its ED&I Ambassador Program in August 2025, assigning ambassadors to 93 branches nationwide to collect frontline feedback and promote internal events, embedding inclusion at the grassroots level. The company also received the “Gold” certification for the fifth consecutive year and the “Rainbow” certification for the third consecutive year in the PRIDE Index 2025, which evaluates LGBTQI+ workplace initiatives. Randstad Japan also established a new gender transition process to create an environment where employees can proceed with confidence and security. The company is also supporting women’s health. During Pink Ribbon Month, it hosted a webinar with obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Kanako Inaba on women’s bodies and cancer risks across life stages, contributing to employee well-being. Externally, Randstad Japan has promoted public awareness through activities such as participating in a panel discussion at Tokyo Pride 2025 and offering experiential sessions on diversity and well-being at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Globally, Randstad’s inclusion and belonging strategy centers on advancing fairness and equity through engagement with employees, talent, clients, partners, and communities. In 2025, the company shifted from building foundations to taking action. The report features numerous locally tailored initiatives, including disability employment support in Argentina, Indigenous community support in Australia, experiential labs in Belgium for visual, auditory, and physical disabilities, and women’s leadership advancement in Germany, where Randstad ranked in the top 10 of the FKi index. Randstad N.V. CEO Sander van ’t Noordende said that in a global labor market facing rapid digitalization and structural talent shortages, removing barriers to employment is a business imperative. In a world that needs everyone’s contributions and skills, equity is essential to long-term corporate performance and social progress. Randstad will continue building an inclusive culture where everyone can realize their full potential, driving sustainable growth for employees, clients, and the business.