[Tokyo Pride 2026 Awareness Survey] Visualizing the True Feelings of Approx. 4,340 People at Yoyogi Park: Despite Positive Trends, About 40% Feel 'Uncomfortable' at Work

Randstad K.K. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Junnosuke Michigami, Chairman & CEO; Satoshi Sarutani, President & COO), a comprehensive HR service provider, exhibited a booth for the fifth consecutive year at 'Tokyo Pride 2026', held in Yoyogi Park on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026. At the booth, the company distributed rainbow merchandise to visitors and conducted a sticker-voting survey asking about their 'perception of society' and 'comfort level in the workplace', bringing to light the diverse individual feelings and authentic voices of the participants. Event Execution: 5,000 Neck Straps & Phone Tabs Distributed by Early Afternoon on Both Days At this year's Randstad booth, original design rainbow neck straps and phone tabs were distributed free of charge to visitors. The items were very well received, with all 5,000 prepared pieces distributed by early afternoon on both days, marking a huge success. Employee volunteers, including members of the LGBTQI+*¹ ally ERG (Employee Resource Group), welcomed visitors and enlivened the event together. While Feeling Positive Changes, About 40% Answered 'I Cannot Be Myself at Work' At the booth, a sticker-voting survey was conducted using the following two axes, receiving responses from a total of approximately 4,340 people. Y-axis (Perception of Society): 'Is Japan moving towards a society where everyone can work with equal rights?' X-axis (Personal Comfort): 'In your current workplace (daily life), can you be your true self without being conscious of your personal attributes (gender, gender identity/sexual orientation, age, etc.)?' Challenges for an Inclusive Workplace Environment Seen from the Survey Results at the Venue - Society is moving towards equality, and I can be my true self (yes/yes): Approx. 1,620 people (37.3%) - Society is not moving towards equality, but I can be my true self (no/yes): Approx. 1,020 people (23.5%) - Society is moving towards equality, but I cannot be my true self (yes/no): Approx. 930 people (21.4%) - Society is not moving towards equality, and I cannot be my true self (no/no): Approx. 770 people (17.7%) The 'Authentic Voices on Psychological Safety in Society and the Workplace' Revealed by the Dispersion of Stickers The area that gathered the most stickers was 'Feeling social progress, and personal comfort in the workplace is also good (yes/yes)'. However, the spread into other quadrants is noteworthy. About 40% (39.1%) of the total (4,340 people) feel that 'I cannot be my true self in my current workplace (daily life)', and even among those who gave a positive response that 'Japan is moving towards an equal society' (approx. 2,640 people), 36.4% answered that 'I cannot be my true self at work'. Changing laws and systems is not easy. However, there must be things we can do to create an inclusive environment in the workplace. Randstad believes that creating an inclusive workplace not only attracts diverse talent but also empowers them, leading to employee retention and success, which in turn becomes the power to change society as a whole. Special Interview Articles Released Throughout Pride Month Even after the event, Randstad will continue to send out messages throughout Pride Month in June regarding the creation of environments where everyone can work authentically. On Randstad's content site 'Career HUB', a special interview article 'In the Workplace After the Rainbow Fades. -- Between Ideals, Society, and Us' has been published. Through the authentic voices of four LGBTQI+ individuals and allies from inside and outside the company (Bourbonnu, Ayumi Kojima, Yasumasa Yano, Jos Schut), it summarizes the essence of hints for creating a workplace that respects diversity. Please take a look. Special Interview Article 'In the Workplace After the Rainbow Fades.' https://www.randstad.co.jp/careerhub/diversity/20260605.html An SNS campaign to win an Amazon gift card is also ongoing until Friday, June 14.