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19/12/2025

The smallest details in the design of HR assessment tools can render a data pool useless—leading to unfair evaluations and wrong hiring choices.

In Part Two of our series, we provide guidance for HR teams to spot design flaws that might result in measurement errors along with a checklist to confirm their assessment tool is fair and bias-free.

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The smallest details in an assessment's design—the response options and the wording of the questions—have the largest impact on data quality.

15/12/2025

The annual G1 Global Conference held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, is an opportunity for global business and thought leaders to discuss and develop their concepts for the future.

This year’s conference, “Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World,” looked at Japan’s unique position to emerge as a stabilizer and role model in this volatile age.

Full plenary sessions and panel talks are available to watch on our GLOBIS Insights YouTube channel.

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Today, we address a world defined by geopolitical friction and economic uncertainty. As a response to recent developments in AI and shifting global power dyn...

12/12/2025

Are you ready for the future… in the past?

Welcome to the first episode of AI Superhighway, where we teach you how to conquer Excel sheets with a little help from ChatGPT.

Stay tuned for more timely and relevant content on our GLOBIS Unlimited YouTube channel:

Strap in, cyber-surfers! 🏄‍♂️💾 Welcome to AI Superhighway, the only show that teaches you how to conquer the Artificial Intelligence landscape with the st...

08/12/2025

Have you considered applying for Japanese citizenship?

Part-time and Online student Gabriel shares his journey of living and working in Japan, and now applying to be naturalized.

His advice to people looking to move to Japan: Find your people—those with similar values and stories as yours—because this journey is a lot more difficult on your own.

Watch his full interview in our latest GLOBIS Stories Podcast episode:

GLOBIS Insights Content Producer Tanner Schroeder and GLOBIS English MBA student Gabriel De La Cruz how the GLOBIS MBA helped Gabriel transition into a more ...

05/12/2025

We've all been there: In a meeting that could have been an email.

The experience gets even worse when said meeting contains less actual content than the signature of an email.

In our latest video, we decode polite but meaningless office conversation with a little help from two Buzzword Translators.

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01/12/2025

Japan is known for its rich and traditional culture, and its hospitality. But what does hospitality look like in modern Japan?

GLOBIS Partner Faculty Cristian Vlad and Kato Pleasure Group (KPG) Founder and Representative Director Tomoyasu Kato discuss leadership, culture, and modern hospitality practices in Japan.

Read their discussion in our GLOBIS Insights article:

Kato Pleasure Group owns Fufu Resorts, Tsuru Tontan restaurants, along with numerous other entertainment facilities, river cruise boats, high-end restaurants, and hotels. The discussion offers insights into service management practices typical of Japan, as well as recommendations for those who aspir...

28/11/2025

Do you know the correct way to behave in Japanese trains? There are some unwritten rules you should be aware of.

Follow Dave as he discovers the train etiquette in Japan—of course with the help of Office Sensei.

Watch all remastered episodes of Office Sensei Season 1 on our Unlimited YouTube channel now:
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25/11/2025

From learning English as a backpacker in Europe to studying an English MBA back in Japan—Yasu continuously strived to improve himself.

With a continuous growth mindset, he pivoted his career from being a shoe salesman to becoming a CEO.

Learn more about his inspiring story in our latest GLOBIS Storied Podcast:

GLOBIS Insights Content Producer Tanner Schroeder and GLOBIS English MBA alumni and CEO Yasuyuki Umino discuss how the GLOBIS MBA helped shaped Yasu's unique...

21/11/2025

You might say Niroshan has done it all: he moved to Japan, studied here, built a career and even climbed Mount Fuji.

Learn from his experience what it takes to make it the Japanese business world as a foreigner in our GLOBIS Stories Podcast:

GLOBIS alumni Niroshan John shares his journey working in Japan as a foreigner and explains how the GLOBIS curriculum gave him a new perspective on business....

17/11/2025

Is your HR assessment tool harming your employees?

Low-quality assessment tools can risk flawed hiring decisions, wasted resources, and employee well-being, especially when used in high-stake areas like hiring and performance reviews. This first article in our series breaks down the critical concepts—validity, reliability, and error—and the ethical standards your HR team must demand from an employee assessment tool.

Read more to ensure your assessments are high-quality, actionable, and ethical:
https://glob.is/3LF6aWZ

Don't risk flawed HR decisions. Learn the essential psychometric concepts—validity, reliability, and error—used to judge high-quality employee analytics tools. Demand rigorous ethical and reporting standards to ensure your assessments are actionable, accurate, and trustworthy.

14/11/2025

Geopolitical friction, US-China decoupling, and new AI developments are reshaping the world. Can Japan become a global stabilizer in such a chaotic environment? 🤔 Our panel explores the path to a potential "Pax Japonica." Watch now!

Today, we address a world defined by geopolitical friction and economic uncertainty. As a response to recent developments in AI and shifting global power dyn...

10/11/2025

How does the G-CHALLENGE help entrepreneurs? CEO and GLOBIS alum Toshi Iwata shares his story of mentorship, team building, and competing for ¥10M in funding. Watch the video: