{"id":1023,"date":"2025-05-02T17:02:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T08:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/?p=1023"},"modified":"2025-05-02T17:25:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T08:25:01","slug":"azalee-group-recognizes-international-staff-supporting-japans-care-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/azalee-group-recognizes-international-staff-supporting-japans-care-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Azalee Group Recognizes International Staff Supporting Japan\u2019s Care Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1024\" src=\"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2143.jpg\" alt=\"Foreign staff and Japanese staff and management posing for a photo in front of a screen showing a virtual attendees, surrounded by international flags\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2143.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2143-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2143-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Azalee Group recently held a staff appreciation event for its international employees working across group facilities, including those under Social Welfare Corporation K\u014djukai. With nearly 30 participants from 14 countries, the gathering acknowledged the vital contributions of foreign staff to Japan\u2019s aging care infrastructure.<\/p>\r\n<p>Foreign staff from multiple sites attended the event, alongside employees currently on childcare leave and incoming hires. Some brought family members, creating an inclusive setting reflective of Azalee\u2019s diverse workforce.<\/p>\r\n<p>CEO Dr Koji Kurusu opened the event by thanking the staff for their ongoing efforts in a sector facing significant labor shortages.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1025\" src=\"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2148.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Koji Kurusu delivering opening remarks with a microphone in front of a presentation screen, flanked by international flags\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2148.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2148-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azalee.or.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2148-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>A toast from Chairman Isono was followed by a casual buffet, a country flag quiz, and interactive presentations.<\/p>\r\n<p>The quiz highlighted that Azalee Group employs staff from 14 countries. Despite language and cultural differences, Japanese is the common working language, enabling effective communication across teams.<\/p>\r\n<p>Each represented country was introduced through short presentations. Staff from Myanmar, Vietnam, Mongolia, Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Korea shared basic information, personal interests, and greetings in their native languages. These segments offered insight into the group\u2019s varied backgrounds and experience.<\/p>\r\n<p>Although not all countries could be represented on the day, the event provided a platform to recognize the scale and integration of the international team across the organization.<\/p>\r\n<p>International staff play a critical role in supporting Azalee Group\u2019s operations and leadership across its care services. Their presence helps stabilize frontline functions and address persistent workforce shortages. They are also a joy to work with and learn from, bringing unique perspectives and experiences that enhance team collaboration. The group will continue to prioritize diversity as part of its operational strategy and long-term staffing approach.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4dpuG7FyIGs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<h2>Get in touch<\/h2>\r\n<p>We love to collaborate. 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