Reader’s Question:
I’m curious whether the voices of the employees have been reflected in the recent personnel changes at Fuji Media HD. It seems that candidates for the board, including Yoshitaka Kitao, have been excluded, while Takashi Sawada has been newly nominated. Some employees appear to have a rather skeptical view, suggesting that “the Hieda regime is just replacing the Kitao
regime.” There are also concerns that outside intervention might lead to confusion on the ground. What do you all think about this personnel decision? Do you consider it a self-serving judgment from Fuji’s side, or do you believe it to be a reasonable decision that takes into account the realities of the employees and the workplace? I would also like to hear your opinions on the future reforms at Fuji.
Reflecting on Fuji Media HD’s Personnel Changes
Recently, the personnel changes at Fuji Media HD have become a topic of discussion. Particularly, the exclusion of Yoshitaka Kitao from the board candidates and the nomination of Takashi Sawada have garnered attention. In response, there are employees who express a skeptical view, stating that “the Hieda regime is just replacing the Kitao regime.” Honestly, I can understand this sentiment.
Shadows of Self-Preservation
Firstly, self-preserving judgments are common everywhere, and it may be that such tendencies are subtly present in Fuji’s personnel decisions as well. The loyalty of executives differs significantly between decisions made under the influence of Dalton and those made independently. I remember witnessing, while working part-time at a judicial scrivener’s office, how much the opinions of executives can impact the workplace. I recall an episode where the insistence of an executive on their opinion led to confusion on the ground. It was a moment when I truly felt the extent to which executive intentions could influence the workplace.
Reasons for the Slow Progress of Reforms
Reforms at Fuji are likely to progress slowly. This is not only due to issues with the executives but also because of the mindset and actions of the employees. Most employees continue to work in the same manner as before. Even if executives change, if employees do not, substantial reform will be difficult. During my studies in psychology at university, I learned that change takes time. Particularly, altering human thought and behavior is not easy. Therefore, pinning hopes solely on the change of executives may be risky.
I Want to Hear Everyone’s Voices
What do you think about this personnel decision? Does it seem like a self-serving judgment from Fuji, or do you believe it to be a reasonable decision that considers the realities of the employees and the workplace? I would love to hear your thoughts on the future reforms at Fuji as well. If you could share your experiences or thoughts in the comments, it would be greatly appreciated. I hope we can exchange opinions and find hints for moving in a better direction together.
