Frustrations Regarding Fuji TV’s Workplace Culture and Harassment Issues
I was honestly surprised to hear the recent news regarding Fuji TV’s internal survey. The data indicating that 18% of employees in the news department reported experiencing physical contact, and 28% acknowledged the presence of sexual conversations at work, raises significant concerns about the company’s culture. As someone who works part-time
at a judicial scrivener’s office, I believe such an environment would make it difficult to work effectively. In 2022, Fuji TV aired the drama “Elpis,” which depicted the realities of sexual and power harassment. It seems there were many overlapping aspects with the actual workplace culture, suggesting that what was presented was not just fiction but a reflection of real issues.
The Need for Young Voices
As mentioned by some users, unless younger employees raise their voices and expand the MeToo movement, the situation may not change. It is crucial for the upcoming generation to seriously consider their workplace environment and take action. As a psychology student, I want to remain sensitive to such issues. Moreover, I feel that as long as executives like Mr. Hieda remain in power, fundamental improvements may be challenging. One must question how seriously he and the executives, who are entrenched in an outdated mindset, will face these issues. It lacks credibility for a media organization to report on harassment prevention while being a breeding ground for such behavior themselves.
Our Perspective as Viewers
If Fuji TV allows this issue to be swept under the rug, they will likely lose trust in international markets. As viewers, we have a strong desire for clean reporting. I regularly check numerous news sources, and I believe that information from trusted media is essential. Recently, while chatting with a friend at a café, we touched on the topic of television networks. He remarked, “If those who report the news don’t reevaluate their own actions, they’ll lose credibility.” I found that perspective to be particularly important.
We Want to Hear Your Opinions
As long as this environment persists, true improvement seems unlikely. I wish to pay close attention to whether Fuji TV will genuinely change or if they will once again allow things to become ambiguous. What do you think? Please share your opinions on Fuji TV or your own workplace experiences in the comments. Even small voices can lead to significant changes.
