Japan's workplace culture is making headlines again as a Tokyo-based company revives old-school corporate traditions. Employees begin each day with motivational chants, energetic speeches, and strict discipline an approach that many young Gen Z workers say helps them grow professionally. While supporters argue that tougher workplaces improve accountability, resilience, and productivity, critics warn the trend could revive unhealthy work practices Japan has spent years trying to leave behind.

Japan revives old-school corporate culture | gen z says strict bosses help them succeed

Reports say the CEO took this step because the elderly man had to wait a long time to get the file processed. Lokesh M’s action followed the negligence shown by the employees towards the elderly visitor and the lack of promptness in assisting people who visit the office for help.



Leadership in action: Noida's CEO makes staff stand for 30 minutes over neglecting elderly visitor

Noida authority’s CEO, Lokesh M, took a firm approach to address the negligence of his staff towards visitors at the office. A video that is now going viral shows 16 employees standing at their desks for 30 minutes as punishment for ignoring an elderly man who had been waiting for a long time.

At the AFI Fest premiere, Angelina Jolie talked about her new film Maria where she plays the famous opera singer Maria Callas. While discussing the role, Jolie spoke about how she understands feeling lonely when someone is very focused on their work and gives it their all.

It is ‘too personal’: Angelina Jolie opens up on loneliness, work ethic 

In a world where hustle and bustle rule, finding serenity amidst the chaos seems like a distant dream. The incessant demands of work combined with personal obligations can quickly throw our mental well-being into a tailspin.

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Japan revives old-school corporate culture | gen z says strict bosses help them succeed

Leadership in action: Noida's CEO makes staff stand for 30 minutes over neglecting elderly visitor

Leadership in action: Noida's CEO makes staff stand for 30 minutes over neglecting elderly visitor

It is ‘too personal’: Angelina Jolie opens up on loneliness, work ethic

Healthy work-life boundaries: Tips to separate your work and personal life