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2019: Establishment of Hitachi Academy
500 (as of April 2023): Number of employees
Hitachi Academy provides support to the HR department of Hitachi Group companies from talent development strategy and L&D planning to training programs and their continued evaluation
Situation
The Hitachi Group aims to become a global leader in social innovation business. To achieve this goal, Hitachi developed a diverse range of human capital and created an organization to facilitate innovation. In Japan, Hitachi adopted a “job-based human capital management” that visualizes work duties and human capital to assign the right people to the right positions according to the motivation and capabilities of each individual and has started providing LXP for upskilling and reskilling.
Solution & Benefits
The learning content provided on the LXP is carefully selected by Hitachi Academy’s expert team on topics such as business, technical subjects, and more. The LXP provides AI-based recommendations for employees depending on their learning objectives and goals.
goFLUENT’s Corporate Language Academy is available for language learning. goFLUENT provides over 10,000 eLearning contents including articles and videos from “The New York Times” and “Harvard Business Review” as well as access to global Conversation Classes with participants from all over the world.
Multilingual support and emphasis on global communication
Cultivates a culture of learning through job-relevant language training that is accessible anytime, anywhere
Promotes DE&I by offering equal learning opportunities for all employees
“goFLUENT was chosen among various language learning programs for its multilingual capabilities, communication emphasis, and global conversation classes with participants worldwide. Initially accessible to approximately 30,000 employees of Hitachi, Ltd. and some domestic group companies, its potential for global expansion greatly appealed to the Hitachi Group.”
Kazuyoshi Torii
Senior Officer,
Hitachi Academy, Ltd.
“goFLUENT offers global conversation classes, providing students with valuable opportunities to gain confidence and experience in expressing opinions in English within a global context. Additionally, the availability of offices in various countries ensures local support as the company expands globally. This made goFLUENT a compelling choice for our selection.”
Kazuyoshi Torii
Senior Officer,
Hitachi Academy, Ltd.
