Podcast Ep. 8: Workplace Socialization

In the final episode of season two of Waseda University's English podcast "Rigorous Research, Real Impact", PhD student host Peter speaks with Professor Yuhee Jung of the Faculty of Social Sciences to explore how new employees transition from organizational “outsiders” to trusted “insiders.” Drawing on her research in organizational behavior and human resource management, Professor Jung explains how institutionalized socialization practices—such as structured training, mentoring, and continuous support—help build trust, commitment, and long-term success for newcomers. The conversation weaves together theory, real-world implications for Japanese companies navigating changing employment norms, and Professor Jung’s own international career journey, and offers an insider’s perspective of the Transnational and Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Innovation (TAISI) program, one of six English-based undergraduate degree progams at Waseda.

“Rigorous Research, Real Impact” is available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube. It's a great choice for international listeners considering attending university in Japan, current students contemplating challenging themselves in graduate school, and researchers interested in Japan and potentially working for a university that stresses the importance of interdisciplinary approaches