欧州本社がインフレ率だけで日本の昇給率を決めると、市場の昇給水準とかけ離れ、実質賃金低下や人材流出を招きます。本記事では、日本では昇給率がインフレを上回る理由と、外資系企業に必要な Think Global, Act Local の重要性を解説します。

European headquarters often set Japan’s salary‑increase rate based solely on inflation, but this approach ignores Japan’s unique labor‑market reality. Japan’s salary‑increase budget frequently exceeds inflation, and inflation‑based raises lead to real wage declines, lower motivation, and reduced competitiveness. True global management requires a Think Global, Act Local approach grounded in Japan‑specific data.