Tokyo, March 11th 2025 – Staffbase, a global leader in employee communication platforms, is pleased to announce its official entry into the Japanese market. Having secured its first customer in Japan – a leading international manufacturer – Staffbase is ready to support more organizations in strengthening employee engagement, a key driver of business success and an essential solution for today’s workplace challenges.
Dr. Martin Böhringer, Co-Founder and CEO of Staffbase, says: “I founded Staffbase in Germany 10 years ago. Japan and Germany share many similarities in their approach to business – both nations value precision, quality, and a strong work ethic. Leveraging our roots in Germany, we bring extensive experience from a market that mirrors many of the organizational and cultural dynamics found in Japan. We are convinced that we can add massive value to the Japanese business world by sharing our experiences and learnings from the German market. We look forward to learning, adapting, and building meaningful partnerships for long-term success.”
Founded in Germany 10 years ago, Staffbase is active in over 25 countries, including Europe, the Americas, and the APJ region. With over 2,000 customers globally, Staffbase has established itself as a trusted partner in employee communication. Amongst these companies are North America-based manufacturing giants which are not only globally successful but also present in Japan. Now, the time is right to take the next step into the Japanese market itself, empowering organizations with innovative intranet, employee app, and email solutions that enhance internal communication and employee engagement.
Backed by leading global investors, Staffbase is one of the fastest-growing tech companies with over $100m in revenues and was named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Intranet Packaged Solutions two consecutive years. Reaching approximately 15 million users worldwide, including 20,000 in Japan, Staffbase continues to empower organizations with innovative intranet, employee app and email solutions that enhance internal communication and employee engagement.
Addressing key challenges in Japanese organizations
Japan is renowned for its strong corporate culture, teamwork, and dedication to quality. As workplace dynamics evolve, companies are navigating new challenges, including an aging workforce, increasing diversity, and the need to maintain employee engagement in a rapidly changing environment. Additionally, a cautious approach to decision-making ensures stability but can sometimes impact agility and innovation.
Staffbase is uniquely positioned to support Japanese organizations in adapting to these evolving workforce needs, enhancing communication efficiency, and fostering a more engaged, connected workforce while respecting and building on Japan’s rich corporate traditions.
About Staffbase
Staffbase is the fastest-growing employee communications cloud, equipping many of the world’s leading companies with solutions to inspire every employee with motivating communication. With 2000 customers, Staffbase helps organizations such as Adidas, Aldi, Coca Cola, DHL, Samsung, Toyota Finance Australia, and Volvo to inspire their people to achieve great things together. Staffbase connects companies with their employees through a branded employee app, intranet, email, and Microsoft 365 integrations, all of which can be managed through a single platform. Staffbase was named a leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Intranet Packaged Solutions. Staffbase has also received the 2024 Choice Award for Intranet and Employee Experience Platforms from ClearBox. Staffbase is headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany.