Global People. Global Team. Global Company.

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 Drive
  Innovation

At GDI, the number of foreign staff almost equals the number of Japanese employees. Working constantly in this global environment is what makes us stand 100% behind our global services – We are GDI!

Global
Drive
Innovation

At GDI, the number of foreign staff almost equals the number of Japanese employees. Working constantly in this global environment is what makes us stand 100% behind our global services – We are GDI!

Our Mission

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Our Mission
“Global Success Through Innovation, Communication, and the empowerment of Global People.”
Our Vision
“To Inspire Global Confidence and Success Through Empowering Global People.”
Our Mission
“Global Success Through Innovation, Communication, and the empowerment of Global People.”
Our Vision
“To Inspire Global Confidence and Success Through Empowering Global People.”

Strength of GDI

Team GDI

In today’s Globalized World, specialized skills and Global Experience are required to be successful in any business.

GDI has focused on developing Global People for over ten years, mainly utilizing multilingual professionals’ Global Experience and skills.

With the diverse nature of our staff and the company’s Global Environment, GDI excels at providing our clients with the Global Services they need and opportunities for Global Talent to shine.

Everyone at GDI, throughout the company, are GPODs, and we are proud to provide Global People, of the highest quality, on Demand.

Core Values

Our 3C-Concept

“Communication” skills and “Confidence” are essential for success in the global market. While English is our tool to communicate, the skills required of global people in today’s world are being able to understand your opposite, other cultures, and having the ability to truly “Connect.”

Founded upon our 3C-Concept, we aid the growth and development of global people to act confidently and professionally at all times all over the world.

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Appreciation

Appreciation for our clients, teams, and opportunities

Communication, Connectivity, Confidence

Communication across teams, cultures, and borders

Empowerment

Empowerment of your team and self

Our 3C-Concept

“Communication” skills and “Confidence” are essential for success in the global market. While English is our tool to communicate, the skills required of global people in today’s world are being able to understand your opposite, other cultures, and having the ability to truly “Connect.”

Founded upon our 3C-Concept, we aid the growth and development of global people to act confidently and professionally at all times all over the world.

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Founder's Message

Founder's Message

"Essentially, we want to help more people become GPODs and we would like to help more companies reach their success with the use of our GPOD service. Together, let's move towards global success."

President / CEO
James Hedden

As Japan continues to face the reality of a decreasing population and workforce, shrinking local markets, and the need to expand and access global opportunity, companies are faced with the question of “How to be Global? How to support Global Thinking? And How to Succeed in the Global marketplace?” People are the answer. Global People. The need for global talent and staffing to assist in the development and expansion of emerging markets, both on a domestic and international level, are now vital to the longevity of all firms. Diversity in the workplace, core language, and communication skills combined with social and cultural awareness, critical thinking, and a flexible mind, and leadership all represent needed skill sets in today’s age. The continued development and growth of the above attributes, skills, and mindset for our people, our clients, and partners is paramount for success.
As Japan continues to face the reality of a decreasing population and workforce, shrinking local markets, and the need to expand and access global opportunity, companies are faced with the question of “How to be Global? How to support Global Thinking? And How to Succeed in the Global marketplace?” People are the answer. Global People. The need for global talent and staffing to assist in the development and expansion of emerging markets, both on a domestic and international level, are now vital to the longevity of all firms. Diversity in the workplace, core language, and communication skills combined with social and cultural awareness, critical thinking, and a flexible mind, and leadership all represent needed skill sets in today’s age. The continued development and growth of the above attributes, skills, and mindset for our people, our clients, and partners is paramount for success.

Global Talent for Today and the Future!

R. James Hedden
President / CEO
GDI Communications Inc.
R. James Hedden
President / CEO
GDI Communications Inc.

GDI Company History

GDI Company History

March 2005
GDI Systems Co., Ltd. Incorporation
Global Import and Export Operations
Corporate Communications Consulting
October 2011
Corporate Registration to GDI Communications Inc.
Expansion of Corporate Language Training
Expansion of Business Skill Training
April 2012
Divisional Expansion – Global Study to Canada
Short and Long Term Global Study Support
Consulting for Students and Corporations
March 2013
Divisional Expansion – Global IT/ICT Staffing Solutions
Opening of Tokyo Office
Expansion to 144 Employees (3 Divisions)
April 2015
Company Expansion – Gabby Communication International
Sister Company Office in Vancouver, Canada
Online English Language Training
July 2017
Divisional Expansion – Global People On Demand Service
Global Business Development Staffing Solutions
Privacy Mark Acquisition
December 2018
Divisional Expansion – Global IT/ICT Staffing Solutions Nagoya
Strategic Corporate Split – GDI Tokyo/GDI Nagoya
Online English Language Training
July 2019
Official Dispatch License Received
GPOD Operations Commencement
Talent Sourcing, Staffing, and Dispatched Consulting
March 2005
GDI Systems Co., Ltd. Incorporation
  • Global Import and Export Operations
  • Corporate Communications Consulting
  • October 2011
    Corporate Registration to GDI Communications Inc.
  • Expansion of Corporate Language Training
  • Expansion of Business Skill Training
  • April 2012
    Divisional Expansion – Global Study to Canada
  • Short and Long Term Global Study Support
  • Consulting for Students and Corporations
  • March 2013
    Divisional Expansion – Global IT/ICT Staffing Solutions
  • Opening of Tokyo Office
  • Expansion to 144 Employees (3 Divisions)
  • April 2015
    Company Expansion – Gabby Communication International
  • Sister Company Office in Vancouver, Canada
  • Online English Language Training
  • July 2017
    Divisional Expansion – Global People On Demand Service
  • Global Business Development Staffing Solutions
  • Privacy Mark Acquisition
  • December 2018
    Divisional Expansion – Global IT/ICT Staffing Solutions Nagoya
  • Strategic Corporate Split – GDI Tokyo/GDI Nagoya
  • Online English Language Training
  • July 2019
    Official Dispatch License Received
  • GPOD Operations Commencement
  • Talent Sourcing, Staffing, and Dispatched Consulting
  • Volunteer & CSR Activities

    With our global orientation and our broad network of contacts, we aim to take action locally. Through carrying out various volunteer activities, we hope to bring a smile onto many people’s faces.

    Main Activities

    Santa and Friends Nagoya (SFN)
    Together with more than 100 volunteers from various nations and cultural backgrounds, we hold a yearly Christmas event for over 250 children from different Nagoya orphanages. Outside the Christmas season, we also conduct English classes and further activities to put a smile on the children’s and everyone’s faces.
    SFN①
    Tokai Japan Canada Association (TJCS)
    TJCS is a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen the exchange of Japanese and Canadians in the Tokai region. This exchange offers opportunities for cultural exchange, social events, and also leads to valuable business connections.
    TJCS②
    The committe for the children of Information Technology
    by Information Service Industry Association (AiA)
    GDI actively supports the training of elementary and junior high school students in the Aichi area with concrete programming basics to enhance IT literacy and increase awareness and interest in the Information Technology profession.
    AiA②