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Electronics makers lead the way in killing off lifetime employment system

Business | YEN FOR LIVING Aug 7, 2012

Electronics makers lead the way in killing off lifetime employment system

by Philip Brasor and Masako Tsubuku

If you want guaranteed employment for life, don't get a job with a home electronics maker.

Beware of bureaucrats bearing student loans

Business | YEN FOR LIVING Feb 20, 2012

Beware of bureaucrats bearing student loans

by Philip Brasor and Masako Tsubuku

The government is giving more and more loans to students who can't afford them.

Ramen chain widens definition of 'new graduates'

Business | YEN FOR LIVING Oct 20, 2010

Ramen chain widens definition of 'new graduates'

by Philip Brasor and Masako Tsubuku

A ramen chain causes a stir by dropping the tradition of hiring from only this year's pool of graduates.

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