Dentsu mulls selling headquarters building as employees work remotely
Dentsu has about 9,000 employees working at the headquarters building, but only 20% of them are currently commuting to the office as part of efforts to curb virus infections.
Men's clothing retailer Aoyama to cut floor space at 400 stores
Men's clothing retailer Aoyama Trading Co. will reduce floor space at about 400 stores, in the face of falling demand for business suits reflecting the spreading use of telework amid the coronavirus pandemic, it was learned Wednesday. Aoyama Trading is set to close about 160 ...
Constant frustration with bad tech affects how staffers handle their daily workloads, especially younger workers.
Can Japan raise its teleworking game under the second COVID-19 emergency?
A slew of smaller firms are still somewhat hesitant to promoting such working styles, saying they don’t have enough funds to buy new equipment or that it reduces work efficiency.
As pandemic drags on, Japanese getting comfortable with new work styles
The forced transition to a new way of working coincided with Japan's embryonic efforts to reshape work in a country known for its rigid corporate culture and excessive office hours.
Japan labor panel calls for further expansion of teleworking
In a report adopted at the day's meeting, the panel said that companies must not discriminate between regular and nonregular workers when deciding who should be allowed to telework.
Wait before shedding your entire work wardrobe amid the pandemic
Numerous posts on social media have questioned the need to wear a suit while working from home.
Investment in commercial real estate in Tokyo has surged this year, contrasting with declines in New York and Paris.
Online meeting moments of 2020: What could go wrong?
Unmistakable background sounds, visible sweatpants, sudden bowel movements … Japan's workers experienced it all.
Nomura to introduce permanent flexible work for Japan staff
The firm may introduce a minimum 40% of hours to be spent in the office each month, and departments would have discretion within that limit.
JR East plans to reward off-peak commuters with point program
It will be possible to use the points to pay for train travel as well as purchases at shops inside station buildings and JR East's online stores.
As Japan moves to revive its countryside, pandemic drives many out of cities
In September, 30,644 people moved out of Tokyo, up 12.5% year-on-year, while the number moving in fell 11.7% to 27,006, data showed.
