National May 7, 2022
In an effort to attract talent, some firms are scrapping employee transfers and allowing workers to live anywhere in the country.
Business | FOCUS May 3, 2022
Japanese firms turn to four-day week to improve work-life balance
by Ayano Shimizu
Companies open to the arrangement are hoping staff will acquire new skills or develop a network of contacts through additional education or a second job.
National Mar 24, 2022
Keen to attract young talent, Japan's civil service faces work-life balance hurdle
Staff asked about how to attract competent workers into Japan's bureaucracy have suggested a "reduction of overtime and late-night work."
National Feb 27, 2022
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry is set to soon conduct a survey on extra work hours for hospital doctors, ahead of the April 2024 introduction of overtime regulations.
Business / Corporate | FOCUS Feb 18, 2022
Big Japanese electronics firms embrace skill-based personnel system over seniority model
The skill-based system contrasts with the Japanese corporate world's conventional employment style by assigning individuals to specific roles requiring specialized abilities.
Business / Corporate Jan 12, 2022
Yahoo tells Japan employees they can work anywhere and commute by plane when necessary
by Lily Nonomiya
According to President Kentaro Kawabe, 90% of the company’s employees are now working remotely, and their performance has held steady or improved at home.
Business Jan 10, 2022
Japan’s Panasonic joins global trend toward four-day week
by Ayai Tomisawa
By introducing an optional four-day work week, Panasonic is trying to "strike an ideal balance between the work style and life style for our diverse human capital.”
National Dec 29, 2021
Japanese firms shifting away from New Year's cards due to environmental concerns
Companies are increasingly changing the way they use paper as they became more environmentally conscious.
Business / Corporate Nov 25, 2021
JR East launches shinkansen 'office cars' amid telework demand
The railway hopes to stimulate demand for business trips and "workations," which combine travel with working online.
National Oct 15, 2021
Digital Agency aims to be role model for administrative reform
The agency will seek to serve as a role model for the government's administrative reform efforts, digital transformation minister Karen Makishima said in a recent interview.
Business Oct 9, 2021
Report touts benefits of secondary jobs for Japanese workers and firms
The report compiled by Keidanren focused on the way increasing flexibility in allowing people to take on additional jobs can address labor shortages.
Business / Corporate Sep 29, 2021
Telecom giant NTT to standardize remote work and end job relocations for all staff
In a drastic shake-up to adapt to a post-pandemic society, the group also plans to begin decentralizing its management departments from the capital to core cities in regional areas.