Experts divided as Japan government backs four-day workweek
It's unclear if the initiative will be widely accepted, with both the labor and management side voicing concerns about potential unwanted outcomes.
Suga's first growth strategy met with calls to tackle Japan's chronic labor issues
Although much of the spotlight tends to gravitate toward hot economic issues, economists say that it is critical — and timely — for Japan to work on its more deeply rooted problems.
Remote work drives Japanese to suburbs, boosting Resona Holdings
The mortgage lender is enjoying a surge in demand for credit from homebuyers seeking larger properties in the suburbs, where the bank has a strong presence.
For some of Japan's lonely workers, COVID-19 brings a homecoming
Workers assigned to far-flung locations are seeing their employers bringing them back to their homes and families.
Can a four-day workweek solve Japan’s labor market issues?
Polling shows a majority of workers have positive opinions on shorter workweeks, yet many have concerns over pay cuts.
Japan to promote relocations outside of Tokyo without changing jobs
The government has set aside ¥10 billion for a subsidy program for municipalities to use to help companies establish satellite offices in areas away from the capital, among other measures.
Right to disconnect gains ground as pandemic brings work home
Ireland introduced a legal right for employees to not respond to emails, telephone calls or other messages during nonwork hours from April 1.
Remote working in Japan limited mainly to office staff, survey finds
Employees working from places other than their regular offices, including homes, accounted for 19.2% of all workers in Japan this month, a survey by the Japan Productivity Center found.
The mythical three-day weekend: Is it too good to be true?
Working remotely was something Japan, Inc. was never supposed to be able to do. Now that we've done it, is a shorter work week in the cards?
Major firms in Japan to hire fewer graduates next year amid pandemic
A survey of 110 large companies found over a fifth plan to curb hiring next year, with sectors such as transport and tourism more significantly affected.
Side jobs offer career development for some but overwork hazards for others
While the government and Keidanren hope more flexible working will vitalize firms and improve job satisfaction, data shows most with side jobs are lower earners trying to survive.
JAL to let flight attendants choose fewer work hours with salary cuts
Hit hard by the pandemic, JAL has said its net loss for fiscal 2020 is expected to be ¥300 billion.
