Japan’s job availability hits six-year low
The latest job data paints a bleak outlook for Japan as it continues to struggle to recover from the economic impact caused by the pandemic.
Japan to extend special measure for job subsidy plan
Under the special measure, companies will be given 100% subsidy for employees who are on paid leave for the next three months.
Digital transformation lies at the heart of Fujitsu’s WFH strategy
Fujitsu’s Manabu Morikawa tells HRM Asia why the time is right for the company to embrace WFH as the company introduces its “Work Life Shift” policy.
Japan wants workers to stay at home whenever possible
Japan’s economy minister also called on business leaders to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
COVID-19 depresses real wages in Japan
Household spending continues to decline as a constricted Japanese labour market sees real wages dropping at its fastest rate in five years.
Fujitsu offers 3 core principles for remote working
Under a new ‘Work Life Shift’ programme, the company’s Japanese workforce of 80,000 will work remotely whenever possible.
Japan Airlines employees to get $1,400 work-from-home allowance
The airline is hoping that the allowance will help boost the morale of its employees, having already halved their summer bonuses.
Tokyo to lift all business restrictions on June 19
Businesses that are considered high risk such as live music venues and theme parks will also be allowed to reopen.
Japan’s unemployment rate could be higher than reported
Japan reported an unemployment rate of 2.6% in April, which is a figure of envy given the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japanese employee fired for being out of frame in video call
Besides being told his chin was out of frame and his knee was seen on screen, he was also wearing a cardigan during one of the video calls.
Qualtrics names Brigid Archibald as new managing director, APJ
Archibald replaces Bill McMurray, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Revenue Officer, and will be based in the US.
Addressing mental health from a global and local perspective
A new guide from Business Group on Health aims to help develop and implement mental health programmes for employees and their families.
Hyland leverages Amazon Web Services to offer cloud solutions in Japan
By working with Amazon Web Services, Hyland offers an in-region option to support its growing cloud business and strategic operations in Japan.
Cost of living continues to soar in Asia
The Economist Intelligence Unit has identified Singapore, Hong Kong and Osaka as the most expensive cities in the world to live in.
Employers in Asia expecting modest salary increase
Amidst the economic slowdown and uncertainties, employers in Asia are planning modest salary increases for their employees.
India, Indonesia and China employees most optimistic about their careers
Employees from the three Asia Pacific nations are the most optimistic in the world according to the LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2020.
Asia has highest level of Employee Engagement
Asia has the highest level of employee engagement globally as three of its countries took up top three spots in the Employee Engagement Score.
Lawyer: Japan should ban confiscation of foreign workers’ passports
A Filipino worker’s lawsuit against her former employer in Japan has put the spotlight on whether employers should be retaining foreign employees’ passports.
Asia lags behind in Global Talent Competitiveness
Singapore is the sole Asian nation in the top 10 of the 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) launched by INSEAD.
More Japan government officials moonlighting
Japanese officials have long been strictly forbidden from taking on second jobs. But not anymore, as the government looks to relieve labour shortages.
Toyota to build city of the future
The Japanese carmaker is now creating its own smart city for testing Artificial Intelligence, robots and self-driving cars.
Japanese feel ‘intense stress’ from working with foreigners
Japanese managers are experiencing “intense stress” in working with foreign employees and are willing to quit their job because of that.
2019 Review: A year of ups and downs
Let’s take a look back on some of the biggest news in the region that have made 2019 one of the most defining years in the employment world.
Japan dominates most expensive cities for expats
Japan has been ranked one of the most expensive countries for expats after four of its cities took up top spots in the latest global charts.
Dressing down proving a smart move at Sumitomo Mitsui
Bankers at Japan’s second largest bank are now allowed to wear jeans, shorts and sneakers to compete with cool fintechs.
Women demand their right to wear glasses at work in Japan
Japanese women have taken to Twitter to voice outcry after reports that employers are imposing bans on spectacles in the workplace.
Expat sues Japanese broker over parental leave
Paternity leave is guaranteed under Japanese law, but few employees attempt to utilise it. One Canadian expat says that led to an uncomfortable workplace.
Microsoft Japan joins the 4-day week club
As part of a Work-Life Choice Challenge the tech giant saw an impressive 40% rise in sales along with a 23% fall in electricity usage.
Japanese father sues Asics over parental rights
Japan’s employment policies under spotlight after personnel worker was sent to work in warehouse after returning from paternal leave.
Asia’s corporate wellness market to more than double by 2024
China and Japan fuelling massive rise in wellness spending by companies as they do more for employees’ health.