Customer harassment leaves employees in Japan feeling depressed
Verbal abuse was the most common type of customer harassment, followed by scolding, repeated complaints, and intimidation.
Organisations in Japan plan to hire more new graduates
There will be more opportunities to hire new graduates next spring as Japan gradually recovers from the pandemic.
Increase in remote work drives businesses to move out of Tokyo
In addition to achieving increased productivity, relocation also ensures business continuity in the event of a major disaster occurring in the city centre.
Tight jobs market in Japan keeps upward pressure on wages
The government is also continuing to introduce measures to encourage employers to increase wages for their employees.
Uber Eats delivery staff in Tokyo granted worker status
Uber Eats is challenging the decision, maintaining that delivery staff are not part of the labour force but are customers using the platform’s service.
Remote employees in Japan less likely to be depressed
In the government’s 2022 whitepaper, it was concluded that remote employees had more sleep hours, which reduces depression and anxiety.
Men in Japan urged to lead change for workplace gender equality
A project has been launched in Japan to encourage men to take the lead in eliminating gender disparities in workplaces.
More employees in Japan engage in moonlighting
One in three employees in Japan currently have a side job or have had one in the past, as employers are encouraged to support this practice.
Labour shortage impacts more than half of companies in Japan
The ageing population, coupled with the recovery of the economy, has caused more than half of 11,000 firms in Japan to experience a labour crunch.
Japan seeks more diversity in employment opportunities
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) is looking to end the negative image of mid-career hires by rephrasing commonly used employment terms.
Companies in Japan offer extra pay to help workers deal with inflation
Some companies are providing “inflation allowances” to help employees cope with rising consumer prices as labour officials call for more permanent support.
Japan’s top business lobby urges firms to raise wages
It identified young employees, workers with children, and non-permanent employees as those who are most vulnerable to inflation.
Japan’s job availability improves for ninth straight month in September
This comes as employers looked to hire in preparation for a rebound in inbound tourism as the pandemic-related daily arrival cap is removed.
Employees in Japan can receive wages through e-wallets from April 2023
Such digital wallets will have a maximum balance of 1 million yen, and employees can use the funds to make purchases or remittances directly.
Remote work increases happiness levels among employees in Japan
Remote employees are able to spend more time with their families, sleep better, and experience less stress from commuting to the office.
Hybrid work arrangement still prevalent among office workers
Commuting patterns have not returned to pre-COVID levels as organisations continue to offer hybrid work.
Remote workers in Japan get more sleep
Working remotely allows employees to sleep better and feel satisfied if they balance telework and office work appropriately.
Prefecture in Japan offers more leave to grandparents
As part of efforts to help child-rearing parents, the prefecture of Miyagi plans to grant government workers leave to take care of their grandchildren.
Japan provides more subsidies for wage-rising firms
PM Fumio Kishida is asking employers to increase pay to keep up with inflation during wage negotiations next spring.
Non-regular employment grows 2.4% year-on-year in Japan
As of August, 67.51 million people were employed in Japan, of which almost a third are those not in formal employment.
Japan women’s average wage hits record high
Despite this, the gender wage gap between men and women remains significant, with last year’s average wage for women being about 45% lower than men’s.
Fujitsu Japan enhances work experience with pet office
The office space, opened on trial till the end of the year, has workstations for three employees and space for up to six dogs at any one time.
More firms in Japan rethink employee transfer policies
The prevalence of remote work is making companies in Japan revamp or revise their employee transfer systems.
More Japanese continue to work after the age of 65
Japan has the largest proportion of residents aged 65 and up in its population, with 25.1% continuing to work.
Japan plans to review law to protect freelancers
A bill that aims to provide more protection to freelance workers will be submitted to Japan’s parliament this autumn.
Firms in Japan consider cashless payment of salaries
By the next fiscal year, companies may be allowed to digitally pay their employees’ wages to their cashless accounts.
Japan’s job mobility falls below OECD average
Due to low unemployment and a stable job market, 2.9 million employees switched jobs in 2021, 630,000 fewer than in 2019.
Job hopping declines in Japan despite stagnant wages
Since 2021, the number of workers switching jobs dropped 310,000 to 2.9 million, marking a fall for the second consecutive year.
Workers in Japan continue to choose part-time employment
Most part-time workers are satisfied with their jobs, with flexible working hours cited as the main reason for wanting a part-time job.
More than 10,000 businesses in Japan breached overtime laws
Japan’s labour ministry says it confirmed cases of illegal overtime work at more than 10,000 business places across Japan in fiscal 2021.