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This news service contains Japan-related HR news that matter in a nutshell. Guaranteed less than 50 words linked back to its original news source. Great for busy HR pros like you!

  • Toshiba to halve global TV workers

    30 Sep 2013 14:21 | JHRS (Administrator)

    Toshiba Corp.will halve the number of workers in its television operations outside Japan to 3,000 as it outsources more production. As much as 70 percent of the company’s TV output will come from other manufacturers by business 2014, Toshiba said in a statement Monday.

    Source: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/

  • Young people starting to warm up to finding employment with NPOs

    30 Sep 2013 14:19 | JHRS (Administrator)
    An increasing number of young Japanese are seeking jobs with nonprofit organizations because they want to get involved in addressing social problems. While working for NPOs doesn’t always provide stable employment, they can be a rewarding place for young people eager to change society, NPO workers say.

    Source: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/

  • Cafes, hotels offer conducive environment for ‘nomad workers’

    27 Sep 2013 14:24 | JHRS (Administrator)

    One of the fastest-growing segments in the corporate world now are those that actually don’t have offices or the so-called “nomad workers”. These are people who can work anytime and anywhere with their laptops and mobile devices. Cafes and hotels around Japan are trying to accommodate and adjust to this market by providing facilities that are conducive for their lifestyle.

    Source: http://japandailypress.com/

  • 80% of clerical jobs go to women in Osaka govts

    22 Sep 2013 11:28 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The success rate of women has soared after eliminating tests on general knowledge and switching to screening methods based on applications and essays. The results show that women are better than men at promoting themselves. But, officials of both the prefectural and municipal governments said: “Ideally there should be an equal ratio of men and women in the workplace and such a large imbalance was unexpected. We will study the test changes to clarify if the test was biased toward women.”

    Source: http://the-japan-news.com/

  • Ex-employee sues manga publisher for wrongful termination

    13 Sep 2013 11:47 | JHRS (Administrator)

    A 28-year-old woman who was fired for allegedly pocketing prizes that were meant for readers is suing her former employer, Tokyo-based Akita Publishing Co., for 3.3 million yen (approx. $33,200) in compensation. The woman claims she was fired because she dared to point out that the manga company was lying about the prizes they were giving away.

    Source: http://japandailypress.com/

  • Have online recommendations killed the need for references?

    11 Sep 2013 12:40 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Referees are still very relevant in today’s jobs market despite the explosion of social media and online recommendations. According to Jonathan Sampson, Regional Director of Hays in Japan, online recommendations are great for showing the skills you are best known for but they are not a substitute for the role references play.

    Source: http://www.japantoday.com/

  • Pay, job security influence moves between Japanese and foreign companies

    09 Sep 2013 12:30 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Remuneration is central when professionals in Japan move to a foreign firm, while workers largely seek job security when joining a Japanese company according to the Robert Walters Employee Insights Survey. The 2013 Survey examined worker sentiment on career progression and international opportunities in a rapidly globalising Japanese market.

    Source: http://www.japantoday.com/

  • Dispatch workers’ average pay rises

    06 Sep 2013 12:43 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The average hourly wage for dispatch workers rose to ¥1,351 last year from ¥1,290 in 2008, a Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry survey showed Thursday. The survey found that the average wage per hour came to ¥1,495 for male workers and ¥1,236 for female employees as of Oct. 1.

    Source: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/

  • Japan plans to lift economy by getting moms back to work

    01 Sep 2013 12:37 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has an unprecedented plan to boost economic growth and shore up his country's shrinking labor force — help more women return to work.

    Source: http://www.jsonline.com/

  • Japan’s job market in July hits best record in 5 years

    30 Aug 2013 18:12 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare revealed Friday that employment in Japan hit its best record in July, while the unemployment rate has decreased. The country’s job market is showing signs of recovery as various industries sought employees and labour force.

    Source: http://japandailypress.com/

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