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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!

  • Toyota retirees to get option of 'half-time' working hours

    23 Oct 2012 11:55 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Toyota Motor Corp. will offer retired employees who want to stay on the option of working half the number of hours of regular workers at some plants from April, according to sources.

    Source: http://www.asiaone.com/

  • Sony announces 2,000 more layoffs

    19 Oct 2012 11:21 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Working at Sony (SNE) can’t be very much fun at the moment, as the company on Friday announced another round of layoffs that will reduce its workforce by 2,000 employees by the end of the year. Sony said that roughly half of the layoffs are “expected to be in support functions, including the headquarters of Sony” in Japan. Sony first announced plans to cut its workforce by 10,000 this past spring, and over the summer the company cut 1,000 workers from its mobile division.

    Source: http://news.yahoo.com/

  • Citigroup Said to Hire Seven Bankers in Japan on M&A Outlook

    16 Oct 2012 16:00 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Citigroup Inc. (C) is hiring seven bankers in Japan in anticipation that more companies will make cross-border acquisitions and restructure, two people with knowledge of the situation said.

    Source: http://www.bloomberg.com

  • Hays Quarterly Report: Japan Job Seekers Looking for Career Advancement

    16 Oct 2012 15:56 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Job seekers in Japan remain cautious, and seek opportunities to rapidly advance when considering a job change, according to Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan KK ("Hays").

    Source: http://nz.finance.yahoo.com/

  • SumTotal Appoints New General Manager of Japan

    10 Oct 2012 11:57 | JHRS (Administrator)
    SumTotal® Systems, Inc., the global leader in Strategic Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Masanobu Hirano as the new General Manager of Japan, underscoring the company’s commitment to the Asia-Pacific region. Hirano will oversee all aspects of operations in Japan, including sales, professional services and customer support.

    Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/

  • Hays: Attitudes Towards Contract and Temporary Employees Changing in Japan

    02 Oct 2012 12:19 | JHRS (Administrator)
    With increasing reliance on these roles and related regulatory changes having come into effect 1 October, employers find that they must more and more cultivate contract and temporary employees in Japan, says Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan KK ("Hays").

    Source: http://nz.finance.yahoo.com/

  • Sharp plans to eliminate 11,000 jobs, raise $2.74 billion by selling assets

    26 Sep 2012 11:56 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Sharp (SHCAY) plans to lay off 11,000 employees and generate $2.74 billion by selling off various assets, according to a leaked memo obtained by Japanese news organization Kyodo News.

    Source: http://news.yahoo.com/

  • Japan's Recruit to Acquire Leading Job Site Indeed.com

    25 Sep 2012 12:03 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Austin-based jobs website Indeed.com has announced today that it is to be acquired by Japan’s largest HR and classified media group, Recruit co.Ltd.

    Source: http://my.news.yahoo.com/

  • Hays survey: 84% of Japanese returnees say their international experience gives them an edge in Japan's job market

    24 Sep 2012 11:59 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Tokyo, Sept 25, 2012 - (ACN Newswire) - The vast majority of Japanese returning after time abroad say they have an advantage in seeking work in Japan, due in part to the global mindset and foreign language skills acquired overseas, according to a recent survey by Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan KK ("Hays Japan").

    Source: http://nz.finance.yahoo.com/

  • Japan's Sharp Corp. slashes employee pay

    12 Sep 2012 12:21 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Japan's Sharp Corp. on Tuesday said it would slash salaries for thousands of employees -- from the factory floor to the executive boardroom -- as it scrambles to repair its bleeding balance sheet.

    Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/

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