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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!

  • Nonregular workers at big firms left out of virus-related benefits

    04 Feb 2021 16:15 | JHRS (Administrator)

    Tokyo--Many nonregular workers at large companies in Japan have not received compensation from their employers despite being forced to take leave amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, prompting Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to vow Thursday to end such discriminatory treatment.

    Source: https://english.kyodonews.net/

  • Japan's local governments rush to prepare for vaccinations

    27 Jan 2021 13:54 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The Japanese government plans to start the vaccination in late February. About 10,000 to 20,000 medical professionals will be first in line for inoculation, followed by other medical workers, older people and people with underlying conditions, and other citizens.

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

  • ANA to offer employees leave for up to 2 years

    27 Jan 2021 13:51 | JHRS (Administrator)

    TOKYO--All Nippon Airways Co will introduce in April a sabbatical system that will allow its employees to pursue personal interests such as studying for up to two years, company officials said Tuesday, as travel demand plunges amid the coronavirus pandemic.

    Source: https://japantoday.com/

  • Over 18,000 workers offered early retirement

    22 Jan 2021 13:50 | JHRS (Administrator)

    A survey shows companies in Japan asked at least 18,000 employees to take voluntary retirement last year, as the coronavirus pandemic battered businesses.

    Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp

  • Can Japan raise its teleworking game under the second COVID-19 emergency?

    12 Jan 2021 17:48 | JHRS (Administrator)

    A key measure in the nation’s second state of emergency, declared by the government for Tokyo and neighboring prefectures to curb rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, is preventing workers from congregating at offices, which is thought to make it more likely for them to go out and dine after hours.

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

  • Job-Based Employment Expanding among Japan Electronics Makers

    12 Jan 2021 17:43 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The job-based employment system, which is mainstream in the United States and Europe, is spreading in Japan as it has become necessary for companies operating globally to unify their systems at home and abroad.

    Source: https://jen.jiji.com 

  • Info on school jobs in Japan to be opened to companies

    11 Jan 2021 17:45 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The Japanese education ministry has opened a section on its website providing information on jobs at schools in the country as a way of supporting efforts to maintain employment by companies affected by the fallout of the novel coronavirus epidemic.

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

  • Coronavirus:Japan could declare state of emergency for Tokyo area this week

    04 Jan 2021 15:03 | JHRS (Administrator)

    TOKYO - Japan could declare another state of emergency in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures in the near future to curb the spread of the coronavirus as infections have continued rising, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga suggested Monday.

    Source: https://english.kyodonews.net/

  • Corporate camping dispels pandemic gloom for Japan's workers

    02 Jan 2021 15:02 | JHRS (Administrator)

    TOKYO -- Shall we roast marshmallows at the meeting? With camping more popular amid the coronavirus pandemic, a company in Japan is bringing business to the great outdoors via work and team-building venues at campsites.

    Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/

  • Japan eyes more flexible paternity leave after childbirth

    24 Dec 2020 15:05 | JHRS (Administrator)

    Japan is planning to introduce a system of more flexible paternity leave that can be taken soon after childbirth to raise the persistently low rate of men taking such leave and lessen the burden on their partners, officials said Thursday.

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

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