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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!

  • Coronavirus disinfection workers face discrimination and unreasonable conditions in Japan

    17 Feb 2021 14:26 | JHRS (Administrator)
    TOKYO -- Businesses that disinfect offices and other facilities where people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in Japan are slammed with work these days. It's a job that's indispensable in preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, but because it requires expertise, it's not a job that many are engaged in. 


    Source: https://mainichi.jp/

  • Ratio of Job Openings to Applicants Plunges in Japan

    15 Feb 2021 14:21 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The spread of COVID-19 infections has worsened corporate performance in Japan. The number of job seekers is on the rise amid the increase in layoffs and furloughs, while the number of offers is falling. With no end to the pandemic in sight, the tough employment market seems likely to continue.

    Source: https://www.nippon.com/

  • Labor ministry to expand scope of virus relief to cover nonregular workers

    05 Feb 2021 16:11 | JHRS (Administrator)

    Many nonregular, or contract, 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 on Thursday to vow to end such discriminatory treatment.

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

  • Foreign workers hit hard by pandemic despite record number

    05 Feb 2021 16:09 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the employment and daily lives of foreign workers in Japan, despite their number hitting a record high of around 1.72 million in 2020.

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

  • 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 

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