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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!

  • Japanese firms boost measures to promote employee health, enhancing their image in the process

    20 Sep 2017 15:13 | JHRS (Administrator)

    Some companies are ramping up efforts to maintain and improve the health of their employees, such as sending them to remote health resorts where they can learn beneficial exercise techniques and other strategies to improve their daily lives.

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

  • Non-regular workers rate rises to 37%

    20 Sep 2017 15:12 | JHRS (Administrator)

    TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Non-regular workers accounted for 37.2 percent of overall employees in Japan in 2016, up 2.8 percentage points from 2011, the labor ministry said Tuesday.

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

  • Japan considers easing residency requirements for foreign students in anime, design and food industries

    18 Sep 2017 16:58 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The government is discussing plans to relax residency requirements for foreign students in Japan studying anime, design and culinary professions to make it easier for them to find jobs here after graduation, sources said.

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

  • Japan firms using resorts to keep employees health-savvy

    16 Sep 2017 16:59 | JHRS (Administrator)

    Some Japanese companies are ramping up efforts to maintain and improve employees' health, such as sending employees to a remote health resort where they can acquire exercise habits.

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

  • Japan Post must compensate nonregular workers on allowances but not pay: district court

    15 Sep 2017 17:01 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The Tokyo District Court on Thursday ordered state-backed Japan Post Co. to partially compensate three contract workers who sued for being treated as less than full-time employees doing the same work, but dismissed their demand for equal pay.

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

  • Labor shortage forces fast food chains, convenience stores to turn to housewives

    10 Sep 2017 12:03 | JHRS (Administrator)

    As Japan's labor shortage worsens, fast food chains and convenience stores are trying to appeal the merits of their workplaces to a new possible labor force -- housewives.

    Source: https://mainichi.jp/

  • Japanese firms stepping up measures to keep employees healthy

    10 Sep 2017 11:58 | JHRS (Administrator)
    TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Some Japanese companies are ramping up efforts to maintain and improve employees' health, such as sending employees to a remote health resort where they can acquire exercise habits.

    Source: https://mainichi.jp/

  • Japan eyes longer stays, safeguards for farmhands from overseas

    09 Sep 2017 11:56 | JHRS (Administrator)

    As foreigners become eligible for jobs at Japanese farms inside designated economic zones, the government is crafting guidelines to protect the interests of these workers while also providing much-needed labor in the country's aging, far-flung regions.

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

  • Labor ministry asks panel for advice on planned legislation for work style reform

    09 Sep 2017 11:54 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The labor ministry asked Friday a government panel for advice on a planned bill for work style reforms, including new overtime caps and measures to help realize equal pay for equal work.

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

  • Tight market and new labor law improving job security for Japan’s army of contract workers

    03 Sep 2017 14:28 | JHRS (Administrator)

    Japan’s labor market is getting so tight that companies are starting to convert contract and part-time workers into full-time, regular employees to prevent them from leaving — a move that could lift wages and spending but squeeze profits.

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

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