Number of seniors in employment continue to rise in Japan
It was reported figures from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications show that Japan’s population of seniors aged 65 and oversaw a slight...
Job-Hopping Among People Over 40 On the Rise in Japan
In Japan, the age of 35 is considered to be a cut-off point where a worker can typically make a meaningful career change since...
Wages in Japan rise most since 1993 after large pay deals
Japanese workers’ base salaries rose the most since 1993, a jump that supports the case for the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to consider raising...
Japan Slowly Moves Away From Traditional Employment Practices
Over the years, Japan’s employment practices have become routine and rather predictable; almost becoming a tradition in itself. Said practices are characterised by annual...
New Japanese humanoid robot performs DIY tasks
Humanoid robots have been shown to be capable of assisting workers with a variety of tasks, including carrying and moving heavy loads. In Japan,...
Japan firms working to attract and retain skilled foreign workers
As labour-strapped Japan faces a growing exodus of foreign workers due to low wages and other employment challenges, some companies are working overtime to...
Young Japanese choose work-life balance over notoriously long office hours
In a country that has coined a term for death from overwork – “karoshi”, Japan’s younger generation is slowly making work-life balance their priority....
Searce Inc Appoints New Head of Business for JAPAC Region
Technology consulting firm Searce Inc. has announced Rahul Shah as their newly appointed Senior Vice President and Head of Business of the Japan-Asia-Pacific-India (JAPAC)...
Vietnam and Japan cooperate in human resources training
The Mekong Delta province of Long An will continue its cooperation with Japan in the training of high-quality technical human resources and the attraction...
Nearly 3.5 million freelancers working in Japan amid rise in flexible...
Nearly 3.5 million freelancers working in Japan amid rise in flexible employment styles
Up to 3.41 million people, accounting for about 5 percent of Japan’s...
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Chinese money fuels hiring spree among private banks in Hong Kong
Wealth managers are ramping up hiring in Hong Kong to cater to an inflow of mainland Chinese money. UBS Group is adding staff as...
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Grab partners London School of Business & Finance to offer tertiary...
Leading super app Grab announced that it has partnered with the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) to offer eight Diploma and Degree...
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9th Malaysian Shared Services and Outsourcing Week
Venue: Malaysia
Date: 13-16 June 2022
The pandemic has proved the importance of Shared Services, and the demand for Shared Services is rising. Malaysia remains...
