What is Japan’s Work Style Reform "Hatarakikata-Kaikaku" ?
Is Japan’s Work Style Reform a Success? Japan's work style reform has been a topic of great discussion in recent years. Established to address issues such as long working hours, declining labor productivity, and the need for a better work-life balance, the reform aims to modernize Japan’s workplace culture and improve overall employee well-being. But, […]
The top three reasons for changing jobs in Japan
According to DODA(Japanese recruiting service, 2019) the top three reasons for changing jobs for about 100,000 people who changed jobs during the year 2018 were 1st "I have another job I want to do" (14.7%) and 2nd "I am dissatisfied with my salary" (11.0%). , 3rd place was "Uncertain about the future of the company" […]
University student employment rate 96% is still high in Japan?
It was found in a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare that University student employment rate 96%,which is 2 points lower than last year due to corona effect. 大学生就職内定率９６％ コロナ影響で去年より２ポイント低下｜NHK 首都圏のニュース NHK It was the second lowest rate after 2010, which was affected by the Lehman shock. According to the Ministry of […]
5 things you shouldn't do when 1 on 1 with Japanese
1 on 1 meeting at workplace in Japan The 1 on 1 meeting The 1 on 1 meeting method is said to be culture that originated in Silicon Valley, which supports human resources development. In Silicon Valley, which is war for talented engineers and other human resources, there should be needs to value face-to-face communication […]
Nobody in Shimbashi, Tokyo office district today
Japan is still suffering from the corona crisis. Japan is still suffering from the corona crisis. The plaza in front of the SL locomotive at Shimbashi Station is usually crowded with people, whether on weekdays or on holidays. It is unlikely that you will be able to take a picture without such a person. In […]
Why do Japanese people try to work at least for 3 years?
Japanese people is sticking to try to work at least for 3 years. Why do Japanese people try to work at least for 3 years? It seems that it is a Japanese policy to stay in the same place for at least 3 years. Three years on a stone 石の上にも3年 There is such a saying "Three […]
What is Career Consultant, Japan(National License)?
A career consultant is a national qualification A career consultant is a national qualification established in April 2016 in Japan, which is a specialist who designs life career according to individual aptitude and work experience. Career consultants are needed in a wide range of fields, including corporate personnel and education-related departments, university career centers, public […]
Can my family do side-job in Japan by not employed？
If a foreigner with a family stay visa wants to work part-time, he / she can work by applying for permission to work outside the status of qualification. Generally, it is said that permission is not required for one-off event support or sales of goods or services such as Mercari. There are some side job […]
Can I negotiate salary after Job offer in Japan?
"Can I negotiate salary after the Job offer in Japan?" This is more of a concern to many Non-Japanese people. In conclusion, it is OK depending on the situation, but the compensation package initially presented is rarely improved. Situation that make sense to negotiate Situation that make sense to negotiate is as followings: In case […]
Everything You Need to Know About 'Yukyu' (有給): Paid Leave in Japan Explained
What is "Yukyu"（有給）? In Japan, paid leave is called "yukyu" (有給), which means "paid vacation" or "paid time off." It is a legally required benefit for all employees who have been with their company for at least six months. Yukyu is a key aspect of Japan's labor laws, aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance […]