Career-in-Japan
Will Japanese intensively telework during the Olympics?
"To make the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games a safe and secure competition, we will hold Telework Days 2021 from July 19th to September 5th, calling for intensive teleworking" Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications said. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has announced to start Telework Days, which requested the private sector to […]
What is the difference between a part（ぱーと） and Arbeit（あるばいと）?
Japanese people often say, "I'm going to work part-time（ぱーとに行きます）. I'm going to work part-time（あるばいとに行きます）." There is no legal difference between part（ぱーと） and Arbeit（あるばいと）. Japanese people often refer to part-time workers as part（ぱーと） and Arbeit（あるばいと）, but there is no strict difference. There is no legal distinction between ぱーと and あるばいと workers, and both are legally classified […]
How are Japanese people working at Japanese companies laid off?
It is said that there is no layoff in Japan, but in the midst of financial difficulties or the corona crisis, employees may be laid off. However, the way Layoff is done in Japan is a little different from the other countries. In case of US/Western countries In the case of Layoff, mainly in US/Western […]
Where to search Japanese national qualified career consultant?
What is Japanese career consultant? There are approximately 60,000 Japanese qualified career consultants in Japan. In fact, until 2016, there were some private qualifications instead of national qualifications. As a country, as part of work style reform, the number of career consultants who became national qualifications increased from that point to 60,000 (as of June […]
Is there a culture of giving presents to Japanese colleagues in Japan?
There are many countries in the world where bosses, subordinates, and colleagues give gifts and money to each other, right? Is there such a culture in Japan? Let me tell you what you should know. Let's talk in order from January. January is called New Year（お正月） in Japan. It is customary for all relatives to […]
Is there any pros to work in Japanese company?
It seems that the number of foreigners who want to work in Japan is decreasing compared to the past. However, the number has not dropped sharply yet. The working conditions of every country where a person works has Pros and Cons. So we will consider Pros and Cons that you may think of when working […]
Why do 83% of Japanese full-time employees not want to be in managerial positions?
"Do you want to become a manager in the future?" "Do you want to become a manager in the future?" Then more than 80% of the respondents, 400 full-time employees in their 20s to 50s who do not have a job title, answered "I do not want to become a manager" (83.0%) by Japan manpower […]
Do I need a high score in TOEIC in Japan?
Answer is probably "Yes" if you work in Japan. TOEIC is an abbreviation for "Test Of English for International Communication". It's a famous English test in Japan and Korea, so many people may not know it well .IIBC Official English Site | IIBC (iibc-global.org) There are many meanings to taking TOEIC exam in Japan more […]
How Bonuses Are calculated in Japan: Will You Receive One?
In Japan, bonuses are a key part of many employees' compensation packages, in addition to their regular monthly salary. Typically referred to as "bonuses" or "summer/winter bonuses," they are usually paid twice a year—in June and December. Bonuses in Japan are not legally mandated, meaning there is no obligation for employers to pay them under […]
What is Premium Friday in Japan? Can I go home early?
What is premium Friday in Japan? Premium Friday is a personal consumption promotion campaign initiated by the Government of Japan and the business community in 2017. Its purpose is to spend a little richer (premium) time than usual on Friday at the end of the month. Many companies recommend leaving the company at 13pm - […]