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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!

  • 60s-plus group just 36% of workforce

    16 Jun 2012 18:16 | JHRS (Administrator)
    The employment rate for those aged between 65 and 69 stood at 36.3 percent in 2011 and at 22.8 percent for those between 70 and 74, according to a 2012 white paper on Japan's aging society.

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

  • Women Under-represented in Japan's Legal Profession, Says Hays

    13 Jun 2012 18:24 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Tokyo, June 13, 2012 - (JCN Newswire) - Women remain severely under-represented in Japan's legal industry, according to Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan KK ("Hays Japan").

    Source: http://www.japancorp.net/

  • JPMorgan Employee Said to be Linked to Insider Trading

    08 Jun 2012 11:21 | JHRS (Administrator)
    A JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) employee in Japan was found to have leaked insider information connected to Nippon Sheet Glass Co.'s 2010 share sale, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.

    Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/

  • Hays Five Solutions to Promote Diversity in Japan's Workforce

    06 Jun 2012 11:20 | JHRS (Administrator)
    A disconnect exists between the perceptions of female employees and their employers with regards to diversity, according to a survey by Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan KK ("Hays"). The survey of hiring managers and female candidates on the topic of diversity found that 70% of companies say they have a diversity program in place, yet 63% of female employees say their company is not taking steps to create a diverse workforce. In addition, for 67% of organisations, women account for less than 20% of management staff, yet 61% admit that improved gender equality could help fill the skills gap.

    Source: http://www.japancorp.net/

  • Merit, not seniority, to pay at Japan Post :New regimen to widen wage gap, impact pension plan

    06 Jun 2012 11:17 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Japan Post Group plans to introduce performance-based pay while cutting seniority-based compensation, in a bid to improve employee morale, sources said.

    Source:www.japantimes.co.jp

  • JPMorgan Employee Said to be Linked to Insider Trading

    30 May 2012 11:40 | JHRS (Administrator)
    A JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) employee in Japan was found to have leaked insider information connected to Nippon Sheet Glass Co.’s 2010 share sale, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.

    Source:http://www.bloomberg.com/

  • Japan jobless rise stokes slowdown fear

    29 May 2012 11:45 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Japan’s jobless totaled 3.15 million in April, down 140,000 from last year, while those with jobs totaled 62.75 million, down 270,000 from the year-ago period.

    Source: http://articles.marketwatch.com/

  • Hays Japan Diversity Survey Reveals Management-Female Employee Perception Disparity

    28 May 2012 11:38 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Tokyo, May 28, 2012 - (JCN Newswire) - 65% of female respondents to a recent survey by Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan KK ("Hays Japan") said that their management does not understand or they are unsure that they understand diversity, while 70% of hiring managers claimed that they have a diversity program in place.

    Source: http://www.japancorp.net/

  • Japan city employees banned from drinking in public

    22 May 2012 12:51 | JHRS (Administrator)
    The mayor, Soichiro Takashima, imposed the monthlong ban on Monday, forbidding any city employee from drinking at restaurants, bars or even at the homes of friends or family members. If officials are required to attend functions where alcohol is being served, they are only permitted to drink soft drinks.

    Soucre: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/

  • Japan chip maker Renesas to cut 6,000 jobs

    21 May 2012 12:53 | JHRS (Administrator)
    Japanese microchip maker Renesas Electronics will cut 6,000 jobs, or 15 percent of its workforce, a leading daily reported on Tuesday, as the nation's chip industry struggles on the world stage.

    Source: http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/

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