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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!

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  • Japan to start vaccinations at workplaces and university campuses

    15 Jun 2021 17:57 | JHRS (Administrator)

    While the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions remain the priority, the Japanese government plans to provide coronavirus vaccinations at workplaces and university campuses from June 21 to speed up the national rollout. It started accepting applications from potential hosts on June 8.

    Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/

  • Millions of missing jobs should make inflation hawks think twice

    15 Jun 2021 17:35 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The global employment shortfall from the pandemic is predicted by the International Labour Organization to be 75 million this year. Nor does it expect the gap to be closed in 2022, when it reckons the world will still be 23 million jobs short of its pre-COVID-19 path even as economies rebound.

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

  • Workers in Japan offered early retirement tops 10,000 as pandemic drags on

    12 Jun 2021 17:47 | JHRS (Administrator)

    A growing number of companies are moving to trim their workforces as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. The situation will get worse if the pandemic continues to strip businesses of their strength, even though consumption is likely to recover as the vaccination rollout progresses.

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

  • Japan's older workers have fewer friends but more motivated to work than peers abroad

    12 Jun 2021 17:42 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The government released its Annual Report on the Aging Society on Friday, with results indicating Japanese people age 60 or older may be feeling more lonely than their counterparts in three other surveyed countries — the United States, Germany and Sweden — as the pandemic takes away opportunities to socialize.

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

  • Hundreds of companies in Japan apply for on-site vaccinations

    09 Jun 2021 17:56 | JHRS (Administrator)

    Japan’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts received another boost Tuesday as major companies and universities filed for permission to vaccinate employees, staff and students at more than 400 workplaces and campuses, possibly starting later this month.

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

  • As the vaccine rollout picks up speed, Japan turns to private sector for added boost

    03 Jun 2021 17:01 | JHRS (Administrator)

    The central government will subsidize ¥2,070 for each vaccine dose administered by large companies with over 1,000 employees, said Taro Kono, the minister in charge of the country's vaccine rollout, on Wednesday during a virtual meeting with the National Governors’ Association. Large companies should begin administering shots before they receive compensation, Kono added.

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

  • Japan to kick off workplace vaccinations with 50m doses

    02 Jun 2021 17:00 | JHRS (Administrator)

    TOKYO -- Japan will start vaccinating the general public starting June 21, enlisting companies and universities to administer the shots using 50 million surplus doses it expects to have by the end of the month.

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

  • Japan's 'silver workers' plug employment gap

    28 May 2021 16:56 | JHRS (Administrator)

    A lot of retirees in Japan are stepping on the gas again and going back to work. The "silver workers" are highly welcome because the country's population is aging and there aren't enough young people to do the jobs.

    Source: https://www.dw.com/

  • Foreign students in Japan hunt online for jobs amid pandemic

    27 May 2021 18:03 | JHRS (Administrator)

    With the coronavirus pandemic adding to the challenge of finding work in a foreign country, overseas students in Japan have taken to visiting online job-information fairs, events that also give companies in rural areas access to a more diverse range of candidates.

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

  • Japanese companies introducing vaccine leave for workers

    20 May 2021 12:14 | JHRS (Administrator)

    More companies across Japan are introducing arrangements designed to let their employees take paid time off to receive COVID-19 vaccines and deal with any potential side-effects.

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

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