“What can you do?” Boss talks to man about parental leave; His words move Twitter to tears
According to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, while the percentage of men taking parental leave in the country is growing each year, it…
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SmartHR’s emotional anime traces a century of work in Japan with pixel art by Motocross Saito
“100 YEARS OF WORK in JAPAN” On August 18th, 2021, SmartHR Co., Ltd., a Japanese company specializing in HR cloud software, released a new company…
Japanese construction company has clever and touching welcome to new recruits
April is a month for new starts and new opportunities, particularly among workers in Japan. Those starting new school or in a new company always…
Japanese company offers paid leave to grieve if employee’s favorite idol member leaves their group
It can be unfortunately uncommon to read headlines about some Japanese companies not offering much in the way of relief when it comes to working…
Workplace trials now popular in Japan: Try out different jobs
COVID-19 has had a great impact on our lives, and because of it, many changes have taken place in our society. Because of the pandemic,…
Heartwarming message from parents saves son frustrated with work
You’re stressed out from work. Maybe it’s the long hours spent staring at your computer screen. Not to mention the hour commute from your home….
Ridiculous reasons for getting canned in Japan
Japan seems like it may be poised for an economic downturn. Moody’s Analytics recently noted that Japan, alongside Singapore, would likely be one of the…
Why so many Japanese people quit their job at the beginning of 2020
In January, I was watching TV and stumbled upon some news regarding bad work conditions and people suddenly quitting their jobs at the beginning of…
Japan Railways To Implement Private Work Cubicles And Shared Work Spaces In Tokyo Train Stations For Lateworking Salarymen
Commuters in Tokyo will soon have a new option to catch up on work on the go, as Japan Railways East is launching a new…
Japanese Website Ranks Horrifying Shady Company Stories from the Chronically Overworked
Japan’s problem with overwork and unpaid, endless overtime is well documented. ‘Karoshi’ is the word for death by overwork and media often point to the…
Will Premium Friday Become Japan’s Solution To “Death By Overwork?”
In Japan, the term “premium” is often used synonymously with something that is good or highly favored. Take for example Suntory’s “The Premium Malt”, Wendy’s…
Experience The Working Life Of A Manga Artist At This Japanese Cafe
The work of a manga artist is far from an easy job, but it’s one that is somewhat veiled in mystery. What exactly goes on…
Agumon PC Cushion Is Here To Make Even Your Roughest Workdays Bearable
PC cushions featuring Japan’s favorite characters seem to have pulled on the heart strings of people who have to sit in front of a computer…
This Awesome Desk Lets You Sit, Stand, And Lie Down While You Work
When work requires you to sit in front of a computer all day, sometimes (or more like all the time) you lose focus and start…
Wearing A Bad Halloween Costume To Work May Get You Fired
Not saying you shouldn’t bring positive energy when you come to work. But frankly, if you dress like a clown, you look like a clown….