Tag: Japan
Japan’s solution to Hay Fever; workforce gets tropical escapes
In Japan, where hay fever significantly impacts workforce productivity, innovative solutions are emerging to combat this seasonal challenge. Companies are now offering allergy-stricken employees...
Japan plans to revamp foreign workers programme
The Japanese government has decided to revamp its foreign-trainee programme, which has faced criticism for exploiting cheap labour. The country is now introducing a...
Japan’s unique way to relieve employees of stress
Never before has the corporate world heard of such a unique way of relieving workplace stress. Corporates in Japan are availing the services of...
Mercari expands in India; will double headcount
Mercari, Japan's C2C marketplace, has opened its new office for its Global Centre of Excellence (GCoE) in Vaishnavi Tech Park, Sarjapur, Bengaluru, India. The...
Govt workers in Japan will witness historic pay hike in 2023
On August 7, 2023, Japan's national personnel authority proposed the most significant increase in starting monthly salaries for central government workers in 33 years....
Nomura to hire private bankers, relationship managers in Asia, ME
Over the next two years, Nomura Holdings, the Japanese investment bank intends to hire over 40 private bankers in Asia and the Middle East....
Job fair to ensure overseas jobs for Meghalaya’s nurses
There is hope for the innumerable qualified but unemployed nurses in Meghalaya. The Government of Meghalaya and the Ministry of Labour are planning to...
Japan’s employers urged to sustain wage hikes
Employers across Japan are being urged to continue the positive trend of wage hikes following this year's 30-year-high average pay increase. Rengo, the largest...
Japanese company’s family-friendly policies boost fertility and profits
Itochu Corp., one of Japan's leading trading houses, has defied the country's declining birthrate trend by effectively implementing measures to promote work-life balance and...
Binance to lay off employees in US amid regularity challenges
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, is going to cut jobs of its several employees in the United States, according to reports. The company...
Former CEO begins legal fight with Nissan for tarnishing his name
Carlos Ghosn, former CEO, Nissan, has decided to fight a legal case with the Japanese automaker, his former employer. He has reportedly told the...
Japan & South Africa consider changing foreign work visa programme
Japan and South Africa are considering changes to their respective foreign working visa programs. In Japan, the government is contemplating expanding the list of...
Too many smoke breaks cost a Japanese employee $11,000
That the Japanese were not tolerant of smoking is a known fact. However, when an employee was recently slapped with a huge fine for...
Japanese fintech firm makes ChatGPT compulsory for new recruits
As the debate over how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the workforce continues, one Japanese fintech company is taking a bold step by making...
Amit Chincholikar joins Yokohama Off-Highway Tires as global CHRO
Chincholikar a Tata veteran, parted from his role as global CHRO at Tata Consumer Products (TCP) in January, who was succeeded by Tarun N...
Woman fighter pilot of IAF to represent India in aerial wargames
The year 2023 will see the Indian armed forces upholding their commitment to gender equality.
As reported by ANI, Veer Guardian 2023, is the name...
Japanese employers to pay wages into digital-payment apps
In a bid to promote cashless payments, Japan is all set to allow organisations / employers to pay the wages / salaries of their...
Is SoftBank laying off 30% of Vision Fund team?
The investment division of SoftBank, the Vision Fund, is reportedly being downsized. About 150 people from the 500-strong team may lose their jobs reported...
Job for babies in Japan; salary in the form of nappies,...
Kitakyushu nursing home in Japan has found a unique way to keep the spirits of its elderly residents high. It is hiring babies, less...
Over 3000 Japanese scientists may lose jobs
Many universities and institutes in Japan are readying to lay off thousands of researchers / scientists before they are able to seek permanent employment,...
Jugglers are much sought after by employers
Soham is celebrating his recent promotion. For the first time, he has been elevated to a managerial role. At first, he basks in the...
Japan’s economic policy recommends 4-day work week
The new economic policy of Japan, released recently, suggests that employers adopt a four-day work week so that employees find time to fulfil their...
Joblessness up in Japan, demand for jobless aid dips in US
Japan is facing a spike in unemployment rate with lesser jobs being available. From 2.6 per cent in March, the country’s jobless rate went...
Toyota to boost hiring of software engineers
Toyota Motor Corp. will be increasing its hiring of software engineers in the Company from next year, spring onwards, as the automobile firm is...
Japan to enhance skill, HRD, infrastructure in Assam
Japan, which is already lending its support to various connectivity projects in the North East of India, now has its eyes set on enhancing...
42 lakh jobs in 12 countries: Skill Ministry
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has identified 42 lakh jobs, both blue- and grey –collar — about three lakh opportunities in...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition
Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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Arun Kumar Singh has joined Shriram General Insurance as head-HR
Arun Kumar Singh has been appointed head-human resources, Shriram General Insurance. Earlier, he was general manager-HR/IR/admin, Vinayak Jewels, since 2022.
Singh has spent over nine...
“Complaining about spouse to their employer disrespectful”: High Court
A couple seeking divorce were chided for the absence of respect in the marriage. The wife had apparently spoken to the husband’s employer and...
10% of Brevan Howard Asset Management to be laid off
Brevan Howard Asset Management is all set to reduce its workforce by a 100 people. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise at the...
Tata Technologies to ramp up hiring with 35,000 people
Tata Technologies' iPhone assembly hub in Koothanapalli, Tamil Nadu, is slated for extensive expansion. As part of this ambitious strategy, the company aims to...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...
EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...
Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
