Recruiting experts, Hays, has conducted a poll of over 1,400 people globally to find out their concerns around returning to their place of work following the end of lockdown restrictions and the changes they expect to happen in the world of work as a direct result of the pandemic.

As countries around the world continue in their battle against COVID-19 at varying stages, in China, the worst appears to have been overcome. Today, most of China’s businesses are gradually resuming operations, providing the world with an invaluable frame of reference as they prepare to return to work.

Despite recent relaxations of coronavirus restrictions, staff who can work from home continue to do so across Japan. For managers managing a remote team for the first time, making sure their team’s wellbeing is cared for – while also maintaining productivity – may prove challenging.

Hays, the leading recruiting expert, has launched a free online training portal designed to help employers and teams in Japan grow the skills they need to function effectively and thrive in the face of Covid-19.

According to Richard Eardley, Managing Director of Hays Japan, working from home can be an isolating and lonely experience. But looking after your wellbeing is key to staying mentally and physically healthy whilst still being a productive and effective worker. To ensure you perform your best at this difficult time, Richard offers seven tips that can help maintain wellbeing while working remotely.

Remote working can sometimes create obstacles to communication, collaboration, relationship building and accessibility which may result in an impact of workplace culture. Richard Eardley, Managing Director at Hays Japan, shares 5 ways employers can maintain their workplace culture remotely and successfully manage from afar.

For employers in Japan who are hiring remotely, here are five tips that are essential to conducting a successful video interview and landing the right candidate for the role.

Japan continues to lead the adoption of hiring temporary/contracting staff in Asia for the fourth year in a row, finds the latest Asia Salary Guide report by leading recruitment experts Hays. The report’s findings further showcase the support temporary/contracting workers offer to the Japanese economy, particularly in terms of uncertainty where their specialized skillsets and flexibility prove most valuable.

Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, ranked Hays fourth on the 2020 Best Workplaces in Asia list under the category of ‘Best Multinational Workplaces in Asia’. More than 2.2 million employees participated in the survey studies that covered eight 8 Asia-regions and countries where Great Place to Work is represented.

Hays’ offices in Japan will take all necessary measures to protect colleagues’ and customers’ health and safety. Whilst our offices in Japan are open now, we appreciate your understanding that: