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Japan’s top talent trends for 2021: Working practices revolution and digitalisation both key to the jobs market 14 Dec 2020
OPENNESS TO CHANGE AND DIGITALISATION OF PROCESSES WILL DEFINE JAPAN’S WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE SAYS NEW REPORT BY HAYS 03 Dec 2020
SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL WAYS YOUR PRE-COVID PEOPLE STRATEGY MUST CHANGE 02 Dec 2020
THREE CONSIDERATIONS FOR COMPANIES TRANSITIONING TO MERIT-BASED APPRAISAL SYSTEMS 02 Dec 2020
JAPAN’S LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR SEES GROWTH BUT REMAINS TALENT SHORT 24 Nov 2020
In recent years, the healthcare landscape in Japan has been experiencing positive developments in terms of deregulation and increasing the speed to market for new treatments. This movement has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic along with efforts to service the medical needs of Japan’s ageing population.
HOW GRADUATES CAN BOOST THEIR EMPLOYABILITY IN A TOUGH JOBS MARKET 18 Nov 2020
FIVE CONSIDERATIONS FOR BUSINESSES IN JAPAN WHEN HIRING TECHNOLOGY TALENT 09 Nov 2020
COVID-19 has driven demand for digital and technology talent globally in 2020, beginning with candidates that could enable remote working, such as professionals with IT infrastructure and cloud-based skills, and moving into demand for data and cybersecurity skillsets.
HOW CAN ORGANISATIONS IN JAPAN SUPPORT EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH REMOTELY? 16 Oct 2020
CYBERSECURITY, DATA ANALYSIS & IT INFRASTRUCTURE WILL CONTINUE TO LEAD TECH HIRING IN JAPAN SAYS HAYS 30 Sep 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has transformed the digital technology landscape in Japan, with more professionals working remotely and more businesses ramping up their digital capabilities as part of a seismic shift in traditional working culture. This shift has caused a surge in hiring within the digital technology sector, particularly in areas that have proven increasingly important in facilitating Japan’s digital transformation.
ORGANISATIONS IN JAPAN MUST ADAPT THEIR PEOPLE STRATEGY POST COVID-19 28 Aug 2020
The impact of COVID-19 has brought unprecedented change to the world of work in Japan. As organisations continue to brave against the hurdles presented, it is vital they understand that the expectations and perceptions of professionals towards them have also been transformed by the crisis. In order to attract and retain the very best talent in the new era of work, businesses must adapt their approach to attracting, engaging and motivating professionals, says the CEO of recruiting experts, Hays.
JAPAN’S IT CONTRACTING MARKET MAKES AN IMPORTANT USE CASE IN TIMES OF CRISIS 17 Jul 2020
These are some of the findings from The Inside Story of Japan, a monthly regional recruitment analysis undertaken by global recruitment expert Hays. Focusing on the IT contracting sector, the analysis found that owing to the current market, IT contracting talent focused on infrastructure-related functions like servers, networks and service desks are currently most in demand, alongside project managers and IT consultants.
HYBRID WORKING MODEL PRESENTS MANY CHALLENGES FOR HR TEAMS IN JAPAN 11 Jul 2020
While many organisations in Japan have returned to work, the sustained need and demand for remote working options amidst the ongoing pandemic has led to the emergence of hybrid working models – where workforces are split between those in the office and those working remotely. This will present various challenges for HR departments, says recruiting experts Hays.
TEN WAYS EMPLOYERS IN JAPAN CAN COMMUNICATE THEIR BRAND WHEN INTERVIEWING REMOTELY 02 Jul 2020
The ongoing remote working revolution is not only changing the way organisations function, but also the way they hire. Many organisations in Japan are now interviewing remotely, which has led to faster and more efficient hiring processes. However, with remote working likely to become a permanent fixture in the new world of work, businesses are increasingly facing the challenge of communicating their employer brand to potential employees they are interviewing through virtual means.
8 TRENDS THAT ARE IMPACTING HIRING IN JAPAN RIGHT NOW 26 Jun 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has ushered in a new era in the world of work that is impacting both jobseekers and hiring organisations. Speaking on behalf of Hays consultants who are on the ground interacting with businesses and candidates every day, Richard Eardley, Managing Director of Hays in Japan shares 8 trends that are currently impacting recruitment in Japan.
4 STEPS ORGANISATIONS IN JAPAN CAN TAKE TO QUICKLY RESUME THEIR OPERATIONS 25 Jun 2020
As Japan continues to gradually resume activity in the wake of COVID-19, many businesses are still working towards regaining normalcy. According to Luca Pozzi, General Manager of global manufacturing firm Manuli Hydraulics in China and Southeast Asia, strategic staff management plays a critical role in how quickly businesses can return to pre-crisis levels of productivity.
JAPAN’S REMOTE WORKING REVOLUTION KEEPS TECH JOBS BUOYANT DESPITE UNCERTAINTY 12 Jun 2020
The massive shift in traditional corporate tools and structures to support remote working in the wake of COVID-19 has kept Japan’s tech sector buoyant despite market uncertainty. Considering the chronically candidate short market, professionals in the fields of cloud technology and support are the need of the hour and form a critical source of revenue for the tech sector now more than ever.
WHAT LESSONS CAN LEADERS LEARN FROM THE COVID-19 CRISIS? 05 Jun 2020
The global COVID-19 crisis has already transformed the world of work, with much of its impact still unfolding. As the situation continues to develop and the road to recovery is expected to be a long one, business leaders and professionals must adapt and be agile to the challenges that are presented to them on a daily basis, with valuable lessons to be learned along the way.
Almost half of professionals looking forward to returning to the office 28 May 2020
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.
Lessons from China: What the rest of the world can learn from how Manuli Hydraulics resumed business operations amidst the COVID-19 crisis 26 May 2020
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.
6 TOP TIPS FOR MANAGING A REMOTE WORKFORCE 22 May 2020
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 LAUNCHES FREE ONLINE TRAINING TO HELP BUSINESSES IN JAPAN THRIVE FROM HOME 13 May 2020
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.
7 SIMPLE WAYS TO LOOK AFTER YOUR WELLBEING AT HOME 01 May 2020
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.
5 WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR WORKPLACE CULTURE REMOTELY 22 Apr 2020
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.
CHAMPIONING VIRTUAL HIRING: 5 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTING VIDEO INTERVIEWS IN JAPAN 15 Apr 2020
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 REPORTS HIGHEST USAGE OF TEMPORARY/CONTRACT STAFF IN ASIA FOR FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW 09 Apr 2020
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.
Hays Ranked as Fourth Best Multinational Workplace in Asia by Great Place to Work® 08 Apr 2020
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 Japan Update on Coronavirus Outbreak 03 Apr 2020
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:
HOW TO IMPRESS IN YOUR VIDEO INTERVIEW: ADVICE FROM RECRUITING EXPERTS 03 Apr 2020
According to at Hays, “for some, the perceived lack of real interpersonal interaction during a video interview can be a cause for anxiety. It’s important that you counter this and other unconventional aspects of a video interview by making some necessary adjustments to your interview style.”
95% OF EMPLOYERS IN JAPAN SAY SKILL SHORTAGES WILL IMPACT THEIR BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN 2020 27 Mar 2020
95% of organisations across Japan are bracing for the impact of skill shortages on their effective business operations in 2020, finds the latest Asia Salary Guide report by leading recruitment experts Hays.
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