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HR Directors in Japan say change management to play a bigger part of role according to latest Hays study 16 Jan 2026

Japan, January 16, 2026 - HR Directors in Japan say change management to play a bigger part of role according to latest Hays study.

New research from Hays reveals that Human Resource Directors (HRDs) across Asia are evolving into strategic change leaders, moving beyond compliance to become catalysts for organisational transformation.

Three out of ten jobseekers in Japan use AI tools in job search 04 Dec 2025

Hays, the world's leading recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, found that over half of employers have seen an increase in applications and one-third of jobseekers are applying for more jobs, through the use of generative AI.

Japan ranks 1st globally for talent competitiveness according to Hays Global Talent Tracker 28 Oct 2025

Japan, October 28, 2025 - The Global Talent Tracker is a comparative report produced by Hays, a leading specialist recruitment and workforce solutions company. It assesses and ranks the talent competitiveness of 35 countries worldwide, focusing on how effectively each market attracts, develops, and retains skilled workers.

The Pulse of Recruitment report: Salary raises in Japan surpass initial projections amidst conservative Asia outlook 01 Oct 2025

Japan, October 1, 2025 — Hays Asia has released its latest Pulse of Recruitment report, offering fresh insights into salary expectations and workforce sentiment across six key Asian markets: China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The findings reveal a growing sense of caution among both employers and professionals, with salary optimism notably declining across the region.

Hays launches Pulse of Recruitment report: Job insecurity on the rise as hiring demand shifts 11 Sep 2025

Japan, September 11, 2025 - Hays, the world’s leading recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, has published its Pulse of Recruitment report, offering fresh insights into how Asia’s staffing market is evolving in response to ongoing economic volatility.

Tech Talent on the Move: Over half of tech professionals in Japan looking to move jobs in the next 12 months 10 Sep 2025

Japan, August 8 2025 - Hays, the world's leading recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, has revealed that 55 per cent of tech professionals in Japan are planning to change employers or transition into contracting within the next year. This compares to 60 per cent of tech professionals globally, suggesting buoyant movement in the Tech talent sector according to insights from the recently launched global report, The Tech Talent Explorer.

Hays reveals the top 10 in-demand jobs for Japan 03 Jul 2025

Japan, July 3 2025 – Organisations in Japan expect to increase headcount in 2025 as employers look to fill critical skill gaps ahead of a challenging Asian economic climate.

According to 2025 Hays Asia Salary Guide, 71 per cent of organisations in Japan faced moderate to extreme skill shortages in 2024. 38 per cent of hiring managers surveyed attributed these shortages to tough competition from other employers.

Over half of professionals in Japan believe four-day workweeks would boost productivity 04 Jun 2025

Japan - 03.06.2025 Hays, the world's leading recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, polled working professionals on LinkedIn across five locations in Asia including Japan, China, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia and Singapore. Respondents were asked to weigh in on their sense of productivity in four-day workweek.

Japan sees shift in Tech hiring:Software development roles decline, but surge for Project Managers and Cloud Specialists as AI reshapes demand 10 Apr 2025

Japan, 10.04.2025 – Hays, the world's leading recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, has released a report examining the transformative effects of artificial intelligence on the technology workforce.

71% of organisations in Japan experienced ‘moderate to extreme’ skill shortages, tied with Thailand for highest in Asia 27 Mar 2025

Japan, 27.03.2025 – Insights from the 2025 Hays Asia Salary Guide reveal that over seven in ten organisations in Japan experienced ‘moderate to extreme’ skill shortages, the highest percentage among six locations surveyed in Asia which include Thailand, China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore.

Working professionals in Japan most likely to switch jobs among countries surveyed in Hays Asia Salary Guide 19 Mar 2025

Insights from the 2025 Hays Asia Salary Guide reveal that 66 per cent of working professionals in Japan are planning to change jobs this year, the highest percentage among six locations surveyed in Asia which include Japan, China, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

Working professionals in Japan least satisfied with salary among Asian countries surveyed 05 Mar 2025

Insights from the 2025 Hays Asia Salary Guide reveal that 58 per cent of working professionals in Japan were dissatisfied with their salary, the highest percentage among six locations surveyed in Asia which include Japan, China, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

Navigating Japan’s talent landscape in 2025: Hays reveals its top talent trends for the coming year 12 Dec 2024

Japan is at the vanguard of a transformative era, with shifts in technology, sustainability, and work culture reshaping the employment landscape.

89 per cent of hiring managers in Asia think inclusive recruitment benefits everyone according to Hays study 12 Dec 2024

89 per cent of hiring managers in Asia believe in the importance of inclusive recruitment processes according to a new Hays report researching current attitudes and the effectiveness of diversity, equity and inclusivity (DE&I) practices in the workplace.

CHALLENGING THE STIGMA: MENTAL HEALTH DISCLOSURE IN THE WORKPLACE 10 Oct 2024

Japan, 10 October 2024 – A recent web poll conducted by Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, has revealed that most professionals don’t feel comfortable talking openly about their mental health in the workplace.

JAPAN RANKS AMONG TOP TALENT NETWORKS GLOBALLY IN SELECTED INDUSTRIES ACCORDING TO NEW HAYS REPORT 26 Sep 2024

Japan, 12 Sep 2024 - Japan was identified as a top talent network across two industries in a new Hays report that details markets with the strongest talent profiles, those struggling with the biggest talent deficits, and where organisations can find the most cost-effective talent networks to hire the skills they need.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS IS THE BIGGEST SOFT SKILL GEN Z NEED TO DEVELOP FOR THE WORLD OF WORK 17 Aug 2024

A recent poll by Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan, reveals the critical soft skills that Generation Z (Gen Z) needs to thrive in the workplace.

TOP FIVE CHALLENGES FACED BY HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS IN JAPAN FOR AI IMPLEMENTATION IN RECRUITMENT 18 Jul 2024

Japan, 18 July 2024 – Human resources professionals in Japan were most concerned about the quality of candidates selected by AI recruitment tools according to Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment.

4 IN 10 ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE PROFESSIONALS IN ASIA OPEN TO NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 28 May 2024

Japan, 27th May 2024 – Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment investigated the latest trends driving accountancy and finance professionals today.

SALARY NO LONGER TOP REASON EMPLOYEES LEAVE 25 Apr 2024

Japan, 25th Mar 2024 – The 2024 Hays Asia Salary Guide which surveyed 1,554 skilled professionals and 328 employers from Japan revealed that salary packages were no longer the top reason employees chose to stay with a company.

EMPLOYERS IN JAPAN NOT CONFIDENT IN HIRING CYBER SECURITY TALENT 01 Apr 2024

Japan, 1st April 2024 – Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment recently released the Hays Global Cyber Security Report 2024 which was completed in late 2023 and features insights from over 1,000 cyber security leaders, from across 47 countries. The report explores how cyber security leaders are currently approaching recruitment and retention strategies for qualified cyber security staff, as well as the anticipated impact of AI, and their organisations investment plans.

EMPLOYEES MORE PESSIMISTIC ABOUT RAISES THIS YEAR COMPARED TO EMPLOYERS 25 Mar 2024

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment released the 2024 Hays Asia Salary Guide which surveyed 1,554 skilled professionals and 328 employers from Japan. The guide compiles salary and sector overviews based on real data and a survey of skilled professionals across China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

GENDER BALANCE AT WORK DRIVES GROWTH, HAYS STUDY FINDS 06 Mar 2024

Japan, 6th March 2024 – Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment asked over 5,000 professionals what their thoughts were on inclusivity at work ahead of International Women’s Day.

Over a third of job applicants use ChatGPT when applying for a job 28 Feb 2024

Hays, the world’s specialist leader in workforce solutions and recruitment, asked over 15,000 respondents whether they had used ChatGPT when applying for a job, 39% said they had used the generative AI tool to help with their CV/resume, which is a 13% increase from 2023.

Hays named Asia’s Best Finance & Accounting Recruiter in FutureCFO Excellence Awards 2024 26 Feb 2024

Japan, 26th Feb 2024 - Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment was awarded the Best Recruitment Consultancy Finance & Accountancy in the FutureCFO Excellence Awards Ceremony, held last night at Fullerton Hotel in Singapore.
Driven by a desire to do the right thing, solve skills shortages and empower the workforce of tomorrow, Hays is honoured to be awarded as Best Finance & Accounting Recruiter in Asia.

66.7% OF EMPLOYEES AGREE WITH POST-COVID WORK ARRANGEMENT POLICY, NEW STUDY FROM HAYS FINDS 08 Feb 2024

Japan, 8th Jan 2024 – Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, reveals the latest flexible working options amongst 1,554 skilled professionals in Japan and its impact on employee satisfaction in the workplace.

51.5% OF EMPLOYERS HAVE NO PLANS TO USE AI IN RECRUITMENT IN THE NEXT YEAR, NEW STUDY FROM HAYS FINDS 26 Jan 2024

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, recently analysed hiring trends data to reveal how employees and hiring managers used Generative AI in the recruitment process.

Zero Gravity wins Super Connect For Good Competition 22 Dec 2023

The Super Connect for Good (SCFG) competition powered by Empact Ventures and Hays has announced its Global Winner at its fourth annual event.

DIRK HAHN APPOINTED AS CEO 05 Sep 2023

Hays plc ("Hays" or the "Company"), the leading global specialist recruitment company, today announces the appointment of Dirk Hahn as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") with effect from 1 September 2023. This follows the announcement on 23 February 2023 that the Company had commenced a process to identify a successor to Alistair Cox.