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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
GENDER BALANCE AT WORK DRIVES GROWTH, HAYS STUDY FINDS 06 Mar 2024
Over a third of job applicants use ChatGPT when applying for a job 28 Feb 2024
Hays named Asia’s Best Finance & Accounting Recruiter in FutureCFO Excellence Awards 2024 26 Feb 2024
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
51.5% OF EMPLOYERS HAVE NO PLANS TO USE AI IN RECRUITMENT IN THE NEXT YEAR, NEW STUDY FROM HAYS FINDS 26 Jan 2024
Zero Gravity wins Super Connect For Good Competition 22 Dec 2023
DIRK HAHN APPOINTED AS CEO 05 Sep 2023
The contract recruitment market is booming in Kansai - Demand and supply are growing for companies that seek specialized skills and talents who desire flexible work styles 31 Aug 2023
CONTINGENT WORKERS KEY TO UNLOCKING THE BENEFITS OF A BOUNDARYLESS WORKFORCE 08 Aug 2023
THE TOP INDUSTRIES EXPECTED TO HIRE THROUGHOUT 2023 IN JAPAN 19 Jul 2023
HAYS JAPAN EARNS GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION 12 Jul 2023
CYBER SECURITY SKILLS SHORTAGE THREATENS DEFENCE OF ORGANISATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE 06 Jun 2023
Hays, the world’s specialist leader in workforce solutions and recruitment, has recently released the Hays Global Cyber Security Report 2023, revealing that a shortage of cyber security skills is impacting the defence strategies of organisations.
THE START-UPS AND SCALES-UPS TACKLING GLOBAL CHALLENGES 19 May 2023
Hays and Empact Ventures have released ‘The Tech for Good Report 2023’, showcasing the inspirational start-ups and scale-ups that are driving innovation to support environmental sustainability, enhance learning and development for children across the globe, and support the treatment of patients across the health sector.
How to boost productivity at work and make generative AI work for you 12 May 2023
The impact of ChatGPT, and other generative AI technologies, on the world of work has become a hotly contested topic globally, but Hays, the world’s leading specialist in workforce solutions and recruitment, sees an opportunity to leverage the technologies to help boost productivity in the workplace.
Hays Japan announces Asia Salary Guide 2023 22 Mar 2023
BUSINESS LEADERS MUST EMBED SUSTAINABILITY INTO THEIR ORGANISATIONS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT 16 Feb 2023
TOP TEN IN-DEMAND TECH JOBS IN 2023 18 Jan 2023
The Retention Recipe To Combat Asia’s Tech Talent War 31 Oct 2022
The pandemic has sparked a large-scale digitalisation in nearly every industry, resulting in a surge in job volume in the technology sector in Asia, which has traditionally been skill short. As technological advances and digitalisation trends set to accelerate, business leaders have reflected growing concerns about the ability to find the skilled talent to fill technology roles.
EMPLOYEES COULD BE KEY TO TACKLING SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES 21 Oct 2022
Sustainability is increasingly a priority for organisations, as they consider the impact they have on the environment, the impact of climate-related risks on their activities and their responsibility to act. While there are challenges to becoming a sustainable business, employees could be the solution to addressing them, says Hays, the world leading specialist in workforce solutions and recruitment.
UNDERSTAND TECH TALENT TO DESIGN WINNING EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE 12 Oct 2022
Asia’s technology industry has seen challenges recently, between new attitudes to work, gradually worsening market conditions, and a growing precariousness of tech jobs. To keep morale high, employee engagement strategies tailored to tech talent are key, says world leading specialist in workforce solutions and recruitment, Hays.
DISCONNECT IN THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES 21 Sep 2022
Hays, the world’s specialist leader in workforce solutions and recruitment, has revealed that while most organisations are worried about skill shortages, only half of workers believe the learning resources provided by their employers meet their requirements to allow them to upskill within their role in a constantly evolving world of work. This contrasts with 60% of employers who believe the resources they offer meet the needs of their workers.
PROFESSIONALS MUST ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS TO ASSESS ORGANISATIONS 19 Aug 2022
Skill shortages have led to high levels of demand across several sectors, meaning skilled professionals have greater choice of opportunities and must ask the right interview questions when deciding if an organisation is the right fit for them, says Hays - the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment.
CUSTOMER CENTRICITY, STRONG PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATION KEY TO OVERCOMING WORKFORCE CHALLENGES 21 Jul 2022
YOUNG PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY SKILLS FOR TODAY’S WORLD OF WORK 15 Jul 2022
HAYS UNDERGOES BRAND REFRESH AND REPOSITIONING TO REFLECT THE NEW WORLD OF WORK 05 Jul 2022
Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, has unveiled a major brand refresh and repositioning to better meet the changing needs of organisations and professionals in the rapidly evolving world of work.
The Inside Story of ESG in Japan is Out Now 19 May 2022
How Business Leaders Can Avoid Proximity Bias Affecting Their Hybrid Workforce 27 Apr 2022
EMPLOYERS IN JAPAN LEAST CONFIDENT ABOUT HIRING SKILLED TALENT COMPARED TO REST OF ASIA 07 Apr 2022
THE HUNT FOR NEW CHALLENGES DRIVING JOBSEEKERS IN JAPAN MORE THAN SALARY 17 Mar 2022
77% Japanese workers said they are actively on the hunt for a new job or are open to new opportunities, finds the 2022 Hays Asia Salary Guide survey.
43% OF PROFESSIONALS IN ASIA STILL BELIEVE DIVERSITY TO BE A BARRIER TO CAREER PROGRESSION AT THEIR ORGANISATIONS 09 Mar 2022
Recruiting experts Hays conducted a survey of nearly 1000 people in Asia to find out if diversity policies have an impact on career progression. 43% said it was a barrier at their organisation while 57% said it was not.
2022 HAYS ASIA SALARY GUIDE – OUT NOW 02 Mar 2022
HAYS REPORT SEES WORKING WORLD CHANGING FOREVER POST PANDEMIC 11 Jan 2022
Hays, the world’s leading recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled people, today publishes a report that analysed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global skilled labour market and sets out its potential longer-term effects on the skilled labour markets, globally.
WHAT ARE HAYS JAPAN’S TOP TEN TALENT TRENDS FOR 2022? 23 Dec 2021
As Japan returns back to business as usual - we can expect an increase in hiring across most sectors.
Jump start your year by reading our Hays Japan’s top ten talent trends in 2022
FUTURE-PROOF TECH TALENT STRATEGY TO BOOST BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 20 Oct 2021
A world-class, future-proof recruitment strategy is the key to improving the performance of technology companies, finds recruitment specialist Hays. In a recent poll, 45 per cent of nearly 500 respondents agreed that it improves overall productivity, alongside customer experience (26 per cent), product quality (19 per cent), and financial performance (10 per cent).
Life sciences and e-commerce at the forefront of Japan’s pandemic-inspired supply chain boom 25 Aug 2021
New job interview guide reveals most commonly asked questions – and how to answer them 23 Jun 2021
The recently released Hays Interview Guide provides a comprehensive list of tips to give candidates an edge in their next job interview.
EMPLOYERS: KICKSTART GEN Z’S CAREERS POST-PANDEMIC 26 May 2021
COVID-19 hit Generation Z’s entry to the world of work hard, damaging not only their career prospects but the sustainability of the future talent pipeline. Fortunately, employers who are returning to growth are uniquely positioned to help the COVID-era cohort of university and school graduates start over.
BY SETTING SUSTAINABILITY GOALS BUSINESSES ARE BETTER POSITIONED TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN KEY TALENT 13 May 2021
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), which assesses the sustainability and societal impact of businesses, has gathered significant momentum in recent years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses into survival mode and in some cases sustainability efforts slipped down priority lists. As the world begins to recover from the global pandemic, businesses must again move substantiality back near the top of their agenda.
Autonomous and electrical vehicles the key for Japan’s resurgent industrial sector 10 May 2021
Though Japan’s economy had slowed even prior to the global pandemic, following three straight quarters of decline the second half of 2020 saw an economic rebound, climbing to above pre-corona levels. And as the government’s stimulus initiatives begin to bear fruit, consumer confidence is returning, all of which bodes well for Japan’s industrial sector.
MANCHESTER CITY PLAYERS REVEAL HOW THEY REACH THEIR CAREER GOALS 06 May 2021
Hays, the world’s leading recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled people, has launched a four-part video series revealing how Manchester City players have had to prepare and be adaptable during their careers to help them reach their career goals.
Salary stasis as Asia recovers from revenue shortfalls 29 Mar 2021
ASIA'S EMPLOYEES FACE SALARY AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE DIFFICULTIES, AND MUST UPSKILL TO THRIVE 22 Mar 2021
Hard times and hope with Asia gearing up for an uncertain year as revealed in the new Hays Asia 2021 Salary Guide 24 Feb 2021
HAYS APPOINTS JAPAN MANAGING DIRECTOR 15 Feb 2021
THE INCREASING IMPORTANCE OF THE CIO AND IT TEAMS 02 Feb 2021
JAPAN’S PROFESSONALS SEEK A FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE THAT VALUES EMPLOYEE WELLBEING SAYS NEW REPORT BY HAYS 21 Jan 2021
Flexible working options and employee wellbeing are top priorities for job seekers in Asia as they look to the new era of work, finds the new Uncovering the DNA of the Future Workplace in Asia report by leading recruitment experts Hays, which surveyed over 9,000 working professionals across Asia in February and again in September 2020.
SKILLS CONFIDENCE LOW AMONGST PROFESSIONALS IN JAPAN SAYS REPORT BY HAYS 08 Jan 2021
How to enhance the customer experience through automation and Artificial intelligence 24 Dec 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation continue to develop as a method of providing the best possible experience and service to customers. Recruiting experts Hays shares its advice on how it utilised the technology to improve its insights and ultimately provide a better and a more personalised service to customers.
JAPAN’S TOP TEN TALENT TRENDS FOR 2021 17 Dec 2020
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.
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