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The Pulse of Recruitment report: Salary raises in Japan surpass initial projections amidst conservative Asia outlook 01 Oct 2025
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
Hays reveals the top 10 in-demand jobs for Japan 03 Jul 2025
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 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
Working professionals in Japan most likely to switch jobs among countries surveyed in Hays Asia Salary Guide 19 Mar 2025
Working professionals in Japan least satisfied with salary among Asian countries surveyed 05 Mar 2025
Navigating Japan’s talent landscape in 2025: Hays reveals its top talent trends for the coming year 12 Dec 2024
89 per cent of hiring managers in Asia think inclusive recruitment benefits everyone according to Hays study 12 Dec 2024
CHALLENGING THE STIGMA: MENTAL HEALTH DISCLOSURE IN THE WORKPLACE 10 Oct 2024
JAPAN RANKS AMONG TOP TALENT NETWORKS GLOBALLY IN SELECTED INDUSTRIES ACCORDING TO NEW HAYS REPORT 26 Sep 2024
COMMUNICATION SKILLS IS THE BIGGEST SOFT SKILL GEN Z NEED TO DEVELOP FOR THE WORLD OF WORK 17 Aug 2024
TOP FIVE CHALLENGES FACED BY HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS IN JAPAN FOR AI IMPLEMENTATION IN RECRUITMENT 18 Jul 2024
4 IN 10 ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE PROFESSIONALS IN ASIA OPEN TO NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 28 May 2024
SALARY NO LONGER TOP REASON EMPLOYEES LEAVE 25 Apr 2024
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
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.
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