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49% Of Japanese Companies Have An “Old Man Who Does Nothing” According To A Survey

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People don't want their weakest link to become a part of a chain. This is why people often avoid joining new companies. Some people, however, find the sweet spot where they can do enough not to get fired. This is often to the dismay of their more hardworking colleagues. To learn more about this phenomenon, consulting company, Shikigaku interviewed 300 employees at over … [Read more...] about 49% Of Japanese Companies Have An “Old Man Who Does Nothing” According To A Survey

One-Third Of Major Japanese Companies Don’t Have Female Executives

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In total, 33.4 percent of the top companies listed in Japan did not have female executives at the end of July, and more than 50 percent in specific sectors such as shipping, pulp, and paper, the Cabinet Office said last week.In the 2,189 companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, 732 had no female executives, including auditors and board members, in late … [Read more...] about One-Third Of Major Japanese Companies Don’t Have Female Executives

Japanese Bullet Trains Add Office Cars For Suitable Work Environment

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East Japan Railway Co. on Monday rolled out "office cars" on selected Shinkansen bullet trains that connect Tokyo with the country's central and northern areas to satisfy the growing demands for a fresh working style amid the outbreak of coronavirus. Passengers who want to enjoy such facilities should travel on the 8 numbered cars of the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku lines. … [Read more...] about Japanese Bullet Trains Add Office Cars For Suitable Work Environment

IT Company In Tokyo Adopted 9 Abandoned Cats To Promote Staff’s Productivity and Office Efficiency

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Cat lovers will take any opportunity to spend time with their feline friends. From offering all they own to their fur babies to sharing meals with their furry friends.If you're a cat lover, then you'd definitely want to work at this company because it is literally cat heaven! An IT firm, Ferray Corporation in Japan, adopted nine "office cats" to improve efficiency and promote a … [Read more...] about IT Company In Tokyo Adopted 9 Abandoned Cats To Promote Staff’s Productivity and Office Efficiency