Home » HR practices » Diversity » Japan: record numbers of foreign workers mark a turning point in the country’s labor market Japan: record numbers of foreign workers mark a turning point in the country’s labor market According to the Labor Ministry data, for the very first time, the number of foreigners working in Japan is expected to exceed the one million mark. This is a major turning point in the country’s labor market history that has traditionally hired almost 100% Japanese nationals. The hiring policies of the country’s big companies such as Hitachi, Toyota, and Shiseido are now indicating a need to diversify their manpower so as to ‘better align themselves with globalization’ (Shiseido). Through . Published on 09 June 2016 à 13h28 - Update on 09 June 2016 à 13h28 Resources Record numbers of foreign workers and their reception into Japan’s big businesses. Latest government data show that at the end of June 2015, the number of foreigners in Japan exceeded 2.17 million and in 2014, a record 13,000 were allowed to exchange their student visas for work permits. Certain big Japanese employers are betting on increased diversity and are now opening their doors to foreign workers,… Need more info ? Contact mind's on-demand study service Which service do you want to contact :WritingCommercial serviceTechnical SupportFirst name Last name Organization Function email* Object of the message Your messageRGPD J’accepte la politique de confidentialité.CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Essentials Les dernières publications Supporting parenthood in the workplace: a win-win strategy Supporting employee carers: a CSR challenge Analyzes Les dernières publications Paternity leave: data observations from 41 countries EU: during H1 2022 five EU Member States have raised their minimum salary levels
