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TEPCO to improve tough working conditions at Fukushima nuclear plant
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
About 500 to 600 workers of the troubled nuclear plant is working in a situation in which minimum sleep and food can be ensured.
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Five to Follow on Twitter for Hiring
Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Check out some of the most popular niche job board for employers and job seekers in the world of new-age communications.
The value of experience and internships
Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Companies are beginning to give opportunities to candidates who do not have degrees but who feel they can "demonstrate their suitability for the job via other means.
“Interview fear” will no more be your companion after reading it
Wed, Mar 30, 2011
It is worthwhile keeping in mind that people taking an interview are not driven by the motive of haunting candidates with questions but simply want to give them a clear picture of the duties and responsibilities in their organization.
Accidental heroes, Japan's nuclear samurai
Wed, Mar 30, 2011
The fate of the troubled plants in Fukushima--and perhaps the rest of Japan--may be in the hands of 500 reactor workers.
The 'Silver Tsunami': Why Older Workers Offer Better Value Than Younger Ones
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Employers that accommodate older workers can find a ready pool of talent for jobs that might otherwise go unfilled.
Are potential employees scoffing at your salary offer?
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Candidates and employees, whether in an up or a down economy, deserve to be treated with respect.
Compare people to the company standard
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Is hiring simply about interviewing as much candidates as possible; the more they are, the better the chances of getting the right person?
How many HR employees do you have--and should you have--in your organization?
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Determining the appropriate volume of workforce to keep may help in boosting performance and productivity.
Jobs Outlook: Careers Headed for the Trash Pile
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
If you are thinking of pursuing any of these, a backup plan may come handy.
Social recruiting isn't for everyone
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Does it make any sense to resort to social recruiting in the first place?
What I wish I knew before entering the workforce
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Most often than not, real work is anything but those you pick up from college.
33 Things Your Mama Never Told You About Looking for Work in 2011...
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Things to be aware of when looking for work in 2011.
Are Your Most Talented People Losing Their Minds?
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Or why you are ethically obligated to determine whether your employees are losing their ability to effectively process ideas.
MBAs don't really care about social responsibility, study shows
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Despite the financial crisis and the hubbub surrounding the MBA Oath, researchers found that MBAs put little marginal value on a company's CSR when evaluating job offers.
The HBR Interview: “What Is It That Only I Can Do?”
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Those who can make decisions through consensus often make better decisions.
Detach Yourself from Your Work
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
What are your thoughts about work and how it can take over your life? Do you have any recommendations for detaching from work?
The Peter Principle Lives
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Now 40, The Peter Principle resonates even more today, when a lust for accomplishment has led to an unprecedented level of incompetence.
Need a break? Japanese workers do
Thu, Dec 30, 2010
A survey finds Japanese take the least days vacation, French the most.
Twelve Signs Arrogance Is Running Your Company
Thu, Dec 30, 2010
Maybe you let talented players walk away or give yourself credit you don't deserve.
2011 Employment Trends Jobs Seekers Need to Know Now
Thu, Dec 30, 2010
Wondering what 2011 might hold for you when it comes to your career? Here are some employment trends predicted for the year ahead.
Japan’s Workers: Please Don’t Send Me Abroad. Ever.
Thu, Dec 30, 2010
Common reasons were “I can’t speak English,” or “The overseas environment may not be safe.”
More Japan firms to expand than cut FY 2012 graduate recruitment
Thu, Dec 30, 2010
Companies are slated to hire more workers instead of cutting employment, according to a survey.
Trial job scheme paying off / Program helps avoid mismatches between companies, employees
Thu, Dec 30, 2010
Only 30.3 percent of nonregular contract workers aged 15 to 34 can make ends meet on their own incomes, according to a survey by the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry.
Disabled consultants help firms improve products
Thu, Dec 30, 2010
Products ranging from super absorbent towels to portable message boards have become hot in the market, thanks to visually impaired advisers.
12 Things Good Bosses Believe
Mon, Dec 27, 2010
All the technique and behavior coaching in the world won't make a boss great if that boss doesn't also have a certain mindset.
Itochu to send young workers to emerging countries to study language
Tue, Nov 30, 2010
Though around 80 to 90 percent of those who are subject to the new program will learn Chinese, some will have to study in Russian, Portuguese or Spanish-speaking countries on an as-needed basis.
Japan's Overblown Anxiety
Tue, Nov 30, 2010
Has the country lost its animal spirit, or is all this pessimism overdone?
Insiders and outsiders
Tue, Nov 30, 2010
Japan’s fabled corporate culture is ill-suited to a smaller workforce and a knowledge-based economy.
M.B.A.’s in Japan Struggle for Respect
Tue, Nov 30, 2010
So you think that MBA from a topnotch Japanese university will secure your career prospects? Think again.
Stop Applying For Jobs And Get Tactical And Creative
Tue, Nov 30, 2010
Sometimes you have to create a job opportunity, if you want recruiters coming to you, instead of chasing after jobs and recruiters.
The Japan syndrome
Tue, Nov 30, 2010
The biggest lesson the country may yet teach the world is about the growth-sapping effects of ageing.
AskHR: How to Effectively Work with Headhunters in Japan
Tue, Nov 16, 2010
Read Andrew and Yoshi's responses to your HR-related questions and feel free to post your comments, suggestions, and even contradicting thoughts or ideas! Let's get the discussion going!
From hoarding to hiring
Sat, Oct 30, 2010
Some countries have successfully preserved jobs. Now they must create new ones.
Forget Mentors: Employ a Personal Board of Directors
Sat, Oct 30, 2010
Instead of relying on a single upper-level manager, assemble a team of equipped specialists for yourself as if you were creating a board of directors.
How Much Are You Worth?
Sat, Oct 30, 2010
When leaders themselves are insecure, symptoms such as self-aggrandizement, high need for control, poor listening skills and impatience come out, making those who work for them feel devalued.
Old-age tension
Sat, Oct 30, 2010
Increasing the retirement age is inevitable and better than the alternatives.
Search and employ
Sat, Oct 30, 2010
This year’s Nobel prizewinners owe their award to insights into how people find jobs.
Which of These People Is Your Future CEO?: The Different Ways Military Experience Prepares Managers for Leadership
Sat, Oct 30, 2010
Military experience fosters branch-specific skills such as process management that have significant implications for the success of military veterans in the corporate world.
Help! I'm an Underperformer
Sat, Oct 23, 2010
If you're screwing up you should be open with your boss and show them you are taking responsibility for what's in your control.
Are There Jobs That Can't Be Outsourced?
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
As more companies scale back, what skills should workers develop that will have staying power?
Why Companies Should Insist that Employees Take Naps
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Believe it or not, naps are a powerful source of competitive advantage.
Critical thinking
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Where do graduates end up doing unskilled work? And earning most?
To Get Paid What You're Worth, Know Your Disruptive Skills
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
When you know exactly what your value proposition is, rather than perpetually trading at a discount, you'll command the premium you deserve.
Why Can't Companies Teach?
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Organizations have their own competencies and practices, not to mention experts, from whom its own people can benefit.
8 Jobs That Require Imagination
Mon, Aug 30, 2010
Get paid to use your creativity and imagination with these great-paying jobs.
Saving Japan's universities
Mon, Aug 30, 2010
Are Japanese universities doing their job or being part of the problem by failing to provide students with a sense of achievement?
Headhunting in Japan put Samsung on the path to greatness
Mon, Aug 30, 2010
While Japanese electronics manufacturers struggle to regain their past glory, the South Korean giant has come to dominate both sales and market share.
