More than 75% of employees say they have used ChatGPT for work Robert Walters candidate survey of professionals working at companies in Japan

NEWS More than 75% of employees say they have used ChatGPT for work Robert Walters candidate survey of professionals working at companies in Japan 7 November 2023   Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan released results of their latest survey looking at how employees are using ChatGPT and AI tools in the workplace at both Japanese companies and gaishikei (foreign-affiliated companies).   Is the emergence of ChatGPT bringing generative AI closer to the workplace in Japan to change the image of AI as we know it?  Here is a summary of the top findings from the survey, which was separated into “AI” and “Chat GPT” sections:   AI: Familiarity […]

転職先選びに影響する「副業・兼業」制度 /副業・兼業は自身のスキルアップにつながる

NEWS Companies allowing ‘side job or business’ highly attractive for jobseekers in Japan 31 May 2023 Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan announced the results of their latest survey1 conducted on professionals (20s to 60s and over) working at both foreign-affiliated and Japanese companies in Japan that explores interest in having a side job or business alongside one’s current job. Companies in Japan have been trying out various initiatives to secure high-quality talent while grappling with numerous social issues affecting the country such as declining birthrate, ageing population and shrinking labour force. One such initiative makes it possible for employees to take on a ‘side job or business’ while […]

減給を伴わない「週4日勤務(週休3日)制」の実現 ロバート・ウォルターズ・グループが4Day Week Global Foundationと提携

NEWS The 4 Day Working Week”: 100% pay for workers for 80% of the hours 9 May 2023 Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Group has forged a new partnership with pioneering non-profit organisation 4 Day Week Global Foundation to explore how the concept of the 4-day working week could be a strategy to maximise productivity and retention with regard to staffing and recruitment for companies worldwide. Robert Walters Group and 4 Day Week Global Foundation kicked off the new partnership by launching the first in a series of webinars with the founder and pioneer of the 4-day week movement, Andrew Barnes, and introduced the concept featuring real examples from […]

進む遠隔地勤務制度の導入

人材獲得・確保に好影響

NEWS Progressive implementation of remote working systems shows positive impact on attracting and retaining talent 13 April 2023 On 6 April, specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan announced the results of their latest survey* conducted on global professionals. (*See “Reference” at end for survey data details) There has been a shift to returning to the office for companies in Japan due to concerns about reduced productivity from remote working, difficulties in establishing smooth communication and concerns about information management and security from the perspective of attracting and retaining talent. However, results from the survey show that a remote working system, a scheme that allows employees to live anywhere in […]

企業は人材不足への懸念を強めている実態 -人材紹介会社ロバート・ウォルターズ、首都圏・関西圏の給与・採用動向を発表-

NEWS Companies in Japan increasingly concerned about talent shortage 7 March 2023 On 2 March, specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan announced the results of its Salary Survey 2023, which summarizes hiring trends and salary levels for thousands of roles across 31 countries including Japan and survey findings based on responses from 196 companies and 864 company employees working in Japan. Talent shortage concerns are growing among employers, more than in 2022 According to the survey, 57% of companies said they were ‘very concerned’ about a shortage of professional skills/employees ready-to-work, an increase compared to 48% of companies said the same in a similar survey in 2022. In addition, […]

Rio Tinto and Marubeni partner to create stronger and more responsible Aluminium supply chains

NEWS Rio Tinto and Marubeni partner to create stronger and more responsible Aluminium supply chains 18 February 2023 MELBOURNE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Global miner Rio Tinto and Japanese trader and business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation have agreed a first sale under a new strategic Collaboration Agreement to secure a sustainable and reliable supply of Rio Tinto’s Responsible Aluminium products to Japanese downstream manufacturers. The first sale is a batch of Rio Tinto’s RenewAlTM high purity aluminium, from the renewably powered New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS), to a major Japanese motorcycle manufacturer committed to reducing carbon emissions throughout its supply chains and manufacturing process. The agreement, the first of its kind in Japan […]

組織を強くする企業文化の形成・人材確保には、人材の多様性がカギとなる 人材紹介会社ロバート・ウォルターズ、首都圏・関西圏の給与・採用動向を発表

NEWS 【Salary Survey 2023】“Sustaining intersectionality” – a key driver to bolster company culture? 17 February 2023 Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan revealed findings from its “Salary Survey 2023” on 15 February, suggesting companies should delve into countering the demotivators that employees are grappling with as they consider a new career move. In addition to “to increase my salary” and “to progress my career” both at 51%,“time for a change and do something new” (39%) & “poor company culture” (27%) also ranked among the top reasons why employees surveyed are not satisfied and lack creativity and stimulation at work, leading them to seek new opportunities. “Time for a change” […]

Colonial Trade Hiring

NEWS Colonial Trade Hiring 14 February 2023 Colonial Trade is looking for a experience wine professional to join a growing team, a hybrid role with 2 days on site and 3 days working remotely~servicing existing and sourcing new wholesale accounts”    Criteria: Must be bilingual (business level in both English & Japanese)  Must have 2 years experience in wine trade  Full time (we can consider a part time arrangement for the right candidate) Must be able to work in Japan  Job is based in the Meguro Area of Tokyo. Recent Post 14 Feb 2023 Colonial Trade Hiring 09 Feb 2023 ANZCCJ & ANZ Joint panel discussion 03 Feb 2023 Call to “strengthen retention […]

ANZCCJ & ANZ Joint panel discussion

NEWS ANZCCJ & ANZ Joint panel discussion 14 February 2023 Thank you to members and guests for joining the ANZCCJ and the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) at the Conrad Tokyo for a panel discussion to learn how the bank’s values and vision have shaped its transformation. Following opening remarks from Peter Roberts OAM (Deputy Head of Mission of Australia to Japan) it was fantastic to be joined by Shayne Elliott (CEO) and Mitch Mason (CEO Japan) and to hear from Farhan Faruqui (CFO), Mark Whelan (Group Executive Institutional), Kathryn van der Merwe (Group Executive Talent & Culture) and Antonia Watson (CEO NZ) about how the bank`s strategy of simplifying and strengthening areas, where it can deliver great customer outcomes […]

人材不足の深刻化で 企業は従業員の離職・定着を懸念 昇給: 企業と会社員の 期待値にギャップ

NEWS Call to “strengthen retention efforts” and “clarify room for pay negotiation” amidst intensifying talent shortage 3 February 2023 On 17 January, specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan announced the launch of its digital “Salary Survey 2023,” which summarizes hiring trends and salary levels for thousands of roles across 31 countries including Japan and survey findings based on responses from 196 companies and 864 company employees working in Japan. Salary Survey 2023 Registration Form: https://www.robertwalters.co.jp/en/salarysurvey.html   A call to enhance retention efforts for employers with high rate of professionals considering a career change by the end of 2023 76% of companies surveyed recognize that retention remains a concern among […]