Recognizing Unusual Worker’s Accidents for Teleworkers
A woman in her 50s working for Yokohama-based Starkey Japan, a manufacturer of hearing aids, developed an adjustment disorder because [...]
Guidance on providing workplace information to help eliminate mismatches between job seekers will be developed
◆The key to eliminating mismatches is to provide information As work needs become more diverse, it is important to provide [...]
What is Mommy Track?
Mommy Track refers to a situation in which a woman returns to work after childbirth, but is assigned to supportive [...]
Excerpts from the Seventeen-Article Constitution, which was promulgated by Prince Shotoku over 1400 years ago.
Avoid holding grudges or getting angry with others. Don't be surprised if someone disagrees with you, as everyone has their [...]
Wage Revision Rates Reach Record Highs – From the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Fact-Finding Survey
◆Companies that raised wages increased both the amount and the rate of increase compared to last year. According to the [...]
The current status of caregiver turnover – the use of support systems and the need for countermeasures
◆Results of Questionnaire on Caregiver Turnover According to the results of a survey on nursing care turnover conducted by Tokyo [...]
Labor Union Membership Rate at 16.3%, Record Low, MHLW Estimates
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced on December 20 that the labor union membership rate was estimated [...]
The “50-people barrier” and the increase in mental health problems
◆50 people Barrier The "50-employee barrier" refers to the management issues that arise when the number of employees exceeds 50. [...]
Details of the package for immediate response to the “annual income barrier” and strengthening of support
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has announced details of a package of enhanced support as an immediate [...]
The “Criteria for Recognition of Mental Disorders Due to Psychological Overload” has been revised.
◆Background of the Amendment The "Criteria for Recognition of Mental Disability due to Psychological Overload" was revised and notified on [...]