Over Half of Japanese Firms Feel Shortage of Regular Staff
# staff shortage# Teikoku Databank# human resources
Key Points
- More than half of companies feel a shortage of regular staff, according to Teikoku Databank.
- Retail and food service industries are the most affected sectors.
- Human resource management has become a major challenge for firms.
Analysis
Over half of Japanese firms feel a shortage of regular staff, making human resource management a major challenge. This could lead to higher wages and better working conditions as companies compete for talent.