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Candidate with Multiple Offers – How to Compete in a Tight Candidate Market—Even When Your Competitor Offers Higher Salary
In Japan, finding a strong candidate isn’t even half the battle. The real challenge? Keeping them engaged until the offer—and winning them…
Motivation Factors in the Workplace – A Look at 2025 Trends in Japan
At FocusCore, we have been introducing insights into employee motivation through our annual salary guides for the past few years. Historically, factors…
Navigating the Shift in Hiring: How Hiring Professionals in Their 50s and 60s Can Benefit Your Company
The Era of Lifetime Employment is Over: Embracing Mid-Career Hires in the Age of Extended Retirement With the end of the era…
Staying Ahead in Japan’s Talent Retention Game: Insights for Foreign Companies, 2025
Attracting and retaining top talent is a growing challenge for companies in 2025. According to insights from our Salary Guide and LinkedIn…
Know Japanese Holidays, Know When to Contact
Japan is a country of many unique national holidays. Companies take days off, and when you are outside of Japan, it becomes…
Whose Opinion Should Be Considered When Deciding to Hire New Talent?
When hiring for key leadership roles, such as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Country Manager, it is critical to gather insights…