Articles

  • 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…

    March 13, 2025
  • 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…

    February 14, 2025
  • 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…

    January 21, 2025
  • 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…

    January 17, 2025
  • 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…

    December 12, 2024
  • Bridging Japan’s Language Gap

    Last week, I shared an article highlighting Japan’s record-low 92nd place in the EF English Proficiency Index (https://shorturl.at/ADZwO)….

    November 19, 2024