The Never-Ending Work Scenario: A New Spin on Japan’s Famous “Job for Life”
Over just the last five years, Japan’s retirement age has been pushed back—first from 60 to 65, and more recently from 65 to 70. Following this trend, we can estimate that by 2025, the Japanese government will be urging companies to accept employees until the age of 80. This is in light of the anticipated labor shortage caused by an aging society and depopulation. According to the United Nations, in 2017, 33.4% of the total population in Japan was aged over 60. It was furthe
How TDK Is Innovating Talent Acquisition to Create Opportunities for a Global Workforce
TDK is a multinational Japanese electronics company with decades of experience developing cutting-edge technology around the globe. To learn how the company keeps its talent fresh, motivated, and innovative in an ever-changing world, GLOBIS faculty Cristian Vlad interviewed Andreas Keller, who oversees TDK human resource operations. CV: How do you innovate talent operations at TDK? AK: Our policy is to put the best people in the best place at the best possible time. To do thi
