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Japan’s economy and the way people work are constantly changing. Are you keeping pace? Make smarter hires, hone your management skills and advance your career with our exclusive research and experience-driven resources.

5 ways to increase your market value

Explore specific methods and strategies you can implement to increase your market value in Japan.

Accelerating Japan’s digital transformation

Understand DX and its significance in business transformation for companies in Japan.

4 tips to advance your career as a female executive

In this article, we share a few tips to help women advance their careers in Japan.

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2024 Salary Guide

Access Robert Half’s 2024 Japan salary guide, including salary range data, perks and benefits, hiring trends and average salaries in Japan, with a focus on corporate culture.

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Why it’s still a good time to change jobs despite COVID-19

Feeling less motivated to change jobs due to the impact of coronavirus on the employment market? Here’s why it’s still a good time to go job hunting.

How the Gen Z mind-set is transforming the nature of employment

Don't expect Gen Z to ‘grow up’ and start acting more like your generation. Take a moment to appreciate their own brand of leadership in the workplace.

Should we be concerned about digital transformation eliminating finance jobs?

Digitisation has become an inherent part of the finance function with many areas being automated through digital transformation. Should we be concerned?

Japan's Top 5 in-demand IT jobs

As DX is being promoted, securing IT talent has become a pressing issue for companies in Japan. In this blog, we introduce five IT occupations that are particularly in demand in today's job market.

Common workplace ‘wisdom’ that may not be that wise after all

Some common advice that stubbornly persists in office environments is best taken with a grain of salt if you want to truly succeed.

Clash of the titans: Managing multiple bosses

Getting caught in the middle of two warring directors at work? Managing multiple bosses is an art. Visit Robert Half.

How to find remote work without leaving the house

With in-person meetings off-limits, here’s how to find remote work without leaving your home.

The future of accounting: 5 positions in high demand in the digital and AI era

While there are concerns that the evolution of AI will impact the future of accounting jobs, AI is also creating new demands. Here are some examples of accounting jobs that will be in high demand in the coming digital and AI age.