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The proposal seeks to deal with a supposedly temporary shortage of workers but will also help address the longer-term issue of Japan’s declining workforce and ageing society.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240025
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The reforms follow a review of migration policy completed last year which found the current system to be not fit for purpose as many migrants were no longer easing shortages of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284635
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The small, astute and independent labour unions leading these organising drives have made traditional 'big labour' look tired and out of touch. Yet their success remains…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270987
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Despite fears of a recession, the US economy continues to add jobs and employers report difficulties attracting and retaining workers. Wage growth is decelerating fitfully…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281325
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Unions remain well-entrenched in the public sector, but their influence has fallen in much of the private sector. One exception is workers in knowledge-based industries, often…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265578
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Alternative work arrangements.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239139
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The Abe government's new fiscal plans.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235950
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Social insurance reform in China.
Deteriorating labour market conditions are having negative economic and social effects. The unemployment rate reached 13.6% in the three months ending in April, with 14 million…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221910
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Employment rights in California, and national implications.