Japan – Businesses encourage employees to take on a second job (Japan Times)

By memberservices@staffingindustry.com (Danny Romero)

Some employers in Japan are encouraging their workers to take a second job, reports the Japan Times. The move to encourage employees to moonlight comes as the government pushes flexible working arrangements under its labour market reforms. Struggling with labour shortages, such companies seek to secure talented human resources by allowing employees more flexibility in their work. While some employers believe that allowing their employees to work a second job can enhance their performance on their primary job, other experts have expressed their concerns about employees being overworked.

Source:: Staffing Industry Analysts Daily Newsfeed