CULTURE
Survey Finds Nearly 30% of Japanese Companies Offer Foreign Workers No Japanese Language Support
A survey of close to 8,700 companies in Japan found that nearly 30% provide no language support or classes to foreign employees looking to learn Japanese. The findings highlight a significant gap between Japan's growing reliance on foreign labor and the institutional resources companies are willing to commit to workforce integration.
First seen Apr 17 ago2 sources covering
What we know
- A survey of approximately 8,700 Japanese companies found roughly 30% offer zero Japanese language support to foreign workers.
- The data points to a systemic gap in workplace integration efforts despite Japan's increasing dependence on foreign labor.
- No language support means foreign employees may struggle with communication, safety, and career advancement in Japanese workplaces.
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Companies in Japan aren't helping foreign workers learn Japanese. One survey of almost 8,700 companies found that close to 30% offered no support or classes for foreign employees seeking to study the language.
Unseen JapanApr 17
Companies in Japan aren't helping foreign workers learn Japanese. One survey of almost 8,700 companies found that close to 30% offered no support or classes for foreign employees seeking to study the language.
Unseen JapanApr 17
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