Japan Ahead: Wantedly CEO

The video discusses the shift from lifetime employment to diverse career paths, highlighting the increased openness to job changes and freelancing. It explores how businesses, particularly in the tech industry, have adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the demand for tech talent and the need for reskilling. The challenges of Japan's labor market, such as low labor liquidity and salary growth, are examined. The pros and cons of lifetime employment are debated, with a focus on its impact on stability and productivity. The video concludes by stressing the need for strong leadership to implement progressive policies in Japan, considering its aging population and economic challenges.

What has become more common in career paths compared to the past?

• Avoiding any job changes

• Focusing only on non-profit organizations

• Working for multiple companies and freelancing

• Staying at one company for life

How did some companies manage to stabilize their revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• By increasing product prices

• By adopting a subscription model

• By cutting down on marketing expenses

• By reducing their workforce

What is a significant challenge in the tech industry in Japan?

• Scarcity of tech talent

• Lack of demand for tech jobs

• High competition from other industries

• Oversupply of tech graduates

What is one reason for the low supply of tech talent in Japan?

• Low number of students studying computer science

• High salaries in other fields

• High number of tech graduates

• Lack of interest in technology

What is a major issue in Japan's labor market that affects salary levels?

• Lack of skilled workers

• Excessive job opportunities

• Low labor liquidity

• High labor liquidity

What is one advantage of lifetime employment mentioned in the video?

• Higher salaries for employees

• Increased company productivity

• A safety net for employees

• More job opportunities

What is needed for Japan to implement more progressive policies?

• Increased foreign investment

• Strong leadership

• Higher taxes

• More government regulations