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In recent years, there seems to be an increasing number of expatriates who wish to change jobs within the United States without returning to Japan. The reasons for this vary. For some, working at a local subsidiary means they can avoid the intricate interpersonal and hierarchical dynamics often present in Japanese headquarters (though not everyone […]
Many are already familiar with PEO and EOR. But what exactly is the difference between a PEO (Professional Employment Organization) and an EOR (Employer of Record)? They are both a third-party HR outsourcing providers that helps companies manage their global forces. PEO is often translated in Japanese as “習熟作業者派遣” (Skilled Worker Dispatch), but whether this […]
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in work arrangements. Many companies encouraged remote work during the pandemic, with some even allowing employees to work from outside of the United States. As a result, some employees relocated out of comfortable commuting zones and some even purchased homes in these areas as […]
In Japan, declining birthrates, an aging population, and depopulation have been pressing issues over the past decade. Japan has already entered a phase of population decline. This trend is not limited to Japan; Korea, soon China, and indeed the majority of advanced nations will face a similar wave of population decline for sure. The population […]
Let’s face it. Learning Japanese is tough. There’s no shortcuts. Even after passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), some of us still feel like infants trying to communicate in a grown-up world. This is especially true when it comes to Japanese business manners and the formal language known as keigo. If you’re thinking about […]
In 2023, I participated in the Southeast U.S.-Japan Association meeting held in Tokyo from October 12th to 13th. This annual event held alternately between Japan and the U.S. is a regional subcommittee of the U.S.-Japan Business Council. Year 2023 was its 45th iteration. In addition to the Southeast Association, there is also the Midwest U.S. […]
Our proprietary job placement and dispatch management database, “Job Navigator,” has allowed us to gather various statistics since the founding. Notably, since our nationwide expansion in 2004, data compiled enables year-by-year comparisons under consistent conditions. Although these statistics are from us – a single staffing company, they can provide valuable insights into the employment trends of […]
The US Census has been conducted by the United States Census Bureau (USCB) every ten years since 1903. I’ve been living in the U.S. since 1994 and have found the results of the three most recent censuses—2000, 2010, and 2020 (due to the pandemic)—to be very interesting. Unlike Japan, which has a family register system […]
Ever since Interesse International Group started opening offices in various regions of the US, there have been offices with consistent shortages of bilingual talent. One such notable region is the Midwest. While Chicago might traditionally be seen as the primary hub for business in this region, we chose to establish its inaugural office in the […]