Majority of Companies Respond 'Maintain and Expand Telework in the Future'
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The Japan Telework Association announced the results of a comprehensive survey on telework labor management conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The national telework adoption rate reached 22.9%, an increase from 19.4% in fiscal year Reiwa 2, with 75.1% of large companies adopting it. Among companies that have adopted telework, 57.3% plan to maintain or expand it, and 48.5% reported less overtime during telework compared to office work. Key challenges include limited eligible tasks, communication difficulties, and perceived unfairness, particularly in SMEs and specific industries. The IEA Executive Director proposed telework as an energy countermeasure, positioning it as a crucial element of human capital management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the latest telework adoption rate in Japan?
- A: The national average is 22.9%. For large companies with over 1,000 employees, it reaches 75.1%.
- Q: Do companies that have adopted telework intend to continue it?
- A: 57.3% of companies that have adopted telework responded that they intend to 'maintain or expand it in the future'.
- Q: What are the main challenges of telework?
- A: The main challenges cited are 'limited tasks suitable for telework' (56.7%), 'communication difficulties' (30.7%), and 'perceived unfairness with non-teleworking employees' (29.3%).