Episodes tagged: Japan

Japanese Officials Hoping to Convince Companies to Try Shortened Workweeks

In this episode Steve discusses how govermental officials in Japan are trying to convince companies and workers to adopt shorter workweeks and cut back on overtime and overwork.

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In Japan, Labor Shortages Spur Plans for an Automated Cargo Transport System

In this episode Steve discusses how prolonged labor shortages and the lack of truck drivers, which are expected to persist, are prompting officials in Japan to propose an ambitious fully-automated 310-mile cargo transport system to deliver packages between Tokyo and Osaka.

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