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Jobs in Japan: Increased Market Volatility = Increased Mobility?

Large scale auctions for offshore wind sites, long-term decarbonisation auctions for energy storage capacity, and CfD scheme for hydrogen projects are facilitating the growth of various clean energy projects across Japan’s energy systems, and attracting healthy interest from domestic and international firms alike.   The win or lose nature of these schemes presents challenges for employers

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Jobs in Japan: Non-compete Clauses, Do They Hold Up?

Non-compete, non-scout, confidentiality and ‘garden leave’ clauses appear in employment contracts worldwide, and Japan is no exception. How valid are these clauses in the Japanese market? What can companies do to protect their trade secrets and confidential information? And should employees be concerned about having such clauses in their employment contracts? Employee protection is favored

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Hiring the Wrong Person – Letting Employees Go in Japan

Regardless of the stringency of the interview process, the effectiveness of aptitude tests and the quality of references from a candidate, it’s still possible to make the wrong hire. There’s only so much that can be discerned through the interview, and sometimes those who have the hard skills and track record simply don’t adjust into

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