Recruiting In Japan: Key Considerations For Employers

It is essential for employers operating in or entering the Japanese market to understand the rules around recruitment. From job advertisements to hiring foreign workers, we explore the key issues below.

Job adverts: accurate and up-to-date

The first step to recruiting new talent is usually creating an advert for the role. In Japan, job adverts should provide as much information as possible on the position and clearly state the job title, duties, location, hours and salary (together with any other relevant working conditions). This information must be accurate and up-to-date; misleading or false information is prohibited. Further, employers must disclose working terms by the first contact with applicants.