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Japan's job market is breaking its own rules. 124 companies collapsed because workers quit, 70% of Gen Z plan to switch jobs, and mid-career changes hit record highs. We unpack what's really driving Japan's workplace revolution.
◆Introduction: The end of lifetime loyalty — why Japanese workers of every generation are rethinking their careers.
In 2025, a record number of Japanese companies went bankrupt simply because employees walked out. With job openings at 2.7x per applicant yet job ads dropping 21%, the hiring game has fundamentally changed. We explore how Gen Z's "conditional loyalty," the collapse of the mid-career age myth, and the rise of alumni rehiring are reshaping one of the world's most traditional labor markets.
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By Narrative Japan PodcastsJapan's job market is breaking its own rules. 124 companies collapsed because workers quit, 70% of Gen Z plan to switch jobs, and mid-career changes hit record highs. We unpack what's really driving Japan's workplace revolution.
◆Introduction: The end of lifetime loyalty — why Japanese workers of every generation are rethinking their careers.
In 2025, a record number of Japanese companies went bankrupt simply because employees walked out. With job openings at 2.7x per applicant yet job ads dropping 21%, the hiring game has fundamentally changed. We explore how Gen Z's "conditional loyalty," the collapse of the mid-career age myth, and the rise of alumni rehiring are reshaping one of the world's most traditional labor markets.
◆Note