Performance-based Hiring Tool
Screen For Performance
- Don't Hire Based on First Impressions (negative / Positive)
- Use an Evidence-based Screening Methodology
- Focus on Patterns of Achievement
- Screen EQ as Well as IQ
- Don't Discuss Compensation in the First Interview
- Strong Candidates Like to Challenged in the Interview
- Have a Strategy With Muliple Interviews to Prevent Interview Burnout
- Close the Interview Positively Regardless of Your Impression
Offer Letters
Japan Compliant Offer Letters
- Japanese National Health Insurance (Shakai Hoken)
- National Pension (Kokumin Nenkin)
- Monthly Commuter Pass (Teikiken) is Paid Monthly
- Reference Japanese Work Rules
- At Will Clauses Are Not Legal In Japan
- Three (3) Month Probation Period Is Standard In Japan
- Salary is Typically Paid on The 25th of The Month
- Japanese Holidays Are Often Included
Below is a sample offer letter compliements of Strategic Consulting Japan G.K.:
Please contact us for a more detailed/bullet-proof offer letter, or for legal advice and/or consultation
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Key Elements of Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Identification of The Parties
- Definition of What is Deemed To Be Confidential
- The Scope of The Confidentiality Obligation By The Receiving Party
- The Exclusions From Confidential Treatment
- The Term of The Agreement
- The Legal Country / Region Executed
- With Mutual NDA's Both Parties Share Confidentiality
Below is a Standard Non-Disclosure Agreement & a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement:
Japan Useful WebLinks
Trading Economics Japan
Japan Market Indicators
- Stock Market
- GDP Growth Rate
- Unemployment Rate
- Inflation Rate
- Interest Rate
- Manufacturing & Services PMI
- Consumer Confidence
Website: https://tradingeconomics.com/japan/indicators
Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Japan Policy Information
- Health Insurance
- Pension
- Medical Care
- Labour Standards
- Labour Policy
- Employment Security
- Human Resource Development
Website: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/
The Japan Institute for Labour Policy & TraininG
Japan Labour Related Resource
- Japan Labour Laws
- Labour Issues
- Labour Contracts
- Labour Standards
- Labour Management
- Main Labour Economic Indicators
Website: https://www.jil.go.jp/english/index.html
Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC)
Personal Privacy Framework & Laws
- Privacy Laws & Policies
- Protection of Personal Information Act
- Mediation of Complaints
- Personal Information Relating to MY NUMBER
Website: https://www.ppc.go.jp/en/
Japan Meteorological Agency
Daily Forecasts & Advisories
- Climate Information
- Weather & Warnings
- Typhoons
- Tsunami Warnings
- Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Website: https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html
Japan External Trade Organization
Who is JETRO?
- Government-related Organization
- Established in 1958
- Supports Mutual Trade & Investment Between Japan & Abroad
- Promotes Foreign Direct Investment Into Japan
Website: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en
Jorudan Japan Transit Planner
Japan Transit Planner
- Navigate Japan In English
- Suggests Multiple Routes
- Navigate Japan Based on Ease & Price
- Advises You of Your Travel & Arrival Time
Website: https://world.jorudan.co.jp/mln/en/