Japan HR News – Key Talent Consulting Firms Survey: “2025 Talent Demand and Recruitment Challenges“
Japan’s HR market is at a major turning point.
In this survey, Etsuji Suzuki from Kienbaum highlights that, heading into 2025, the demand for highly skilled professionals in DX, AI, automation, and supply chain will continue to grow. At the same time, securing talent with the necessary skills remains a major challenge. Particularly, young professionals are placing increasing importance on corporate culture and growth opportunities, making it essential for companies to adopt new recruitment strategies.
Etsuji Suzuki | Japan HR News
HR Trends 2025 – Key HR & People Management Strategies: 10 Strategic HR Initiatives
What are the latest trends in HR and People Management for 2025?
Last year saw a significant focus on digitalization, AI adoption, and cost reduction. Moving into 2025, companies are expected to adopt more strategic HR management and efficiency-focused approaches.
Key areas include:
✅ HR digital strategies
✅ Flexible HR planning
✅ Global talent acquisition
By balancing must-have and should-have strategies, companies can enhance their competitiveness and build a strong organization for the future.
The latest insights from Kienbaum’s Performance Management Survey reveal that in Japan, too, clear performance management and bold leadership are critical to a company’s success. With talent shortages and declining work motivation posing major challenges, strategic goal-setting and regular feedback are key to improving productivity.
Companies that properly recognize and fairly evaluate employee performance demonstrate higher employee satisfaction and stronger competitiveness.
Establishing a performance-driven culture requires unified leadership and transparent evaluation criteria.
Kienbaum Japan
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