Making employment more inclusive through a country-wide movement of short-time work

SoftBank Corp, involved in telecommunications and IT businesses in Japan, is implementing a short-time work initiative in collaboration with the Research Centre for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo. This programme allows individuals facing circumstances such as disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, or illness to work fewer than 20 hours per week. The objective is to support varied work styles and develop suitable work environments, making this employment model applicable across multiple companies. From 2021 to 2023 participating organizations increased from 121 to 170.

Solution: Short-time Work programme
Organization: SoftBank Corp.
Country of Implementation: Japan

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[Alt text: Two individuals, likely of Asian origin, are seated at a shared table, working collaboratively on laptops. In the background, a tablet displays a video call with four participants. This setting highlights remote teamwork and digital inclusion, emphasizing the role of technology in enabling communication and collaboration irrespective of physical location.]