FocusCore New Year Reflections and Predictions

Welcome to the Year of the Dragon, and to another episode of the FocusCore podcast.  In this first episode of 2024, David Sweet reflects on the last year for FocusCore. He discusses some highlights and some insights into what the organization has seen happen over 2023. David also predicts what he thinks might happen in 2024 in the recruitment and talent acquisition landscape in Japan. In this episode you will hear:About our FOCUS search methodology for APAC leaders seeking top tier talent in the Japanese marketHow more companies are wanting employees to go back to working in the office, and how that might conflict with employees preferences for hybrid work models About an increased focus on diversity and inclusion in JapanWhy employer branding will be increasingly important in 2024More of David’s predictions for 2024!Connect with David Sweet:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsweet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/focuscorejp Facebook: :https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/ Website: https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/ "Doin’ the Uptown Lowdown,” used by permission of Christopher Davis-Shannon. To find out more, check out www.thetinman.co. Support independent musicians and artists.Mentioned in this episode:Find out more about salaries, the job market, hiring and what's important to both companies and individuals looking for a job specifically in Japan. 2025 Salary Guide