Japan's Job-Hopping Revolution: From Loyalty to Leverage

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.◆NoteThe content of this program is intended solely for informational purposes and reflects the personal views of the creators.Please make any investment or business decisions based on your own judgment and responsibility.This program does not endorse or recommend any specific financial products or investment strategies.