日本远程办公行业市场前景及投资研究报告-培训课件外文版2024.6

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01OverviewShareofpeoplewhousetheinternetinJapanasofAugust2022,bydeviceInternetpenetrationrateJapan2022,bydeviceShareofrespondentswhousetherespectivedevicetoaccesstheinternet0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%Smartphones71.2%PCsTVsthatcanbeconnectedtotheinternetTablets48.5%27.1%26.4%Gameconsoles18%Mobilephones*10.3%4Description:Morethan71percentofpeopleinJapanusedsmartphonestoaccesstheinternetasofAugust2022.Smartphonesweretheleadingdevicestoaccesstheinternet,followedbyPCsandtablets.

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;August2022;38,629respondents;householdmembersaged6yearsandolder;multipleanswerspossible;surveyanswerswereretrievedviamailande-mail;*Excludingsmartphones.

ReadmoreSource(s):MinistryofInternalAffairsandCommunications(Japan)Householdpenetrationrateofinformationandcommunicationtechnology(ICT)devicesinJapanin2022,bytypeHouseholdpenetrationrateofICTdevicesJapan2022,bytypeHouseholdpenetrationrate0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%110%Mobilephones*Smartphones97.5%90.1%Computers69%Fixed-linetelephonesTablets63.9%40%HomegameconsolesFax32.4%30%SmarthomeappliancesWearables10.7%10%7.5%Portablemusicplayers5Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinAugust2022,thehouseholdpenetrationrateofmobilephonesinJapanstoodat97.5percent.Thesurveyshowedthatthepenetrationrateofsmartphonessurpassedthoseofcomputers,whilesmarthomeappliancesandwearableswereownedbyamuchsmallershareofhouseholds.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;August2022;17,968households;householdsheadedbysomeoneaged20yearsorolder;surveyanswerswereretrievedviamailande-mail;*Includesfeaturephones,PHS,andsmartphones.

ReadmoreSource(s):MinistryofInternalAffairsandCommunications(Japan)Valueofprivateinvestmentsintheinformationtechnology(IT)marketinJapanfromfiscalyear2019to2022withaforecastuntil2025(intrillionJapaneseyen)PrivateITinvestmentmarketsizeinJapanFY2019-20251815.5316141210815.3214.9314.1613.5512.8912.97642020192020202120222023*2024*2025*6Description:PrivateinvestmentsintheJapaneseinformationtechnology(IT)marketwereestimatedatasizeof14.16trillionJapaneseyeninfiscalyear2022.Duetothereplacementofexistingsystems,newlegalrequirements,suchastheElectronicBookPreservationActandanewinvoicesystem,andongoingdigitalization,themarketgrewbyabout610billionyencomparedtothepreviousyear.ItwasexpectedthatprivateITinvestmentswouldgrowfurtherandreachavalueofmorethan15.5[...]

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;fiscalyear2019to2022;theJapanesefiscalyearstartsonApril1ofthestatedyearandendsonMarch31ofthefollowingyear;marketsizebasedonITinvestmentsatdomesticprivateenterprises(includinghardware,software,[...]

ReadmoreSource(s):YanoResearchChangeininformationtechnology(IT)investmentsofprivateenterprisesaimedataworkstylereformduringthecoronavirus(COVID-19)pandemicinJapanasofSeptember2020ChangeincompanyITinvestmentsrelatedtoworkstylereformCOVID-19Japan202050%46.1%45%40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%35.5%14.1%3.3%1%0%SharplyincreasedSlightlyincreasedUnchangedSlightlydecreasedSharplydecreased7Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedfromJulytoSeptember2020,morethan46percentofprivateenterprisesinJapanstatedthattheirinformationtechnology(IT)investmentsaimedataworkstylereformslightlyincreasedduringthecoronavirus(COVID-19)pandemic.Theshareofcompaniesthatstatedthattheirinvestmentsinthisregardslightlydecreasedstoodat3.3percent.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;JulytoSeptember2020;512domesticprivatecompaniesandorganizations;mailedoronlinequestionnaireSource(s):YanoResearchChangeininformationtechnology(IT)investmentsofprivateenterprisesaimedatsecuritymeasuresduringthecoronavirus(COVID-19)pandemicinJapanasofSeptember2020ChangeincompanyITinvestmentsrelatedtosecuritymeasuresCOVID-19Japan202070%62.5%60%50%40%29.9%30%20%10%0%4.3%2.3%1%SharplyincreasedSlightlyincreasedUnchangedSlightlydecreasedSharplydecreased8Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedfromJulytoSeptember2020,almost30percentofprivateenterprisesinJapanstatedthattheirinformationtechnology(IT)investmentsaimedatsecuritymeasuresslightlyincreasedduringthecoronavirus(COVID-19)pandemic.Theshareofcompaniesthatstatedthattheirinvestmentsinthisregardslightlydecreasedstoodat4.3percent.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;JulytoSeptember2020;512domesticprivatecompaniesandorganizations;mailedoronlinequestionnaireSource(s):YanoResearchCHAPTER

02BusinessperspectiveShareofcompaniesthatoffertelecommutinginJapanfrom2013to2022ShareofbusinessenterprisesthatofferteleworkJapan2013-202255%51.9%51.7%50%45%40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%47.5%20.2%201919.1%201816.2%201513.9%201713.3%201611.5%20149.3%201320202021202210Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinAugust2022,almost52percentofcompaniesinJapanofferedtelecommutingasaworkoption.Theshareofcompaniesofferingremoteworkmorethandoubledfrom2019to2020,asremoteworkbecameacommonmeasuretocurbthespreadofCOVID-19in2020.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;August2022;2,393businessenterprises;includinghometeleworking,workinginsatelliteofficesandmobilework;companieswithmorethan100employees;surveyanswerswereretrievedviamailande-mailSource(s):MinistryofInternalAffairsandCommunications(Japan)ShareofcompaniesthatoffertelecommutinginJapanin2022,bytypeShareofbusinessenterprisesthatofferteleworkJapan2022,bytype100%91.3%90%80%70%60%50%40%27%30%20%10%0%12.9%0.8%WorkingfromhomeMobileworkWorkinginsatelliteofficesWorkation11Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinAugust2022,over91percentofcompaniesinJapanwhichofferedtelecommutingasaworkoptionofferedworkingfromhome(WFH)arrangements.Theshareofcompaniesofferingremoteworkmorethandoubledfrom2019to2020,asremoteworkbecameacommonmeasuretocurbthespreadofCOVID-19in2020.

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;August2022;1,377businessenterprises;companieswithmorethan100employeeswhichofferedremotework;surveyanswerswereretrievedviamailande-mailSource(s):MinistryofInternalAffairsandCommunications(Japan)ShareofcompaniesthatoffertelecommutinginJapanin2022,bycapitalsizeShareofbusinessenterprisesthatofferteleworkJapan2022,bycapitalsize100%90%80%70%60%91.9%91%80.7%68.3%58.9%46.9%50%40%30%20%10%0%35.8%25.2%Lessthan10millionyen10tolessthan30

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Fivebillionyenormillionyenmillionyenmillionyen500millionyenthanonebillionyenthanfivebillionyenmore12Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinAugust2022,over91percentofcompanieswithacapitalsizeoffivebillionJapaneseyenormoreinJapanofferedtelecommutingasaworkoption.Theshareofcompaniesofferingremoteworkmorethandoubledfrom2019to2020,asremoteworkbecameacommonmeasuretocurbthespreadofCOVID-19in2020.

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;August2022;2,426businessenterprises;includinghometeleworking,workinginsatelliteofficesandmobilework;companieswithmorethan100employees;surveyanswerswereretrievedviamailande-mailSource(s):MinistryofInternalAffairsandCommunications(Japan)LeadingreasonsforofferingtelecommutinginJapanin2022MostcommonreasonsforofferingteleworkJapan2022Shareofbusinessenterprises0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%87.4%TorespondtoCOVID-19(preventionofinfectionandbusinesscontinuity)Preparingforbusinesscontinuityincaseofemergency(earthquakes,typhoons,…ToreducetraveltimeandavoidcongestionforworkersToimproveworklifebalanceforworkersToimproveeffectivenessandproductivityAccommodatingemployeeswithdisabilities,theelderly,andthosecaringforor…TosecuretalentandpreventdrainoftalentToreducelongworkinghours33.5%30.3%28.8%26.3%13.3%11.2%7.7%6.6%ToreduceofficecostsToimproveworkcreativity4.4%1.6%1.1%2.7%ToimprovecustomersatisfactionEnergy-savingOthers13Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinAugust2022,over87percentofcompaniesthatofferedtelecommutingasaworkoptiondidsotorespondtoCOVID-19.Theshareofcompaniesofferingremoteworkmorethandoubledfrom2019to2020,asremoteworkbecameacommonmeasuretocurbthespreadofCOVID-19in2020.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;August2022;1,377businessenterprises;includinghometeleworking,workinginsatelliteofficesandmobilework;companieswithmorethan100employees;surveyanswerswereretrievedviamailande-mailSource(s):MinistryofInternalAffairsandCommunications(Japan)MostcommonchallengesregardingteleworkintroductioninJapanin2023MostcommonchallengesinimplementingremoteworkinJapanin2023Shareofrespondents0%10%20%30%40%50%60%EnsuringsecurityProvisionofdevices,etc.necessaryfortelework52%50.3%ManagingworkingtimeofemployeeswhoworkremotelyProvidingthenetworkenvironment(communicationspeed,lackoflines,etc.)LackofinternalcommunicationanddifficultyinsharinginformationProvisionofworkregulationsregardingtelework40.9%40.7%34.2%34.2%33.8%Instructions,guidance,andevaluationofemployeesdoingremoteworkManagementofworkprogressofindividualemployees32.3%ImpedimentstoworkduetolackofdigitizationofdocumentsImpedimentstoworkduetoinabilitytosignorsealdocumentsCorrespondencewithbusinesspartnersandcustomers25.8%25.3%21.2%Selectionoftasksandemployeeseligiblefortelework17.7%Lackofhumanresourcescapableofimplementingteleworkandproviding…12.8%14Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedbetweenNovember2022andJanuary2023,ensuringsecuritywasthemostcommonlycitedchallengeaboutimplementingtelework.Around52percentofcompanieswhichhadimplementedteleworksaidthatsecuritywasamajorissue.Another50percentofrespondentsnamedtheprovisionofnecessarydevicesasamajorchallenge.

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;November11,2022toJanuary9,2023;3,063respondents;companieswith10ormoreemployeeswhichofferedremotework;surveyanswerswereretrievedonline;multipleanswerspossibleSource(s):MinistryofInternalAffairsandCommunications(Japan);TSRCHAPTER

03EmployeeperspectiveShareofpeoplewhohaveworkedremotelybeforeinJapanfrom2018to2023PercentageofteleworkersJapan2018-202330%25%27%26.1%24.8%23%20%16.6%14.8%15%10%5%0%20182019202020212022202316Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinOctober2023,almost25percentofemployedpersonsinJapanhadworkedremotelyatsomepointintheircurrentjob.Theshareofrespondentswhohaddoneteleworkbeforepeakedin2021andhasbeenonadownwardtrendsincethen.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;2018to2023;36,228*;*NumberofrespondentsinsurveyconductedbetweenOctober21and25,2023.Numberofrespondentsinprevioussurveys:

2022:n=35,999

2021:n=35,990

2020:n=35,727

2019:n=35,807

2018:n=35,623[...]

ReadmoreSource(s):MLIT(Japan)ShareofpeoplewhohaveworkedremotelyinthepastyearinJapanfrom2021to2023PercentageofteleworkersinthepastyearJapan2021-202325%21.4%20%18.8%16.1%15%10%5%0%20212022202317Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinOctober2023,around16.1percentofemployedpersonsinJapanhaverecentlyworkedremotelyinthepastyear.Theshareofrespondentswhohavedoneteleworkoneyearbeforetherespectivesurveyyearhasgraduallydecreasedinrecentyears.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;2021to2023;36,228*;*NumberofrespondentsinsurveyconductedbetweenOctober21and25,2023.Numberofrespondentsinprevioussurveys:

2022:n=35,999

2021:n=35,990

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ReadmoreSource(s):MLIT(Japan)ShareofpeoplewhohaveworkedremotelybeforeinJapanfrom2018to2023,byregionPercentageofteleworkersJapan2018-2023,byregionTokyoMetropolitanAreaKinkiAreaChukyoArea42.3Otherregions454035302520151054038.134.427.722.926.221.917.524.32223.419.715.921.617.619.117.216.612.916.315.214.711.920182019202020212022202318Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinOctober2023,closeto25percentofemployedpersonsinJapanhadeverdoneteleworkintheircurrentjob.TheshareofrespondentswhohaveworkedremotelybeforewasthehighestintheGreaterTokyoAreaat38.1percent.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;2018to2023;36,228*;15yearsandolder;*NumberofrespondentsinsurveyconductedbetweenOctober21and25,2023.Numberofrespondentsinprevioussurveys:

2022:n=35,999

2021:n=35,990

2020:n=35,727

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ReadmoreSource(s):MLIT(Japan)PercentageofemployedpersonsinJapanasofOctober2023,byteleworkingregulationShareofworkersJapan2023,byremoteworkregulation50%45%40%35%30%25%44.2%20.7%20%15%15%10%5%11.6%6.5%2%0%Telework,etc.isTelework,etc.isNosystem,butcompany

TeleworkisallowedinaNotallowedDonotknowstipulatedincompanystipulatedincompanyorsupervisorallowsteleworking,etc.trialphaseregulations,etc.forall

regulations,etc.forsomeemployeesemployees19Description:InasurveyconductedinOctober2023,over44percentofemployedpersonsinJapansaidtheircompanydidnotallowtelework.Around35percentoftherespondentsstatedremoteworkisallowedtosomedegree.

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;October21to25,2023;36,228respondents;15yearsandolder;singleanswerformatSource(s):MLIT(Japan)MostcommondevicesusedtodoteleworkinJapanasofFebruary2023MostcommonequipmentusedtoworkremotelyJapan2023Shareofrespondents0%10%20%30%40%50%60%Company'scomputerOwncomputer55.9%36.1%Company'ssmartphone(iPhone)Ownsmartphone(iPhone)Ownsmartphone(Android)Company'ssmartphone(Android)Owntablet(iPad)26.3%19.5%15.3%8.8%7.4%7%5.8%Company'stablet(iPad)Company'stablet(Android)Owntablet(Android)3.3%20Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinFebruary2023,computersprovidedbyemployerswerethemostcommondeviceusedtodoteleworkinJapan.Whilecloseto56percentoftherespondentsusedacomputerofferedbytheircompany,overone-thirdofrespondentsreportedusingtheirowncomputer.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;February2023;760respondents;15-79years;multipleanswerspossibleSource(s):MobileSocietyResearchInstituteMostcommonreasonsfornotworkingremotelyinJapanasofOctober2023MajorreasonsfornotdoingteleworkJapan2023ShareofrespondentsTeleworkers

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10%20%30%40%50%60%26.4%Myworkrequiresdirectface-to-facecontactoron-sitework,suchascustomerservice,andcannotbeperformedbydoingtelework50%38.3%Companydoesnotallowteleworkorhasinstructedmetocometowork39.5%16.2%Notpossiblesincemytasksinvolvepaperwork,usingseals,answeringthephone,andreceivingandsendingmail12.1%14%Inconvenientsincecompanydoesnotprovidesufficientequipment5.8%14.2%Usuallynotnecessarytoworkattheoffice,butteleworkingmakescommunicationdifficultandreducesefficiency4.3%21Description:InasurveyconductedinJapaninOctober2023,themajorityofworkerswhohadneverdoneteleworkbeforesaidthenatureoftheirtaskswasareasonfornotworkingremotely.Around50percentofnon-teleworkerssaidthattheirworkrequiredface-to-facecontactandon-sitevisits,whichmadeteleworkingdifficult.Forthoseemployeeswhohaddoneteleworkbefore,themainreasonwasthattheircompanydidnotallowitorinstructedthemtocometowork.

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;October21to25,2023;30,396*;onlyfiveleadinganswersincluded;*Teleworkers:n=3,157

Non-teleworkers:n=27,239

Teleworkersaredefinedaspersonswhohaveeverdoneteleworkintheircurrentprimaryjob.

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04TeleworkingpopulationShareofpeoplewhohaveworkedremotelybeforeinJapanfrom2018to2023,bygenderandagePercentageofteleworkersJapan2018-2023,bygenderandageMaleFemale40%34.9%33.5%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%31.7%31.7%25.9%21.5%20.8%17.2%14%10%0%15-29years30-39years40-49years50-59years60yearsandolder23Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinOctober2023,theshareofemployedpersonsinJapanwhohadeverdoneteleworkintheircurrentjobwasthehighestamongmenintheirfifties,at34.9percent.Theshareofwomenwhohaveworkedremotelybeforewaslowerthanthatofmeninallagegroups.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;October21to25,2023;36,228respondents;15yearsandolderSource(s):MLIT(Japan)ShareofpeoplewhohaveworkedremotelybeforeinJapanfrom2018to2023,bysizeofcompanyPercentageofteleworkersJapan2018-2023,bycompanysize1-19persons20-99persons100-299persons300-999persons40.1%1,000personsormore36.7%45%40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%34.5%32.3%29.1%24.4%26.5%22.7%25.6%21.9%25.3%22%22.2%19.9%18%17.5%15.6%17.5%15.4%16.2%15.8%12.9%15.9%13.9%15%13.9%12.53%12%10.2%20182019202020212022202324Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinOctober2023,around34.5percentofemployedpersonsinJapanwhoworkedforlargecompanieshaddoneteleworkintheircurrentjob.Theshareofrespondentswhohaveworkedremotelybeforewasthelowestamongthosewhoworkedforsmallbusinesses.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;2018to2023;36,228*;*NumberofrespondentsinsurveyconductedbetweenOctober21and25,2023.Numberofrespondentsinprevioussurveys:

2022:n=35,999

2021:n=35,990

2020:n=35,727

2019:n=35,807

2018:n=35,623[...]

ReadmoreSource(s):MLIT(Japan)ShareofpeoplewhohaveworkedremotelybeforeinJapanasofOctober2023,byindustryPercentageofteleworkersJapan2023,byindustryShareofrespondents20%0%10%30%40%50%60%70%80%InformationandcommunicationsScientificresearch,professional,andtechnicalservicesFinanceandinsurance72.8%54.5%43.7%Electricityandgas38.9%RealestateManufacturing34.4%32.6%ConstructionPublicbusinessEducationandlearningsupportCompoundservices26.4%26.3%23.7%23%20.5%18.4%15.4%Services,N.E.CAgricultureandforestry,fishery,miningWholesaleandretailtrade25Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinOctober2023,closeto73percentofemployedpersonsinJapanwhowereactiveintheinformationandcommunicationsindustryhaddoneteleworkintheircurrentjob.Thelowestshareofteleworkerswasrecordedamongrespondentsworkinginthemedicalandwelfareindustry.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;October21to25,2023;36,228respondentsSource(s):MLIT(Japan)FrequencyofworkingremotelyinJapanfrom2021to2023FrequencyofteleworkingJapan2021-2023FivetosevendaysaweekThreedaysamonthFourdaysaweekTwodaysamonthThreedaysaweekOnceamonthTwodaysaweekOnetoelevendaysperyearOnceaweek120%100%80%60%40%20%0%10.1%5.1%2.7%10.8%6.9%1.8%14.1%6.8%2.7%4.1%4.7%4.1%15.8%16.9%16.1%17.1%17.2%16.4%15.8%9.9%13.6%10.4%12.8%8.4%19.4%202118.7%202217.7%202326Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinOctober2023,closeto11percentofemployedpersonsinJapanwhoworkedremotelydidsofivetosevendaysaweek.Around76percentofrespondentsreportedworkingremotelyatleastonceaweek.Thesurveywasconductedamongrespondentswhohaddoneteleworkintheyearpriortothesurvey.Onaverage,respondentsworkedremotely2.3daysperweek.

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;2021to2023;5,832*;15yearsandolder;amongrespondentswhohaveworkedremotelyinthepastyear;*NumberofrespondentsinsurveyconductedbetweenOctober21and25,2023.Numberofrespondentsinprevious[...]

ReadmoreSource(s):MLIT(Japan)AveragenumberofdaysworkedremotelyperweekinJapanfrom2021to2023AveragenumberofteleworkdaysperweekJapan2021-20233.02.42.52.01.51.00.50.02.32.320212022202327Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinOctober2023,employedpersonsinJapanworkedremotely2.3daysperweekonaverage.Thesurveywasconductedamongrespondentswhohaddoneteleworkintheyearpriortothesurvey.

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;2021to2023;5,832*;15yearsandolder;amongrespondentswhohaveworkedremotelyinthepastyear;*NumberofrespondentsinsurveyconductedbetweenOctober21and25,2023.Numberofrespondentsinprevious[...]

ReadmoreSource(s):MLIT(Japan)CurrentanddesiredweeklyfrequencyofworkingremotelyinJapanasofOctober2023CurrentanddesiredweeklyfrequencyofteleworkingJapan2023FivedaysormoreFourdaysThreedaysTwodaysOnedayLessthanoneday120%100%80%60%40%20%0%22.3%23.5%36%11.2%13.4%18.7%10.8%9.9%8.3%24.6%Future21.3%Current28Description:AccordingtoasurveyconductedinOctober2023,closeto40percentofemployedpersonsinJapanwhoworkedremotelydidsoatleastthreedaysaweek.Respondentsexpressedtheirdesiretodoteleworkmorefrequentlyinthefuture,witharound54percentsayingtheywishedtoworkremotelyatleastthreedaysweeklyandalmostone-quarterbeinginfavorofteleworkingeverydayoftheweek.

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;October21to25,2023;6,447respondents;15yearsandolder;amongrespondentswhohaveworkedremotelybeforeandwanttocontinuedoingso;singleanswerformatSource(s):MLIT(Japan)CHAPTER

05OpinionsMostcommonrequestsregardingteleworkinJapanasofFebruary2023MostcommonrequestsforremoteworkJapan2023Shareofrespondents0%5%10%

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55%30.7%CoverageofutilityandcommunicationexpensesCoverageofequipmentandsuppliesrequiredforworkPaymentofteleworkallowance21.7%19%15.3%Introductionofateleworksystem/expansionofcoveredbusinessoperationsandregionsIntroductionofteleworkoutsidethehomeSettingaminimumnumberofdaysforattendanceIntroductionofaworkationsystem13.2%11.7%8.9%Noparticularrequest49.9%30Description:AskedaboutrequestsregardingteleworkinasurveyconductedinFebruary2023,around31percentofteleworkersinJapansaidthatutilityandcommunicationexpensesshouldbecovered.Similarly,closeto22percentoftherespondentsthoughtthatequipmentandsuppliesneededforworkshouldbecovered.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;February2023;3,849respondents;multipleanswerspossibleSource(s):MobileSocietyResearchInstituteMostcommonconcernsaboutteleworkinJapanasofFebruary2023MostcommonconcernsaboutworkingremotelyJapan2023Shareofrespondents0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%HigherutilitybillsathomeDifficulttobeconsiderateoffamilymemberslivingtogetherSurroundingnoiseinterfereswithwork36.1%22.5%19.1%Feelingsoflonelinessandalienation11%MoreconflictswithfamilymemberslivingtogetherFamilyrelationshipsbecomemorestrained9.6%6.4%Noparticulardisadvantagesintermsofeverydaylife33.6%31Description:HigherutilitybillsathomewerethemostcommonconcernregardingremoteworkinJapan,asurveyconductedinFebruary2023found.Aroundone-thirdoftherespondentshadnoparticularconcernsabouttelework.

ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;February2023;3,849respondents;15-79years;multipleanswerspossibleSource(s):MobileSocietyResearchInstituteMostcommonlyperceivedadvantagesofteleworkinJapanasofFebruary2023PerceivedadvantagesofworkingremotelyJapan2023Shareofrespondents10%0%20%30%40%50%60%Commutingtimecanbeusedeffectively52%TimespentwithfamilyhasincreasedDonothavetomeetsupervisorsandcolleaguesdirectlyTimeforhobbieshasincreased28.4%25.5%24.6%22.2%CanconcentrateonworkbetterandworkprogressesmoresmoothlyWorkinghourshavedecreased21.7%Improvedmentalandphysicalhealth14.5%Noadvantageinparticular22.6%32Description:BeingabletomakebetteruseofcommutingtimewasthemostcommonlyperceivedadvantageofremoteworkinJapan,asurveyconductedinFebruary2023found.Around52percentofrespondentsconsideredthetimesavedbynothavingtocommutetobeanadvantage.Atthesametime,28.4percentnamedmoretimeforfamilyasabenefitofworkingremotely.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;February2023;1,327respondents;15-79years;multipleanswerspossibleSource(s):MobileSocietyResearchInstituteMostcommonlyperceiveddisadvantagesofteleworkinJapanasofFebruary2023PerceiveddisadvantagesofworkingremotelyJapan2023Shareofrespondents0%

5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%36.8%Difficulttoseparateworkfromnon-workDonotknowwhatotherpeopledoDifficulttoachieveasenseoforganisationalunityDifficulttoconsultifnotfacetofacewhenitcomestoexecutionoftasksWithteleworkthereareinformationonecannotaccessTrainingfreshmanemployeesandhandovertonewarrivalsisdifficultTendencyforlongerworkinghours32.4%29.3%26.6%24.8%17.3%17.2%Feelpressuretodeliverresults13.2%Noparticulardisadvantagesintermsofbusiness23.4%33Description:Difficultytoseparateworkandnon-workwasthemostcommonlyperceiveddisadvantageaboutteleworkinJapan,citedbyaround37percentofrespondentsinasurveyconductedinFebruary2023.Over32percentofrespondentssaidthatnotknowingwhatotherpeoplearedoingwasadisadvantageofworkingremotely.ReadmoreNote(s):Japan;February2023;1,327respondents;15-79years;multipleanswerspossibleSource(s):MobileSocietyResearchInstituteCHAPTER

06FlexibleworkingarrangementsPercentageofenterprisesthathaveadoptedavariableworkinghoursysteminJapanfrom2014t