Culture Japan Inc ditches forced transfers in bid to retain talent Firms are scrapping mandatory transfers as employees push back against long-standing mobility expectations iStock.com/years Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Friday 19 June 2026 Top companies in Japan are abolishing decades old rules that allowed them to transfer workers, amid concerns about long-term talent attraction and retention. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Restructuring Nissan to offer Japanese managers early retirement packages Working Time Japanese fear return to punishing work culture after PM’s 3am meeting Flexibility Japan introduces more flexibility for working carers Family leave Greater burden falls to Japan’s firms to boost population growth