Flexibility Japan starts to turn back the clock on covid flexible work gains Remote working rates have nearly halved since the pandemic, as major employers push for more in-person collaboration iStock.com/Zoey106 Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 07 October 2026 Major Japanese conglomerates are pushing to get workers back into the office, as executives cite productivity and cooperation as key drivers behind the change in approach. 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... Culture Japan Inc ditches forced transfers in bid to retain talent Flexibility Barclays delays unpopular return-to-office mandate Culture Return-to-office mandates may reveal more about bosses than reluctant staff Flexibility Flexible working seen as vital by most UK employees