Culture Japan’s bosses play Cupid with new employee dating app Firms are trying to help staff find spouses as demographic decline concern grows iStock.com/Tonktiti Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 08 January 2026 As its labour shortage deepens and birthrate continues to decline, some of Japan’s biggest employers are turning to an unlikely staff retention perk – a corporate matchmaking app. 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 Who wants to be the “love police”? Sometimes it’s crucial Training Has covid ended the office romance? Mitigating risks of love at work Investigations Nestlé fires CEO for undisclosed relationship with subordinate Disputes South African court finds for Nedbank in R45m exit agreement claim