Adecco Japan has been commissioned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to run the 'FY2026 Tokyo Future Work Style Promotion Project.' The initiative aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tokyo to achieve highly productive work styles by utilizing technology and promoting voluntary work style reforms.
Adecco Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the global human resources leader Adecco Group, has been commissioned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to operate the 'FY2026 Tokyo Future Work Style Promotion Project.' Through this project, Adecco will support companies in realizing highly productive work styles using technology and promote voluntary work style reform initiatives. Amid Japan's labor shortage due to a declining working-age population, SMEs in particular have struggled to advance reforms due to a lack of knowledge and funding. Adecco will provide comprehensive support for work style reform and productivity improvement for SMEs in Tokyo through forums, expert advice from labor and social security attorneys, and the 'Tokyo Future Work Award' to recognize outstanding initiatives.
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What is the 'Tokyo Future Work Style Promotion Project'?
It is a project commissioned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and operated by Adecco to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tokyo to implement high-productivity work styles using technology and promote voluntary work style reforms.
Who is the target of this project?
The project primarily targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within Tokyo.
What kind of support does the project offer?
The project provides comprehensive support including awareness-raising through the 'Future Work Style Promotion Forum,' expert advice from labor and social security attorneys, registration as a 'Tokyo Sustainable Work Company,' and recognition through the 'Tokyo Future Work Award'.
Why was this project initiated?
It was initiated to address the significant challenge of labor shortages in Japan, particularly helping SMEs that lack the knowledge, know-how, and funds to advance work style reforms and improve productivity on their own.
When is the first 'Future Work Style Promotion Forum' scheduled?
The first forum is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and will be held in a hybrid format (both in-person at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO and online).