[Survey of 400 Workers] Approximately 71% Feel They Are Not Developing Skills or Career. Top Expectation for Corporate Support is "Free or Subsidized Training"
A survey by NEXER and Staff Brain reveals that 71% of workers feel they are not achieving career growth in their current roles. However, 61.1% would stay longer if training programs were improved, highlighting a strong demand for corporate learning support.
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- 📰 Published: May 28, 2026 at 10:00
- 🔍 Collected: June 1, 2026 at 00:59 (86h 59m after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 2, 2026 at 00:23 (23h 23m after Collected)
■ Survey on Career Advancement and Reskilling
Amid labor shortages and diversifying work styles, "reskilling" is gaining attention as a mechanism to support both corporate and individual growth. Some are proactive about skill development, while others are overwhelmed by daily tasks.
We conducted a survey in collaboration with Staff Brain, targeting 400 working men and women across Japan, regarding "career advancement and reskilling."
■ 70.8% Feel They Are Not Developing Skills or Career in Their Current Job
When asked if they feel they are developing their skills or career through their current job, 7.3% said "very much" and 22.0% said "somewhat." Conversely, 37.5% said "not much" and 33.3% said "not at all," totaling 70.8% who feel they are not growing.
■ "Acquiring Qualifications" Tops the List for Skill Development at 16.3%
Regarding current or future efforts for skill development, "acquiring qualifications" was the most common at 16.3%, followed by "self-study" at 16.0%, "IT/digital skill acquisition" at 7.0%, and "e-learning" at 6.0%.
■ 61.1% Would Stay Longer if Education and Training Systems Were Improved
When asked if they would stay longer at their company if education and training systems were improved, 12.3% said "definitely" and 48.8% said "somewhat," totaling 61.1%.
■ 40.6% Are Interested in "Reskilling"
When asked about their interest in reskilling, 10.8% said "very interested" and 29.8% said "somewhat interested," totaling 40.6%.
■ Top Expectation for Learning Support is "Free or Subsidized Training" at 38.3%
Finally, when asked what kind of learning support they expect from companies, "free or subsidized training" was the top choice at 38.3%, followed by "qualification acquisition support" at 23.8% and "practical training" at 20.0%.
■ Conclusion
The survey shows that 70.8% of workers do not feel they are growing in their current jobs. 61.1% would stay longer if training systems were better. The most requested support is "free or subsidized training." Staff Brain supports worker growth through structured training programs.
Amid labor shortages and diversifying work styles, "reskilling" is gaining attention as a mechanism to support both corporate and individual growth. Some are proactive about skill development, while others are overwhelmed by daily tasks.
We conducted a survey in collaboration with Staff Brain, targeting 400 working men and women across Japan, regarding "career advancement and reskilling."
■ 70.8% Feel They Are Not Developing Skills or Career in Their Current Job
When asked if they feel they are developing their skills or career through their current job, 7.3% said "very much" and 22.0% said "somewhat." Conversely, 37.5% said "not much" and 33.3% said "not at all," totaling 70.8% who feel they are not growing.
■ "Acquiring Qualifications" Tops the List for Skill Development at 16.3%
Regarding current or future efforts for skill development, "acquiring qualifications" was the most common at 16.3%, followed by "self-study" at 16.0%, "IT/digital skill acquisition" at 7.0%, and "e-learning" at 6.0%.
■ 61.1% Would Stay Longer if Education and Training Systems Were Improved
When asked if they would stay longer at their company if education and training systems were improved, 12.3% said "definitely" and 48.8% said "somewhat," totaling 61.1%.
■ 40.6% Are Interested in "Reskilling"
When asked about their interest in reskilling, 10.8% said "very interested" and 29.8% said "somewhat interested," totaling 40.6%.
■ Top Expectation for Learning Support is "Free or Subsidized Training" at 38.3%
Finally, when asked what kind of learning support they expect from companies, "free or subsidized training" was the top choice at 38.3%, followed by "qualification acquisition support" at 23.8% and "practical training" at 20.0%.
■ Conclusion
The survey shows that 70.8% of workers do not feel they are growing in their current jobs. 61.1% would stay longer if training systems were better. The most requested support is "free or subsidized training." Staff Brain supports worker growth through structured training programs.
FAQ
Are Japanese workers interested in reskilling?
About 40% of respondents expressed interest, recognizing the need for continuous learning for career development.