Companies cannot function without an adequate supply of workers and economic growth is constrained if businesses are unable to fill positions. Herein lies the crux of Japan's mightiest long-term economic challenge: The country is losing workers, and its rapidly aging population is poised to grease this outflow. Japan must, therefore, harness its strengths in automation and robotics to overcome this challenge.
Economy
Japan's labor shortage could be blessing in disguise, not just for women
Focus on automation and robotics as well as boosting women's participation will spur the economy
Japan's corporate culture will have to change to entice more women into full-time jobs and to shoulder greater responsibilities.
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