TOKYO, Nov 06 (hrmasia.com) - The University of Tokyo has issued a strong appeal to organisations to refrain from employing pressure tactics on job-hunting students, a practice that has become increasingly prevalent in recent years as organisations scramble to secure talent amid a chronic labour shortage.
In a statement, the university expressed concerns over the growing use of coercive methods, such as obliging students who have received informal job offers to attend frequent social gatherings, enduring long hours of job training, or participating in study trips. These practices are said to hinder students from exploring other employment opportunities and limit their freedom of choice.
The university’s statement highlighted instances where students are coerced into making premature decisions about their employment. In some cases, students were instructed to immediately contact other organisations and inform them of their decision to withdraw their application. In contrast, in others, they were pressured into signing binding agreements prematurely.
The university also urged organisations to adopt ethical recruitment practices that respect the rights and wellbeing of job-hunting students. It also emphasised the importance of refraining from sexual harassment caused by organisation representatives taking advantage of students’ vulnerability in their job search. ...continue reading
