One of Japan’s largest employers plans to cut office space by 50%


Fujitsu Ltd said it will cut its office space in Japan by 50% over the next three years, encouraging 80,000 office workers to primarily work from home. — Reuters

While much of Japan continues to debate the pros and cons of remote working, one of the country’s largest employers has made up its mind – and it could be a bad sign for the office sector.

Fujitsu Ltd said it will cut its office space in Japan by 50% over the next three years, encouraging 80,000 office workers to primarily work from home in what it termed a "Work Life Shift for the new normal”.

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