Layoffs Taboo, Japan Workers Are Sent to the Boredom Room

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Shay

In the face of AI and more automation, I wonder what devious new boredom rooms will be designed?

Facing a sluggish economy and increasing competition, Japan’s prime minister and major companies want to reduce longstanding restrictions on dismissing full-time workers.

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