経済｜資生堂、257人が希望退職へ / Economy | Shiseido: 257 employees to take voluntary retirement.

Summary

Shiseido announced that it had recruited voluntary retirement candidates last December, and 257 employees are set to retire by the end of March.

This number exceeds initial expectations, and the company is anticipating a record loss of 52 billion yen. The poor performance of its North American business has particularly contributed to this situation, prompting Shiseido to reconsider its future business strategy.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard that Shiseido is seeing 257 people resign! What’s going on?
Log: Yeah, Shiseido is expecting a record loss of 52 billion yen, so they need to reevaluate their management. Offering voluntary retirements is part of that.
Chako: But 257 people is a huge number! I wonder where they’re all going?
Log: Some might be looking to find jobs in the same industry, while others might consider switching fields or even going independent.
Navi: There are various options for career paths after leaving. Specifically, reemployment or going independent are two possibilities.
Chako: I see, so there are a lot of choices available!

Admin’s Note

The news that Shiseido’s number of voluntary retirements has reached 257 is a testament to the challenging business environment the company is facing. It seems that the struggles in the American market are particularly influential, and I’m curious to see what direction the company will take moving forward. I was also struck by the conversation between Chako and Log, where they touched on the diversity of career choices after retirement. It really makes me realize that in the coming era, flexible career development will be essential.