# Japanese workplace labor and retention trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-workplace-labor-and-retention-trends > Updated: 2026-09-13T10:30:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Japanese companies are increasingly moving toward return-to-office models to improve management visibility and spontaneous communication. A survey by Job Souken indicated that 75.5% of respondents expect office attendance frequency to increase compared to 2025. This shift has created significant retention risks. Data from the Japan Productivity Center shows that 16.4% of non-managerial employees would consider resigning if telework restrictions were implemented. This trend is compounded by the emergence of professional resignation agencies, which have led to instances of employees resigning abruptly without direct communication with management. In response to these challenges, management experts suggest new communication strategies to better understand whether departures are long-standing convictions or emotional reactions, aiming to mitigate the impact of sudden turnover in sectors such as logistics. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Japan workplace trends: Resignation agencies and management responses Reports highlight the rise of resignation agencies in Japan and expert advice for managers on how to handle sudden employee departures through better communication. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-workplace-trends-resignation-agencies-and-management-responses ### 2026-09-06: Japan companies increase office attendance amid rising turnover risks Japanese firms are pushing for a return to the office to aid management and productivity, but the move risks driving away employees who value telework, contributing to rising job turnover rates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-companies-increase-office-attendance-amid-rising-turnover-risks --- Cite as: Japanese workplace labor and retention trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-workplace-labor-and-retention-trends