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Practical information for hiring foreign talent (Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker), from an on-the-ground perspective.

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Technical Intern Training vs. Specified Skilled Worker: A Company Guide to the System, Duration and Scope of Work

A company-focused comparison of Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker — purpose, duration, job-change eligibility and hosting requirements — plus guidance on choosing the right program for your business.

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5 Reasons Foreign Workers Leave Early — and How to Improve Retention

We break down five reasons foreign talent tend to leave early, and explain how pre-departure training and post-arrival follow-up can boost retention.

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How to Choose a Sending Organization Without Getting It Wrong: 7 Checkpoints

Choosing a sending organization can make or break your foreign hiring outcomes. Here are seven checkpoints to verify, explained from a practical, on-the-ground perspective.

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A Guide to Hiring Foreign Talent in Nursing Care: Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker Explained

A practical guide to hiring foreign talent in nursing care — how Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker programs work, Japanese-language and qualification requirements, and key points on night shifts and staffing ratios.

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What Is Employment for Skill Development? Key Changes from Technical Intern Training and How Companies Should Prepare

An overview of Employment for Skill Development, the new system replacing Technical Intern Training — what's changing, and the practical steps companies should start preparing now.

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