A survey has found that business operations could be disrupted at around 70% of companies if it became more difficult to accept foreign workers. The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry has also analyzed the situation among 2,654 companies nationwide, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and others surveyed 2,654 companies nationwide, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises, and found that 44.6% employ or are considering employing foreign workers. When asked about difficulties accepting foreign workers, 65.9% said their business operations would be disrupted.
More than 90% of companies in nursing care and nursing, and more than 70% in transportation, said their operations would be disrupted.
Regarding the government's policy, approximately 60% of companies overall, or 55.6%, supported expanding the acceptance of foreign workers. The analysis indicated that foreign workers are essential to maintaining business operations, particularly in essential industries.
The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that small and medium-sized enterprises generally have strong demand for foreign workers, who play an important role from the perspective of business continuity.