Some Japanese firms paying 'inflation allowances'
With the prices of daily commodities surging in Japan, a growing number of companies are paying inflation allowances to employees to support their daily lives.
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With the prices of daily commodities surging in Japan, a growing number of companies are paying inflation allowances to employees to support their daily lives.
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Some Japanese companies are providing “inflation allowances” to help their employees cope with rising consumer prices, but industry experts and labor officials are calling for more permanent support.
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