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Bridging Gaps: A New Era of Remote Work for People with Disabilities

In an effort to provide better opportunities for individuals with disabilities, Extensible Inc., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has announced the launch of a new job portal designed specifically for remote work. The portal, titled 'Zaitaku Shuro Job.com' (https://zaitaku-job.com), is expected to go live in June 2025. The service will be operated by Harmonize Inc., a subsidiary of Extensible, which has been granted a permit for private employment agency operations.

Addressing Employment Inequality and Commuting Challenges

In Japan, the legal employment rate for people with disabilities in private companies is pegged at 2.3% as of 2023. However, this rate varies significantly across different regions. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's report for 2023:
- Tokyo: Actual employment rate 2.52%
- Aichi: 2.44%
- Osaka: 2.41%

These urban areas surpass the national average (2.33%) while rural regions like Aomori (1.95%), Akita (1.98%), and Kagoshima (1.89%) fall notably below it, highlighting a stark disparity. The limited number of businesses and job opportunities, alongside insufficient understanding of disability employment, inadequate transportation infrastructure, and inadequate welfare support, have resulted in a situation where many individuals who wish to work find themselves unable to do so.

Oasis and Job.com: A Dual Approach to Social Issues

To combat this disparity, Extensible has developed a remote work support platform named 'Oasis' (https://www.remote-oasis.jp). This platform aims to provide the necessary 'space' for remote work through job design, support, and integration efforts. The upcoming 'Zaitaku Shuro Job.com' seeks to create 'opportunities' for disabled individuals seeking to work from home.

Harmonize Inc., which operates and manages the job portal, is a licensed private employment agency authorized by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. They have established a supportive system that focuses on the employment of people with disabilities. Together, these two initiatives work in complement to:
- Provide 'space' for remote work through the Oasis platform.
- Create 'opportunities' for work through the job portal.

This dual approach aims to address critical issues such as regional inequality and commuting difficulties faced by individuals with disabilities.

Key Features of Zaitaku Shuro Job.com

- Flexible job listings that include fully remote positions and hybrid work opportunities that combine remote and office work.
- A variety of job postings that cater to individuals who require shorter working hours due to health considerations or medical appointments.
- Matching services with companies that have a documented understanding of and commitment to employing individuals with disabilities.
- A support structure making it easy for inexperienced candidates or those returning to work after a break to apply.
- Employment support features, including diagnostics and free consultations through a LINE official account.
- A broad range of home-based job categories such as clerical work, data entry, and customer support.

Future Prospects

Moving forward, the goal is not only to expand job offerings but also to establish regional models in collaboration with local governments and support organizations. The focus will also be on enriching skills training and enhancing matching support features to ensure that individuals with disabilities across the country can 'work freely and authentically without geographical constraints.'

Service Overview

- Service Name: Zaitaku Shuro Job.com
- URL: https://zaitaku-job.com
- LINE Official Account: https://lin.ee/LOLGVcb
- Launch Date: June 2025
- Operating Company: Harmonize Inc. (Shibuya, Tokyo)
- Website: https://www.harmoniz.jp/
- Employment Agency License Number: 1 3 - ユ - 3 1 8 0 6 0
- Target Audience: Individuals with disabilities seeking remote work and flexible working options (such as those with disability certificates).