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April 2025 Employment Report

The Tsunagu Work Style Research Institute, derived from Tsunagu Group Holdings, regularly compiles reports based on labor market data published by governmental agencies. The latest report shared insights into critical employment indicators for April 2025, highlighting a vital job vacancy ratio of 1.26 and an unemployment rate standing at 2.5%.

Job Vacancy Ratio Overview

In April 2025, the effective job vacancy ratio (seasonally adjusted) remained at 1.26, consistent with both the previous month and the same month last year. This stability denotes a significant shift, as the job vacancy figures had shown a downward trend with year-over-year comparisons for 20 consecutive months starting in August 2023. Interestingly, the ratio for part-time jobs adjusted was at 1.18, reflecting a decrease of 0.05 points from the same time last year, while the ratio for full-time positions was up slightly to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.05, an increase of 0.04 points compared to last year.

Unemployment Rate Analysis

The overall unemployment rate for April 2025 is recorded at 2.5%, which mirrored the figures from the previous month. However, when comparing with April of the prior year, this marks a decline of 0.1 percentage points. Within specific age demographics, only those in the 45-54 age group experienced a rise of 0.2 points from the previous year. The total number of unemployed persons stood at approximately 1.88 million, which is a decrease of 50,000 compared to the same month in the prior year.

Growth in New Job Openings

A notable point within the April report is the growth rate of new job openings, which demonstrated a year-over-year increase of 2.2%. This growth is especially significant since it marks the first rise in new job openings in six months. Delving into sector-specific growth, the information and communications sector excelled with a 9.0% increase, followed closely by the service industry, categorized under “other,” which recorded an 8.3% rise. Conversely, sectors like the life-related services, entertainment, and accommodation and food services observed declines of 4.4%, 1.8%, and 1.3%, respectively.

The varied growth across sectors points to a dynamic interaction in the job market, illustrating the sectors that are thriving versus those that are stagnating or contracting.

A Closer Look at the Tsunagu Work Style Research Institute

Founded in 2015, the Tsunagu Work Style Research Institute operates under Tsunagu Group Holdings, located in Tokyo. Helmed by Director Hiroshi Ohno, the institute specializes in diverse work styles and the analysis of labor laws and regulations. Collaborating with experts in HR and labor law, the institute facilitates discussions around significant labor policy developments, striving to shed light on the ideal working conditions for the workforce of tomorrow. Its mission emphasizes a thorough understanding and exploration of labor regulations as a means to pave the way for the future of employment.

For further details and in-depth analysis, visit Tsunagu Group's official website.