Nintendo Is Ranked The Third Most Sought-After Employer In Japan
Gee, wonder why?
by Ollie Reynolds · Nintendo LifeA new survey conducted by Japanese employment agency Gakujo reveals that Nintendo is the third most sought-after employer in the region.
This comes via Otaku Soken (thanks, Automaton) and is based on responses from 5,476 university students across Japan. Nintendo is the highest company from the entertainment sector, and is only beat by trade firm Itochu at number one and biotech corporation Ajinomoto at number two.
Naturally, it seems as though respondents were receptive to Nintendo's high prestige and popularity as a video game company, along with its global footprint. It's also known for its exceptionally low staff turnover, which is close to zero while averages hover around the 30% mark.
Hiroki Okamoto, the CEO of Japanese employment agency UZUZ, presented the following reasoning for Nintendo's high placement:
“Of course, Nintendo’s comprehensive benefits play a role in this. They have a high rate of paid vacation utilization, offer strong support for parenting, and have a unique point system for employees that can be used for games, books, travel, and more. They also have a deep understanding of diversity and have introduced a partnership system that allows employees with same-sex partners to be treated as if they were married, among other progressive and practical initiatives."
Other video game companies within the top 50 include the likes of Konami, Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Sega. Kadokawa Corporation, which has recently found itself in the news following reports of a potential acquisition from Sony, also placed high at number eight.
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Are you surprised at Nintendo's placement as the third most sought-after employer in Japan? Honestly, we're not. But let us know what you think with a comment down below.
[source 0115765.com, via automaton-media.com]
About Ollie Reynolds
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- RetroGames
- 10:11am
I would have loved to have worked for Nintendo back in the day. Probably would still now. But I don't have quite enough demonstrable skill and talent in whatever gaming related area to be able to ever get that gig methinks. And I'm piss old now too, so kinda past the point of being relevant as compared to all the young folks coming out of university with degrees in game design and programming and stuff. Shame, because I actually think I could have a lot to offer them in the right role.
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- JohnnyMind
- 10:11am
Same, not surprised at all although I'm so glad that's the case - while no company is perfect just like individuals and that's definitely the case for Nintendo as well (and I certainly won't stop calling them out when they do questionable things) they do several good things as can be seen in this very article and even more so compared to other companies, not just gaming and entertainment ones, and for that I can't help but commend them!
I heard that you have to be at least an uncle to qualify working at Nintendo.
As the late Mr. Iwata mentioned. He believes employees should feel secure in their positions and should not bear the brunt of the consequences when the people in higher positions make the wrong decisions.
That and Nintendo has on multiple occasions proven that work crunch is not the solution for an ideal workplace, and they are more than willing to give as much time to the developmers as neede.
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- Anti-Matter
- 20m ago
And who is the first?
I'm happy for their employees. Once in a while it's good to hear some corporations still treats their people like human beings
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