The Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers (JEED) published the August 2025 issue of "Elder," an advocacy magazine promoting elderly employment. This issue focuses comprehensively on salary systems in elderly employment, providing practical knowledge and extensive corporate case studies.
Special Feature: Basic Knowledge of Elderly Employment and Wages
The special feature "Basic Knowledge of Elderly Employment and Wages" addresses human resource strategies for utilizing seniors as a strategic workforce. Professor Miho Fujinami of Chiba University of Economics authored the general overview, emphasizing the critical importance of appropriate wage and evaluation systems in elderly employment for effective organizational integration and productivity enhancement.
The issue provides detailed guidance on legally compliant wage setting methods under the Act on Stabilization of Employment of Elderly Persons, particularly addressing the transition from mandatory retirement to continued employment arrangements. Key topics include performance-based evaluation systems adapted for older workers, role-based compensation structures, and hybrid models combining experience-based and capability-based pay scales.
Corporate Case Studies and Implementation Strategies
Multiple corporate case studies demonstrate successful wage system reforms for elderly employment. Featured companies showcase various approaches including job redesign initiatives, flexible working arrangements with adjusted compensation packages, and mentorship program integration with compensation incentives. The analysis covers both large corporations and small-medium enterprises, providing scalable solutions across different organizational sizes.
Specific implementation strategies include establishing transparent evaluation criteria for older workers, creating dual-track career paths with corresponding wage structures, and developing retention bonuses for knowledge transfer activities. Companies report improved employee satisfaction rates, reduced recruitment costs, and enhanced organizational knowledge preservation through these strategic wage system modifications.
Legal Compliance and Best Practices
The publication addresses recent legal developments affecting elderly employment wages, including amendments to the Employment Security Law and guidelines from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Detailed explanations cover age-discrimination prevention measures, equal pay principles adaptation, and documentation requirements for continued employment contracts.
Best practices section highlights successful integration techniques including gradual salary adjustment periods, skill-based compensation supplements, and performance milestone recognition systems. The analysis demonstrates how strategic wage management contributes to sustainable elderly employment while maintaining organizational competitiveness.
The magazine serves as an essential resource for HR professionals, business leaders, and policymakers working to optimize elderly employment strategies through effective wage system design and implementation.