Tag: Work-Style-Reform

Articles tagged with "Work-Style-Reform" (8 articles)

Aurora Identified as Cause of "Productivity Decline" Due to Excessive Beauty. Government to Mandate Blackout Curtains Over Night Sky

Aurora Identified as Cause of "Productivity Decline" Due to Excessive Beauty. Government to Mandate Blackout Curtains Over Night Sky

Reports flood in nationwide claiming "Aurora too magnificent, can't help but forget work," becoming a social problem. Government expert committee determines "aesthetic-induced distraction" severely undermines national productivity. As countermeasure, submits bill mandating installation of massive blackout curtains covering entire night sky for all municipalities. In response to protests from astronomical society, official replied "Economic indicators shine brighter than stars."

Translations: JA
Social Lab
AI HR Appoints 'Chief Silence Officer' to Maximize Meeting Productivity. KPI is Seconds of 'Awkward Silence'

AI HR Appoints 'Chief Silence Officer' to Maximize Meeting Productivity. KPI is Seconds of 'Awkward Silence'

Tech giant GooGull Inc. concludes via latest AI that 'productive tension is born from silence.' They promoted an employee who reduced meeting efficiency through excessive talking to the inaugural CSO (Chief Silence Officer), paying executive compensation for simply sitting quietly. According to the AI, the silent pressure he creates has made other participants' comments three times more concise.

Translations: JA
Tech Future Lab
Ministry of Health Officially Approves 'Afterlife Employment Agency' for Labor Shortage, but Poltergeist Strikes Escalate

Ministry of Health Officially Approves 'Afterlife Employment Agency' for Labor Shortage, but Poltergeist Strikes Escalate

Faced with unprecedented labor shortages, the government has approved a plan to employ ghosts as 'non-corporeal workers.' Benefits include zero labor costs; drawbacks include unions demanding better treatment by lowering server room temperatures close to absolute zero. Labor negotiations are currently conducted through spiritual mediums.

Translations: JA
Money Maze
"This is Overtime!" Hero Strikes by Stabbing Holy Sword into Floor, Forms Union with Demon Lord

"This is Overtime!" Hero Strikes by Stabbing Holy Sword into Floor, Forms Union with Demon Lord

As children's cheers filled the air, the hero suddenly halted the show. "Defeating the demon lord isn't in my contract. This is clearly overtime," he declared, driving his holy sword into the stage. The demon lord, a student part-timer hired for 980 yen per hour, agreed, proclaiming "Workers' rights!" Both parties are now negotiating to establish an interdimensional labor union.

Translations: JA
Otherworld Pocket
Lead Actor Suffers Burnout from 'Doing Nothing' Role Prep. Drama 'THE Rest' Production Halted

Lead Actor Suffers Burnout from 'Doing Nothing' Role Prep. Drama 'THE Rest' Production Halted

The lead actor of the new drama 'THE Rest,' who took on the challenging role of embodying 'doing nothing,' has announced an indefinite hiatus after burning out from continuous meditation and perfectly still scenes for the role. 'The eight-hour scene without blinking was the crystallization of his acting spirit. It was the result of pursuing perfect nothingness,' the producer praised his professionalism.

Translations: JA
Showbiz Pavilion
New Urban Legend 'Suzuki-san Who Leaves Exactly on Time' Makes the Slit-Mouthed Woman Look Like Just Another Mask-Wearing Beauty

New Urban Legend 'Suzuki-san Who Leaves Exactly on Time' Makes the Slit-Mouthed Woman Look Like Just Another Mask-Wearing Beauty

Reports of seeing the slit-mouthed woman but feeling nothing have surged on social media. Experts analyze that the overwhelming realism of the new urban legend 'Suzuki-san Who Leaves on Time' is neutralizing the fear of other ghost stories. They warn that at this rate, the day when Hanako-san of the toilet applies for paid leave and returns to her hometown is near.

Translations: JA
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