Objectives

The objective of the JILPT is to contribute to the planning of labor policies and work toward their effective and efficient implementation, as well as to promote the livelihood of workers and develop the national economy by conducting comprehensive research projects on labor issues and policies, both domestically and internationally, and capitalize on the findings of such research by implementing training programs for administrative officials.

Research and Training Activities Chart

Research Activity

Comprehensive Research on Labor Policies

1. Research Projects
2. Requested Research
3. Urgent Surveys

Collecting and Analyzing Information on Labor and Related Policies

JILPT collects and analyzes a variety of labor-related statistical data and information, both domestically and internationally, with the aim of contributing to promote research and debate on labor policy.

1. Domestic Labor Information

   Information on domestic labor trends, such as employment, human resource management, industrial relations and so on, is gathered and sorted through surveys including “Monitoring Survey on Business and Labor” and other researches which are carried out through questionnaires or interviews to businesses, management and labor organizations.

2. International Labor Information
   • Information on the labor situation in key countries is continuously and systematically assembled, and then sorted by country as well as by policy issue.
   • JILPT networks with foreign research institutions, participates in joint field surveys when necessary, and collects information on pressing issues for labor policy research.
3. Compilation and Dissemination of Various Statistics Data

   A variety of statistical data related to labor is collected from a broad range of information sources. This data is analyzed and processed, and is used to provide information that cannot be obtained from existing numerical data.

4. Research Report

   JILPT regularly publishes research reports as results of various researches and studies conducted. Listed below are some of the series provided in English.

   • Japan Labor Issues
   • JILPT Research report
   • Research Material Series
   • Research Series

International Research Networks

1. Creating Networks with Foreign Institutions

   JILPT networks with research institutes in foreign countries with the aim of exchanging and utilizing to the extent possible the results of each other's research activities including joint study programs.

2. Accepting Foreign Researchers and Intellectuals, and Sending Researchers Abroad

   Exchange researchers and intellectuals are undertaken to foster research into Japanese labor issues, as well as creating a basis for future joint international research.

Training Activity

Training for Supervising Personnel

The JILPT provides training targeting newly appointed directors, chiefs, and section heads at Labour Standards Inspection Offices and Public Employment Security Offices.

General Training (Basic/Advanced)

The JILPT provides basic training targeting new recruits, as well as advanced training targeting experienced officials in their fifth year of service.

Specialized Training

The JILPT provides training for officials at Labour Standards Inspection Offices and for those engaged in highly-specialized duties of job placement services.

Dissemination of Research Results and Formation of Policy Proposals

With the goal of contributing to the planning and drafting of labor policy, and stimulating discussion at every level of society, results from research and survey are promptly announced in various series of research reports, publications, and the website.