Japanese Customer: Workforce in Japan estimated to be 50% part time or temporary by 2010

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"by 2010, it is predicted that almost 50% of the workforce will be in part-time or temporary employment" (in Japan)

Source: Tokyo professionals - recession proof?
By Kevin Gibson
Japan Today
accessed 23/4/2008
http://www.japantoday.com/category/

commentary/view/tokyo-professionals-recession-proof

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