Although the employment situation remains severe for older job seekers in search of full-time work, temporary employment services for the middle-aged are attracting increasing attention.
Those aged 55 and older account for only a fraction of Japan's total workforce, but those sent by outplacement agencies are earning favorable reviews from employers.
Firms say they like the way the older workers quickly become part of the team by drawing on their experience.
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