Japan’s Labour Group Targets 6% Wage Growth for 2027

Japan’s largest labour federation, Rengo, announced a proposed 6% wage-increase target for 2027 on 22 October, including a 4% base-pay rise. The target puts compensation planning and labour costs in focus for employers. Recruitment firms, training providers and businesses can explore opportunities in salary benchmarking, workforce planning and skills development; HPC can support HR analytics and compensation modelling, with project pricing based on requirements.