At 79, Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones is still on stage, belting out the legendary British rock band's hit song "(I can't get no) Satisfaction." He could be expressing the plight of members of Japanese corporate society, who may not be satisfied with telework amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prof. Hajime Ohta of Doshisha University in Kyoto examined the phenomenon in his recent book, "Nihonjin no Shonin-yokkyu" (Esteem needs of Japanese).
It is natural for people to want to be recognized by others for their performance, achievements and abilities. This is especially true in the workplace, where people spend most of their time during the day.
