Data Utilization
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Data Utilization for Nonprofits — Practical Steps Any Small Organization Can Start Today
Annual reports get written every year, yet few organizations feel confident their impact is truly communicated. This guide outlines a four-stage pathway—from collection to application—that any nonprofit can follow, even without dedicated data staff.
Employment 'Quantity' Has Recovered — But What About 'Quality'? Structural Challenges in Japan's Labor Market as Revealed by Data
An unemployment rate of 2.5% and a job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.19. Macro statistics indicate employment recovery, yet real wages stagnate, 37.2% of workers hold non-regular positions, and occupational mismatch remains deeply entrenched. A data-driven examination of the 'quality' deficit in Japan's employment landscape.
The Structure of Unemployment — Reading Today's Employment Through Age Groups and Job Openings Ratios
Japan's overall unemployment rate appears stable in the mid-2 percent range, yet the rate for workers aged 15–24 runs roughly twice as high. By examining the relationship between unemployment and job openings-to-applicants ratios, we uncover the structural realities of today's labor market.