On-Site Report Japan's low birthrate and aging population are leading to a major labor shortage. Despite being profitable, many small and medium-sized businesses are now struggling due to a lack of manpower. Some companies, however, have found a way to overcome this hurdle by taking advantage of the expertise and know-how of older workers. Other businesses are using state-of-the-art technologies to allow young workers a chance at a new career. In this segment, we will examine their management methods and see if they can be applied to help solve global labor shortage issues.