Japanese Tech Firm Offers Free Alcohol and 'Hangover Leave' to Retain Workers

Trust Ring Co. in Osaka uses unconventional perks to attract Gen Z employees despite offering low salaries.

Trust Ring Co., a small tech company in Osaka, provides free alcohol during work hours to create a relaxed office culture.
Employees are allowed 'hangover leave,' granting them a delayed start of up to three hours if needed after drinking.
The company pays a monthly salary of 222,000 yen (approximately $17,500 annually), slightly above Japan's minimum wage.
Despite its low wages, the company has reported zero employee turnover in the past three years.
The initiative aims to appeal to younger workers as Japan faces a declining birth rate and increasing competition for talent.