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Dagashiya: Inside Japan's Largest Candy Shop

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Re: Dagashiya: Inside Japan's Largest Candy Shop

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> "Very few people know that I had to do that thing which no business owner should ever do – lay people off. And I've had to do it twice."

The difference in how other countries view laying people off, contrasted with the US labor market is worth highlighting.

I understand the arguments about how at-will employment brings flexibility and opportunity for both employers and employees but seeing a CEO feel actually responsible for his employees in a downsizing is refreshing.