In Japan, putting in long hours at the office hasn't historically been a way to impress your boss – it’s simply been expected. And this culture is affecting employees' health and well-being. But now, companies are getting serious about changing the nation's tradition of overwork.

In Japan, there are no official laws for limiting work hours. And in a culture of overwork, the country is facing record numbers of compensation claims as a growing number of Japanese people are literally working themselves to death. Notably, work-related suicides are up 45%. How can employers help?

Japan’s senior workforce is thriving – from silver-haired men fitting computers in schools and offices to shop assistants and caregivers for the elderly. This means Japan has an extremely low unemployment rate. But what’s driving people to continue clocking in as they enter old age?

With a culture that emphasises a strong work ethic, the lifestyles of people in Japan are becoming increasingly busy. And it’s stopping them getting sufficient shut-eye. A third of people in the country don’t sleep enough, which can have negative effects on both mental and physical wellbeing.