71% of People Know About Japan’s ‘Part-timer Terrorism’

What Is Part-timer Terrorism

Part-timer terrorism, known as “baito tero” in Japan, refers to a troubling trend where part-time employees, typically in the restaurant industry, engage in bad behavior, often for the purpose of sharing it on social media.

As the part-time job terrorism trend spread, Real Research, an online survey app, attempted to gather opinions on the causes, consequences, and potential solutions for this phenomenon.

Here are the key findings of the survey report:

• 71.52% are aware of Japan’s part-timer terrorism.
• The desire for social media attention is the top motivation (30.26%) on why part-time employees engage in such behavior.
• 73.4% believe legal action against perpetrators is justified.

Survey on Japan’s ‘Part-timer Terrorism’

The survey revealed that a majority (71.52%) are aware of Japan’s part-timer terrorism, highlighting the pervasiveness of the issue.

However, opinions were diverse on why part-timers engage in such behavior. While the desire for social media attention topped the list with 30.26% of the vote, others believe it stems from the lack of proper training (20.16%), peer pressure (16.98%), and lack of supervision (15.66%).

Businesses Face Pressure to Act, But How?

The survey clearly shows the public expects businesses to take action against Japan’s part-timer terrorism. Interestingly, the most popular response (32.88%) advocated for legal action against perpetrators. However, a significant portion also favored preventative measures like stricter hiring and training (18.94%), clearer misconduct guidelines (16.22%), and improved working conditions (16.14%).

Taking a Stand Against Baito Tero

Indeed, some firms have resorted to legal action, including suing for damages and pressing charges, against individuals involved in Japan’s part-timer terrorism.

Interestingly, a strong majority (73.4%) believe legal action against perpetrators is justified. Similarly, 73.12% believe employee monitoring tools like surveillance cameras are necessary.

Who’s to Blame?

Some businesses in Japan have started offering “reputation expense insurance” to cover costs related to online posts damaging their reputation. 66.96% see it as a valuable tool to mitigate risks associated with online damage.

Finally, the survey highlights a shared responsibility for spreading Japan’s part-timer terrorism. Nearly half (48.34%) believe the employees involved hold the primary responsibility, while others assign blame to companies (26.38%) and social media platforms (25.28%).