TOKYO -- Sony will increase salaries by up to 20% for new recruits with high-tech skills in fields such as artificial intelligence, moving away from the traditional Japanese emphasis on seniority to better compete in a battle for talent that crosses industries and international borders.
Company scraps Japanese-style egalitarian salaries in battle for AI expertise
Sony, a perennially popular choice for job-seeking students, is now vying with foreign tech giants and higher-paying trading houses for top prospects. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)