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The negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the world economy has been broadly researched and documented. In Japan, however, the Covid-19 pandemic brought along a series of transformation opportunities to corporates, government, and public education. This paper illustrates the organizational efforts of transforming legacy talent operations and organizational architecture at one of Japan's largest software development businesses, Intec Inc. throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the authors have also analyzed the impact of cognitive technology on organizational culture and global talent operations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nonadherence to immunosuppressive medications after kidney transplantation is a major risk factor for allograft rejection and graft loss. Transplant recipients tend to conceal nonadherence in clinical settings. We conducted an internet-based cross-sectional survey aimed to clarify the prevalence and risk factors of patient nonadherence after kidney transplantation in Japan. The Basel Assessment of Adherence to Immunosuppressive Medication Scale (BAASIS©) was used to detect nonadherence. In this survey, patients were asked about their relationship with medical staff and their self-efficacy for taking medication, along with other questions. A total of 219 kidney transplant recipients were included in the analysis. Ninety-four demonstrated nonadherence (42.7%). The following factors were associated with nonadherence: short dialysis period prior to transplantation; undergoing transplantation at least twice; male sex; lack of satisfaction with the explanation of immunosuppressive medication; and absence of medical staff to consult upon forgetting to take drugs. The nonadherence group reported low self-efficacy for medication in many settings. This anonymous survey provides valuable insight into the actual nonadherence rate, factors associated with nonadherence, and life situations that may complicate medication-taking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]