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personnel change; staff transfer; organizational reshuffle
Changes in personnel assignments within an organization, including transfers, promotions, demotions, and departmental reassignments. A routine practice in Japanese companies, typically occurring in April.
Usage
In Japanese companies, 人事異動 typically happens at the start of the fiscal year (April) or mid-year (October). It is a normal part of corporate life and can include transfers to different departments, branch offices, or even subsidiaries.