According to a research by global hiring platform, Indeed, blue-collar workers are looking for jobs that could potentially offer them physical safety and psychological well-being in addition to fair pay.

Exploring the trend: Blue-collar workers seek physical, psychological well-being in addition to fair pay

Japan, in a major policy shift, enacted on Saturday a law to let in more foreign, blue-collar workers to ease a labour shortage, despite criticism it was too hastily crafted and risked exposing the workers to exploitation.

Japan enacts law to accept foreign workers despite protests

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet approved draft legislation on Friday to open the door to more overseas blue-collar workers in sectors grappling with labour shortages, a controversial policy shift in immigration-shy Japan.

Japan aims to open door for foreign blue-collar workers