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Japan’s “Macho Caregivers” program recruits young male bodybuilders to ease the national caregiving shortage, boosting hires and challenging gender norms.
In Japan, a growing number of young male bodybuilders are helping tackle the nation’s severe caregiving workforce shortage through Visionary’s “Macho Caregivers” initiative, launched in 2018.
The program attracts young men by offering perks like paid gym time and protein shake subsidies, appealing to those with fitness backgrounds.
It has led to 168 new hires in 2024 alone, with sales projected to reach $14.4 million by March 2026.
The initiative challenges gender norms in caregiving, where women over 40 make up over 70% of workers, and addresses a projected shortfall of 570,000 caregivers by 2040.
Care recipients appreciate the physical strength and reassurance provided, while caregivers find purpose in using their discipline and fitness for meaningful work.
El programa "Macho Caregivers" de Japón recluta a jóvenes culturistas masculinos para aliviar la escasez nacional de cuidadores, aumentando las contrataciones y desafiando las normas de género.