India, Feb. 17 -- With Japan facing a shrinking workforce and a shortage of applicants, companies are finding creative ways to attract young employees. While larger firms are increasing salaries, smaller companies that can't match those wages are offering unconventional benefits instead, reproted The Sun.

TrustRing, a tech company based in Osaka, has introduced a range of unusual leave options to make its workplace more appealing. Employees can take time off for hangovers, allowing them to rest and return to work feeling refreshed. One worker, who reported to the office at noon after drinking the night before, said the extra rest helped improve productivity.

The company also grants "celebrity loss leave," enabling employees to take time...