In reaction to growing concerns over a phenomenon dubbed 'parental leave flight', experts shed light on the situation with their perspectives. This term is used when an employee goes on parental leave, only to later resign without ever returning to the original job. Cases like these are seeing an uptick in Japan, which leads to debate regarding the implications and responses for the society and labor market. The specific expert opinions on this matter form the crux of the news story.

With the stringent work culture in Japan, employees usually find it hard to strike a work-life balance. The country, with its declining birth rates, has tried to bolster parental leave policies for both genders to encourage more births. However, the phenomenon of 'parental leave flight' has emerged as an unintended consequence. Society has mixed reactions, some viewing it as exploitation of the system, while others see it as a desperate move by those unable to cope with Japan's demanding work culture.

In contrast, the US or EU generally exhibits a more flexible work culture, encouraging work-life balance and allowing parental leave without as much stigma. However, in the US, the absence of universal paid parental leave can contribute to job insecurity. 'Parental leave flight' is less evident, partly due to different labor laws and societal norms around parenting and employment.