resignation under instruction; advised resignation
A form of dismissal in which an employee is strongly encouraged to resign voluntarily, often to avoid the stigma of a formal discharge. Common in Japanese corporate contexts.
He was advised to resign to take responsibility for the scandal.
Advised resignation is considered a milder measure than disciplinary dismissal.
懲戒解雇 is a formal disciplinary dismissal, while 諭旨解雇 is a softer measure where the employee is persuaded to resign voluntarily.
依願退職 is a voluntary resignation at the employee's own request, whereas 諭旨解雇 is initiated by the employer's strong suggestion.
Compound of 諭旨 (admonition, advice) and 解雇 (dismissal). The term reflects the practice of urging an employee to resign rather than being formally fired.