Growth of the business centered on engineer dispatch
First written in FY2016. 32 of 45 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-25.
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- 2026-09-25RestatedMonthly
「現在は体質改善の 2 年目として、採用投資を強化。効果が現れるのは第２四半期以降を想定しており、堅調に推移。」
国内技術社員の在籍数・稼働率の月次開示を継続。在籍数は前月比49名減、稼働率は0.2ポイント上昇した。機電・ITでは在籍数が減少し稼働率が上昇、建設では在籍数・稼働率ともに前月比で改善した。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to its traditional recruitment of inexperienced personnel, the Company strengthened experienced-hire recruitment. It also shifted its recruitment channels from reliance on recruitment agencies to direct recruiting, working to optimize recruitment costs and improve the quality of personnel, while strengthening onboarding initiatives to improve retention during the initial period after joining.」
In addition to hiring inexperienced personnel, the Company strengthened experienced-hire recruitment, direct recruiting and onboarding. The acquisition of エイセブホールディングス also contributed, bringing revenue in the mechatronics field to ¥66,731 million, up 10.7% year on year. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the number of engineers on the payroll remained firm as the Company strengthened experienced-hire recruitment in addition to its traditional recruitment of inexperienced personnel. During the interim consolidated accounting period, the Company also acquired shares in エイセブホールディングス and included the company and its subsidiaries, エイセブプラス株式会社 and イーテック株式会社, in the scope of consolidation. This increased the number of employees in operation and drove revenue growth.」
In addition to hiring inexperienced personnel, the Company strengthened experienced-hire recruitment and acquired エイセブホールディングス and its 2 subsidiaries. Revenue in the mechatronics field increased 9.2% year on year, but segment profit fell 1.9% because recruitment costs increased. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, 株式会社オープンアップテクノロジー, acquired in the previous fiscal year, contributed to growth in the number of employees on the payroll, while utilization remained stable overall. In terms of profit, the gross profit margin increased because of improved unit prices resulting from a shift toward mid-level engineers and other factors. The ratio of selling, general and administrative expenses to revenue improved because recruitment costs were controlled. Although the gain on the sale of the IT product business recorded in the previous interim consolidated accounting period fell away, both profit and the profit margin exceeded the previous year. As a result, segment revenue for the interim consolidated accounting period was ¥50,371 million, up 14.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥6,200 million, up 23.6%.」
The contribution from オープンアップテクノロジー, growth in the number of employees on the payroll, a shift toward mid-level engineers and lower recruitment costs resulted in revenue in the mechatronics, electrical engineering and IT fields increasing 14.4% year on year, while segment profit increased 23.6%. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the number of employees on the payroll increased steadily through continued investment in hiring from the previous fiscal year, while utilization remained stable at approximately 91–94%, although slightly below the previous fiscal year. The Company also actively pursued unit-price improvements against the backdrop of strong demand. In addition, the results of オープンアップテクノロジー, which became a subsidiary on 1 April 2024, contributed. As a result, segment revenue was ¥91,064 million, up 13.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥8,930 million, up 3.7%.」
Through continued investment in hiring, utilization of 91–94%, improved unit prices and the acquisition of オープンアップテクノロジー as a subsidiary, revenue in the mechatronics, electrical engineering and IT fields reached ¥91,064 million. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the fiscal year under review, the number of employees on the payroll increased steadily as a result of active investment in hiring since the previous fiscal year, while utilization remained stable at approximately 93–94%. In terms of profit, the gross profit margin was generally maintained through a shift toward mid-level personnel, improved unit prices against the backdrop of strong demand and other factors, and profit was also recorded from the sale of the product business of ネプラス株式会社. However, the profit margin declined slightly because temporary expenses arose when the exercise conditions for stock acquisition rights covering this segment were met, and employment adjustment subsidies received in the first nine months of the previous fiscal year fell away. As a result, segment revenue was ¥66,365 million, up 12.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥7,240 million, up 4.5%.」
In the mechatronics, electrical engineering and IT fields, the number of employees on the payroll increased through active hiring, while utilization remained approximately 93–94%. Revenue rose 12.1% year on year, and segment profit rose 4.5%. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the fiscal year under review, the number of employees on the payroll increased steadily as a result of active investment in hiring since the previous fiscal year, while utilization remained stable at approximately 93–94%. In terms of profit, the gross profit margin was maintained through improved unit prices resulting from a shift toward mid-level personnel and other factors, and profit from the sale of the product business of ネプラス株式会社 was also recorded. However, the profit margin declined slightly because temporary expenses arose when the exercise conditions for stock acquisition rights covering this segment were met, and employment adjustment subsidies received in the first six months of the previous fiscal year fell away. As a result, segment revenue was ¥44,027 million, up 13.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥5,018 million, up 9.3%.」
Active investment in hiring increased the number of employees on the payroll, while utilization remained approximately 93–94%. Unit prices improved through a shift toward mid-level personnel and other measures, and revenue rose 13.0% year on year. - FY2024-Q1The number of employees on the payroll increased, but utilization and profit declinedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the fiscal year under review, the number of employees on the payroll increased steadily as a result of active investment in hiring since the previous fiscal year, while utilization remained stable at approximately 93–94%. In terms of profit, the gross profit margin was maintained through improved unit prices resulting from a shift toward mid-level personnel and other factors. However, temporary expenses arose when the exercise conditions for stock acquisition rights covering this segment were met, and the employment adjustment subsidies received in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year fell away, causing the profit margin to decline. As a result, segment revenue was ¥21,461 million, up 12.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,774 million, down 12.6%.」
Active investment in hiring increased the number of employees on the payroll and revenue, while utilization was approximately 93–94%. Segment profit fell 12.6% year on year because of temporary expenses related to stock acquisition rights and the absence of employment adjustment subsidies. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the number of employees on the payroll increased by more than 10% from the start of the period because of active investment in hiring since the previous fiscal year, the recovery in sentiment across a broad range of industries and increased demand for personnel. Utilization remained stable at generally above 95%, except from April onward, when the number of non-operating employees temporarily increased because of training for new graduates and other factors.」
The Company continued active investment in hiring in the mechatronics, electrical engineering and IT fields. The number of employees on the payroll increased by more than 10% from the start of the period, and utilization remained generally above 95%. Revenue was ¥80,342 million and segment profit was ¥8,609 million. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the fiscal year under review, the number of employees on the payroll increased steadily because of active investment in hiring since the previous fiscal year, the recovery in sentiment across a broad range of industries and increased demand for personnel. Utilization remained stable at generally above 95%. In terms of profit, improved unit prices resulting from a shift toward mid-level personnel and strong demand, together with a slight increase in utilization, absorbed the substantial increase in recruitment costs, resulting in a slight improvement in the profit margin. As a result, segment revenue was ¥59,213 million, up 13.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥6,925 million, up 22.2%.」
In the mechatronics, electrical engineering and IT fields, the number of employees on the payroll increased through active investment in hiring, a shift toward mid-level personnel and improved unit prices. Utilization remained stable at generally above 95%. Revenue rose 13.8% year on year, and segment profit rose 22.2%. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the fiscal year under review, the number of employees on the payroll increased steadily because of active investment in hiring since the second half of the previous fiscal year, the recovery in sentiment across a broad range of industries and increased demand for personnel. Utilization remained stable at generally above 95%. In terms of profit, improved unit prices resulting from a shift toward mid-level personnel and a slight increase in utilization absorbed the substantial increase in recruitment costs, resulting in a slight improvement in the profit margin. As a result, segment revenue was ¥38,947 million, up 13.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥4,590 million, up 20.6%.」
In the mechatronics, electrical engineering and IT fields, active investment in hiring continued, and utilization remained stable at generally above 95%. Unit prices and the profit margin also improved through a shift toward mid-level personnel and other measures, while revenue rose 13.3% year on year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the fiscal year under review, the Company resumed active investment in hiring in the second half of the previous fiscal year in response to the recovery in sentiment in the manufacturing sector. As a result, the number of employees on the payroll increased steadily, while utilization remained stable at generally above 95%. In terms of profit, improved unit prices resulting from a shift toward mid-level personnel and a slight increase in utilization absorbed the substantial increase in recruitment costs, resulting in a slight improvement in the profit margin. As a result, segment revenue was ¥19,006 million, up 13.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,030 million, up 24.1%.」
The Company resumed investment in hiring in the mechatronics, electrical engineering and IT fields, and utilization remained stable at generally above 95%. Unit prices and the profit margin also improved through a shift toward mid-level personnel and other measures, while revenue rose 13.0% year on year. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the results of 株式会社夢テクノロジー and several other companies added to the segment through the management integration on 1 April 2021 contributed for the full year. In terms of profit, the profit margin declined slightly because of active investment in hiring and training inexperienced personnel and in sales activities to further increase placements. However, utilization continued to improve from the start of the period, and efforts to maintain and improve unit prices progressed steadily against the backdrop of growing demand for engineers.」
In addition to the full-year contribution from the technical staffing companies added through the management integration, the Company invested in hiring and training inexperienced personnel and in sales activities, and improved utilization and unit prices. Revenue in the mechatronics, electrical engineering and IT fields was ¥70,677 million, and segment profit was ¥7,118 million. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the fiscal year under review, 株式会社夢テクノロジー and other companies were added to the segment through the management integration on 1 April 2021, substantially increasing the number of technical employees in system development, IT infrastructure and mechatronics and electrical engineering. In terms of profit, the profit margin declined slightly because of active investment in hiring and training inexperienced personnel and in sales activities to further increase placements. However, utilization continued to improve from the start of the period, and efforts to maintain and improve unit prices progressed steadily against the backdrop of growing demand for engineers. As a result, segment revenue was ¥52,006 million, up 60.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥4,799 million, up 21.0%.」
The management integration substantially increased the number of technical employees, while investment in hiring and training inexperienced personnel and in sales continued. Utilization improved, and unit prices were maintained and improved against the backdrop of demand for engineers. Revenue rose 60.0% year on year, and segment profit rose 21.0%. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the fiscal year under review, 株式会社夢テクノロジー and other companies were added to the segment through the management integration on 1 April 2021, substantially increasing the number of technical employees in system development, IT infrastructure and mechatronics and electrical engineering. In terms of profit, the profit margin declined slightly because of active investment in hiring and training inexperienced personnel and in sales activities to further increase placements, but it has been trending upward since the start of the period owing to higher utilization and other factors. As a result, segment revenue was ¥34,341 million, up 60.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,110 million, up 21.1%.」
The management integration substantially increased the number of technical employees, and investment in hiring and training inexperienced personnel and in sales activities continued. Although the profit margin declined, utilization has improved since the start of the period, and revenue increased 60.7% year on year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, the Company invested actively in hiring and training inexperienced personnel and in sales activities, with the aim of further increasing the number of employees placed with clients, causing the profit margin to decline slightly.」
The Company is investing actively in hiring inexperienced personnel, training and sales activities to expand technical staffing, with the aim of increasing the number of employees placed with clients. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the fiscal year under review, the engineer staffing business of the former Yume Technology Holdings, including 株式会社夢テクノロジー, was added through the management integration on 1 April 2021. This led to a substantial increase in the number of technical employees in system development, IT infrastructure and mechatronics and electrical engineering. In terms of profit, the Company invested actively in hiring and training inexperienced personnel and in sales activities, with the aim of further increasing the number of employees placed with clients, causing the profit margin to decline slightly. As a result, segment revenue was ¥16,787 million, up 57.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,362 million, up 25.5%.」
The integration of the engineer staffing business of Yume Technology Holdings substantially increased the number of technical employees, while the Company invested in hiring and training inexperienced personnel and in sales activities. Revenue in the mechatronics, electrical engineering and IT fields increased 57.5% year on year. - FY2021Technical-field revenue increased following the integration, but utilization remained weakAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the engineer staffing business of the former Yume Technology Holdings, including 株式会社夢テクノロジー, was added following the management integration on 1 April 2021. This increased the number of technical employees in system development, IT infrastructure and mechatronics and electrical engineering. However, overtime hours, operating days and unit prices declined because of the spread of COVID-19.」
The addition of the engineer staffing business of Yume Technology Holdings brought revenue in the mechatronics, electrical engineering and IT fields to ¥49,061 million, up 11.8% year on year, but segment profit fell 1.6% because of weak utilization and other factors. - FY2021-Q3Technical-field revenue and profit fell despite recovering utilizationAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the fiscal year under review, overtime hours, operating days and unit prices each declined slightly because of the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Company worked to recover utilization from the low level at the end of the previous fiscal year, bringing it to an appropriate level. As a result, segment revenue was ¥32,500 million, down 1.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,966 million, down 7.8%.」
In the technical field, utilization recovered to an appropriate level from the low level at the end of the previous fiscal year. However, revenue fell 1.1% and segment profit fell 7.8% because overtime hours, operating days and unit prices declined slightly. - FY2021-Q2Technical-field revenue and profit fell as utilization remained weakAnnual report
「During the first six months of the fiscal year under review, there were no large-scale cancellations attributable to COVID-19, but the number of employees in operation remained largely flat. Although the Company worked to improve utilization from the start of the period, standby costs were incurred to a certain extent. In addition, overtime hours declined and unit prices fell in some areas. As a result, segment revenue was ¥21,375 million, down 0.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,569 million, down 6.6%.」
Although there were no large-scale cancellations in the technical field, the number of employees in operation remained flat. Standby costs, fewer overtime hours and lower unit prices in some areas resulted in lower revenue and profit. - FY2021-Q1Technical-field revenue and profit fell as placements were delayed and utilization declinedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the fiscal year under review, there were no cancellations attributable to COVID-19, but utilization did not improve because placements were delayed, as is typically expected during this period. As a result of fewer operating days and reduced overtime hours, segment revenue was ¥10,657 million, down 0.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,085 million, down 19.4%.」
Although there were no cancellations in the technical field, utilization did not improve because placements were delayed and operating days and overtime hours declined. Revenue fell slightly, while segment profit fell 19.4% year on year. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, hiring and the number of employees in operation continued to increase in the priority IT-related field, and the number of technical employees increased following the acquisition of 株式会社アクシス・クリエイト and 2 other companies engaged in IT staffing as subsidiaries. However, revenue increased only 8.5%, below expectations, because of requests to suspend operations and reduced working hours amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As of the end of June 2020, the number of employees in this segment had increased by 1,069 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 7,342, while revenue was ¥43,886 million, up 8.5%.」
Hiring and operations increased in the IT field, and the acquisition of 3 companies brought the number of employees in the technical field to 7,342 and revenue to ¥43,886 million. Revenue rose 8.5% year on year but fell short of expectations because of the COVID-19 pandemic. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the fiscal year under review, hiring and the number of employees in operation continued to increase in the priority IT-related field. The number of technical employees and revenue also increased following the acquisition of 株式会社アクシス・クリエイト and 2 other companies engaged in IT staffing as subsidiaries. As of the end of March 2020, the number of employees in this segment had increased by 675 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 6,948, while revenue was ¥32,855 million, up 9.9% year on year.」
Hiring and the number of employees in operation increased in the IT-related field, and the acquisition of 3 companies also contributed. The number of employees in the technical field increased by 675 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 6,948, while revenue rose 9.9% year on year. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the fiscal year under review, employee placements in IT and software development in the priority IT-related field increased. As a result, segment revenue was ¥21,550 million, up 8.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,500 million, down 10.2%. As of the end of December 2019, the number of employees engaged in this segment was 6,761, an increase of 488 from the end of the previous fiscal year. Of this increase, 377 employees resulted from the acquisition of 株式会社アクシス・クリエイト and 2 other companies as subsidiaries.」
Placements in IT and software development increased, and revenue in the technical field rose 8.4% year on year. The number of employees engaged increased by 488 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 6,761. Segment profit, however, fell 10.2% year on year due in part to acquisition-related expenses. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the fiscal year under review, the Company worked to expand the scope of work for IT engineers, a priority area, while improving utilization by training employees and developing new clients. As a result, segment revenue was ¥10,702 million, up 12.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,226 million, up 10.5%.」
The Company expanded the scope of work for IT engineers, trained employees and developed new clients to improve utilization. Revenue in the technical field increased 12.8% year on year, and segment profit increased 10.5%. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Employee placements increased in transportation equipment, electrical equipment and other industries with a high weighting in this segment, where business conditions have remained strong. In the IT-related field, a priority area, employee placements in IT and software development also expanded. As a result, revenue for the fiscal year was ¥40,439 million, up 20.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥5,044 million, up 27.1%.」
In addition to increased placements in key industries, placements in IT and software development expanded. Revenue in the technical field was ¥40,439 million and segment profit was ¥5,044 million. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Employee placements increased in transportation equipment, electrical equipment and other industries with a high weighting in this segment, where business conditions have remained strong. In the IT-related field, a priority area, employee placements in IT and software development also expanded. As a result, segment revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review was ¥29,901 million, up 22.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,907 million, up 33.0%. As of the end of March 2019, the number of employees engaged in this segment was 5,631, an increase of 422 from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Placements in transportation equipment and electrical equipment expanded, as did placements in IT and software development. Revenue in the technical field was ¥29,901 million, segment profit was ¥3,907 million and the number of employees engaged was 5,631. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Employee placements increased in transportation equipment, electrical equipment and other industries with a high weighting in this segment, where business conditions have remained strong. In the IT-related field, a priority area, employee placements in IT and software development also expanded. As a result, segment revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year under review was ¥19,875 million, up 23.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,785 million, up 34.2%. As of the end of December 2018, the number of employees engaged in this segment was 5,621, an increase of 412 from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Placements in transportation equipment and electrical equipment expanded, as did placements in IT and software development. The number of employees engaged in the technical field increased by 412 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 5,621. Revenue rose 23.7% year on year, and segment profit rose 34.2%. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the IT-related field, a priority area, employee placements in IT and software development expanded. As a result, segment revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year under review was ¥9,486 million, up 22.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,110 million, up 31.0%. As of the end of September 2018, the number of employees engaged in this segment was 5,387, an increase of 178 from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Employee placements in IT and software development expanded, increasing revenue, profit and the number of employees engaged in the technical field. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Assignments increased in industries accounting for a large share of the segment, including strong transportation equipment and electrical equipment. Consequently, cumulative third-quarter segment revenue was ¥24,418 million, up 27.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,939 million, up 47.9%. As of 31 March 2018, the segment had 4,644 employees, up 310 from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Assignments increased in transportation equipment, electrical equipment and other fields, resulting in technical-field revenue of ¥24,418 million, segment profit of ¥2,939 million and 4,644 employees working in the field. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Assignments increased in industries accounting for a large share of the segment, particularly transportation equipment, where passenger cars were strong in both domestic and overseas markets, and electrical equipment. Consequently, cumulative second-quarter segment revenue was ¥16,069 million, up 29.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,074 million, up 60.6%. As of 31 December 2017, the segment had 4,518 employees, up 184 from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Assignments increased in transportation equipment, electrical equipment and other fields, resulting in technical-field revenue up 29.4% year on year, segment profit up 60.6% and the number of employees working in the field reaching 4,518. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Assignments increased in industries accounting for a large share of the segment, particularly transportation equipment, where passenger cars were strong in both domestic and overseas markets, and electrical equipment. Fusion-i Co., Ltd., which was consolidated as a subsidiary in March 2017, also contributed to results. Consequently, cumulative first-quarter segment revenue was ¥7,748 million, up 28.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥847 million, up 40.8%. As of 30 September 2017, the segment had 4,415 employees, up 81 from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Assignments increased in transportation equipment, electrical equipment and other fields, and Fusion-i also contributed to results. Revenue in the technical field rose 28.3% year on year, segment profit rose 40.8%, and the number of employees working in the field reached 4,415. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the number of employees assigned increased in the transportation equipment, electrical equipment and machinery industries, which account for a large share of the segment, as well as in the IT field, a priority area. As a result of the contribution from Fusion-i Co., Ltd., which was consolidated as a subsidiary in March 2017, segment revenue was ¥26,717 million, up 22.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,887 million, up 27.5%. As of 30 June 2017, the segment had 4,334 employees, an increase of 972 from the end of the previous fiscal year, including the impact of the consolidation of Fusion-i Co., Ltd. and growth in the number of engineers hired as new graduates.」
Growth in assignments in the IT field, Fusion-i's contribution and new graduate recruitment brought the number of employees working in the technical field to 4,334. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, the number of employees assigned increased in the transportation equipment, electrical equipment and machinery industries, which account for a large share of the segment, as well as in the IT field, a priority area. Fusion-i Co., Ltd., which was consolidated as a subsidiary in March 2017, did not contribute to revenue during the cumulative third quarter, but one-time M&A expenses were incurred in connection with the consolidation. As a result, segment revenue was ¥19,158 million, up 19.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,987 million, up 23.0%. As of 31 March 2017, excluding Fusion-i Co., Ltd., the segment had 3,705 employees, up 156 from the end of the previous quarter and 343 from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Assignments increased in the IT field, a priority area, and the number of employees working in the technical field reached 3,705, up 156 from the end of the previous quarter and 343 from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, the number of employees assigned increased in the transportation equipment, electrical equipment and machinery industries, which account for a large share of the segment, as well as in the IT field, a priority area. As of 31 December 2016, the segment had 3,549 employees, an increase of 163 from the end of the previous quarter and 187 from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Assignments increased in the technical field, including IT, and the number of employees working in the segment reached 3,549, up 163 from the end of the previous quarter and 187 from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of actively hiring and placing personnel in response to this demand, the number of engineering employees in the segment increased. At the end of September 2016, the segment employed 3,386 people, an increase of 24 from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
The Group actively hired and placed personnel to meet demand for engineers, increasing the number of engineering employees by 24 from the previous fiscal year-end. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Growth of the business centered on engineer dispatch」
This is stated as a target to make engineering human resources services the core of growth.