Increase in the Number of Job-Site Listings
First written in FY2018-Q3. 9 of 27 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
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1 other company's latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「The seasonally adjusted effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.18x in March 2026 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, “Report on the General Employment Placement Situation (March 2026 and fiscal 2025)”). It had recently declined slightly and was down year on year, while recovery going forward is desired.」
The job market was described as having seen the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio decline to 1.18x, falling both recently and year on year. - 2026-05-15WorsenedRevision of earnings forecasts
「The seasonally adjusted active job-openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.18 in March 2026, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “General Employment Placement Situation for March 2026 and Fiscal 2025.” It was slightly lower recently and down year on year, and a recovery is hoped for going forward.」
有効求人倍率が1.20倍から1.18倍へ低下し、求人市場の回復途上という状況を更新した。 - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「The seasonally adjusted effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.20x in September 2025, trending slightly downward recently and also declining year on year, while recovery going forward is desired.」
The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio declined to 1.20x, falling both recently and year on year. - FY2025-H1A decline in the job openings-to-applicants ratio alongside expectations for recoveryAnnual report
「The seasonally adjusted effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.24x in September 2024 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, “Report on the General Employment Placement Situation (September 2024)”). It had recently been trending slightly downward and also declined year on year, while recovery going forward is desired.」
The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.24x, declining both recently and year on year. The qualification that recovery was desired remained in place. - FY2024A slight increase in the job openings-to-applicants ratio alongside a recovery still in progressAnnual report
「The seasonally adjusted effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.28x in March 2024 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, “Report on the General Employment Placement Situation (March 2024)”). It had recently been trending slightly upward, but declined year on year and remained on a recovery trend, although further recovery is desired.」
The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.28x and had recently been described as slightly higher, but declined year on year, while the qualification that the job market was still recovering remained in place. - FY2024-Q3A slight decline in the job openings-to-applicants ratio alongside expectations for recoveryAnnual report
「The seasonally adjusted effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.27x in December 2023 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, “Report on the General Employment Placement Situation (December 2023)”). It had recently been trending slightly downward, and recovery is desired.」
The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.27x and had recently been trending slightly downward, while the qualification that recovery in the job market was desired was maintained. - FY2024-Q2A slight decline in the job openings-to-applicants ratio alongside an increase in postingsAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements by occupation category was 1.313 million in September 2023 (National Association of Classified Advertising, “Aggregated Results for Job Advertisement Postings, etc. (September 2023)”). The figure increased year on year and was on a recovery trend, although further recovery is desired.」
The number of job advertisements reached 1.313 million, increasing year on year and maintaining the recovery trend. At the same time, the qualification that further recovery was desired remained in place. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements by occupation category was 1.449 million in June 2023 (National Association of Classified Advertising, “Aggregated Results for Job Advertisement Postings, etc. (June 2023)”). The figure increased year on year and was on a recovery trend, although further recovery is desired.」
The number of job advertisements reached 1.449 million, increasing year on year and updating the recovery trend. At the same time, the qualification that further recovery was desired remained in place. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements by occupation category was 1.54 million in March 2023 (National Association of Classified Advertising, “Aggregated Results for Job Advertisement Postings, etc. (March 2023)”), showing a gradual recovery trend and increasing 17.3% year on year.」
The number of job advertisements was 1.54 million, up 17.3% year on year, updating the recovery trend with specific figures. The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was also 1.32x in March 2023. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements by occupation category was 1.3 million in December 2022 (National Association of Classified Advertising, “Aggregated Results for Job Advertisement Postings, etc. (December 2022)”). The figure increased year on year and was on a recovery trend, although further recovery is desired.」
The number of job advertisements reached 1.3 million in December 2022, increasing year on year and maintaining the recovery trend. At the same time, the qualification that further recovery was desired remained in place. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements by occupation category was 1.249 million in September 2022 (National Association of Classified Advertising, “Aggregated Results for Job Advertisement Postings, etc. (September 2022)”). The figure increased year on year and was on a recovery trend, although further recovery is desired.」
The number of job advertisements reached 1.249 million, increasing year on year and maintaining the recovery trend. - FY2023-Q1Year-on-year increase but a flat trendAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements by occupation category was 1.232 million in June 2022 (National Association of Classified Advertising, “Aggregated Results for Job Advertisement Postings, etc. (June 2022)”). Although the figure increased year on year, it has remained flat since the beginning of 2022, and further recovery is desired.」
The number of job advertisements reached 1.232 million, increasing year on year, but was described as having remained flat since the beginning of 2022, with further recovery desired. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements by occupation category was 1.31 million in March 2022 (National Association of Classified Advertising, “Aggregated Results for Job Advertisement Postings, etc. (March 2022)”), showing a gradual recovery trend and increasing 48.1% year on year.」
The number of job advertisements was 1.31 million, up 48.1% year on year, updating the recovery trend with specific figures. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements by occupation category was 1.03 million in December 2021 (National Association of Classified Advertising, “Aggregated Results for Job Advertisement Postings, etc. (December 2021)”). The figure increased year on year and was on a recovery trend, although further recovery is desired.」
The number of job advertisements reached 1.03 million in December 2021, increasing year on year and remaining on a recovery trend. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements by occupation category was 944,000 in September 2021 (National Association of Classified Advertising, “Aggregated Results for Job Advertisement Postings, etc. (September 2021)”). The figure increased year on year and was on a recovery trend, although further recovery is desired.」
The number of job advertisements was 944,000, increasing year on year and entering a recovery trend. - FY2022-Q1Year-on-year increase but a flat trendAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements by occupation category was 833,000 in June 2021. Although this represented an increase year on year, the figure has been flat since the beginning of 2021, and further recovery is desired.」
The number of job advertisements increased year on year, but was described as having remained flat since the beginning of 2021, with further recovery desired. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements across all recruitment media was 886,000 in March 2021. Although it has recently been gradually recovering, it declined 40.3% year on year.」
The number of job advertisements was described as having declined 40.3% year on year to 886,000, while recently showing signs of a gradual recovery. - FY2021-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「In the internet-based job advertising market, which has been a focus of the Company, the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio has declined substantially since March 2020 as economic activity stagnated amid requests for voluntary restraints and business closures due to the spread of COVID-19. Although signs of a bottom have recently emerged, a faster recovery is desired.」
The substantial decline in the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio since March 2020 has continued, but the description added that signs of a bottom have recently emerged. However, further recovery is still required. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the internet-based job advertising market, which has been a focus of the Company, the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio has declined substantially since March 2020 as economic activity stagnated amid requests for voluntary restraints and business closures due to the spread of COVID-19, and the outlook remains uncertain.」
The substantial decline in the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio since March 2020 and the continuing uncertainty over the outlook were described, indicating further deterioration from the previous high level and upward trend. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio in the internet-based job advertising market, which has been a focus of the Company, has recently been trending downward as economic activity stagnated amid requests for voluntary restraints and business closures due to the spread of COVID-19, and employment conditions have deteriorated rapidly.」
The description changed from the previous high level and upward trend to a downward trend in the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio and a rapid deterioration in employment conditions. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements across all recruitment media declined to 1.485 million in March 2020 from the previous period, but remained at a high level for the full year against a backdrop of a tight labour market.」
The number of job advertisements was described as remaining high for the full year, despite declining to 1.485 million in March 2020. The trend shifted from the previous increase to a decline affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The internet-based job advertising market, which has been a focus of the Company, is also expected to expand as the high effective job openings-to-applicants ratio continues to provide support for the expansion of performance-based advertising.」
The outlook for expansion in the internet-based job advertising market and performance-based advertising was reiterated against a backdrop of the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio remaining at a high level. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The internet-based job advertising market, which has been a focus of the Company, is also expected to expand as the high effective job openings-to-applicants ratio continues to provide support for the expansion of performance-based advertising.」
The outlook for expansion in the internet-based job advertising market and performance-based advertising was reiterated against a backdrop of the high effective job openings-to-applicants ratio. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The internet-based job advertising market, which has been a focus of the Company, is also expected to remain strong, as the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio continues to be high.」
The high effective job openings-to-applicants ratio and the outlook for continued strength in the job advertising market were reiterated. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The total number of job advertisements across all recruitment media also increased to 1.568 million in March 2019. Against a backdrop of a declining unemployment rate and a tight labour market, the market as a whole is becoming more active.」
The number of job advertisements was updated to 1.568 million, providing a specific measure of the expansion of the job information market. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Although the total number of job advertisements across all recruitment media remained strong at 1.502 million in March 2018, up 16.4% year on year, the number posted on job sites reached 1.05 million, up 34.3% year on year.」
The increase in job-site postings was quantified by comparing the total number of postings across all recruitment media and on job sites, together with year-on-year changes. - FY2018-Q3First statedAnnual report
「The effective job-openings-to-applicants ratio has also continued to rise, and the number of listings on job sites in particular has continued to increase.」
The business environment was described as improving recruitment conditions and an increase in the number of listings on job sites.