Increased recruiting activity to secure high-quality personnel
First written in FY2016-Q3. 10 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
GiG Works moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020, 2 years before the typical company in this theme (2022).
34 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「As structural labor shortages become more severe, we believe the social importance of our group is increasing.」
The company continued to cite worsening structural labor shortages and the resulting increase in the group's social importance. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「As structural labor shortages become more severe, we believe the social importance of our group is increasing in areas such as field services where gig workers are active and Web3 services applying blockchain technology and AI.」
The company continued to cite worsening structural labor shortages and explained their relationship with field services and Web3 services. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「As structural labor shortages become more severe, we believe the social importance of our group is increasing in areas such as field services where gig workers are active and Web3 services applying blockchain technology and AI.」
The company recognizes that structural labor shortages are becoming more severe. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare fell sharply to 1.08x in July 2020. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained relatively low compared with other countries at 2.9% in July 2020, supported by various government-led employment-retention policies. Labor shortages continued particularly in certain industries, including IT.」
The effective job-offers ratio fell sharply to 1.08x and the unemployment rate was 2.9%, while labor shortages continued in certain industries, particularly IT. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.32x in April 2020, remaining high but trending downward. The unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 2.6% in April 2020. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued, but the employment environment became uncertain because of the impact of COVID-19.」
The effective job-offers ratio fell to 1.32x and the unemployment rate rose to 2.6%; the company described the future employment environment as uncertain because of COVID-19. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.57x in December 2019, maintaining a high level. The unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 2.2% in December 2019. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued and the employment situation remained close to full employment.」
The effective job-offers ratio remained high at 1.57x, while the unemployment rate improved from 2.4% to 2.2%. Labor shortages and near-full employment continued. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「The effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.57x in October 2019, while the ratio for regular employees was 1.13x, maintaining high recruitment demand. The unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 2.4% in October 2019. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued and the employment situation remained close to full employment.」
The job-offers ratios fell from 1.61x and 1.15x to 1.57x and 1.13x, respectively, while the unemployment rate rose from 2.3% to 2.4%. High recruitment demand, labor shortages and near-full employment continued. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.61x in June 2019, while the ratio for regular employees was 1.15x, maintaining a high level of recruitment demand. The unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 2.3% in June 2019. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued and the employment situation remained close to full employment.」
The company reported a 1.61x effective job-offers ratio, a 1.15x regular-employee ratio and a 2.3% unemployment rate, noting continued high recruitment demand, labor shortages and near-full employment. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.63x in March 2019, while the ratio for regular employees was 1.16x, maintaining a high level not seen since 1974. The unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 2.5% in March 2019. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued and the employment situation remained close to full employment.」
The effective job-offers ratio remained at 1.63x, the regular-employee ratio rose from 1.15x to 1.16x, and the unemployment rate was 2.5%. Labor shortages and near-full employment continued. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.63x in December 2018, while the ratio for regular employees was 1.15x, with recruitment demand increasing markedly and remaining at a level not seen in approximately 44 years since January 1974. The unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 2.4% in December 2018. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued and the employment situation remained close to full employment.」
The effective job-offers ratio rose from 1.62x to 1.63x and the regular-employee ratio from 1.13x to 1.15x. The unemployment rate was 2.4%, with labor shortages and near-full employment continuing. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.62x in October 2018, while the ratio for regular employees was 1.13x, maintaining a level not seen in approximately 44 years since January 1974. The unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 2.4% in October 2018. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued and the employment situation steadily improved to a level close to full employment.」
The company added that the job-offers ratio was at a 44-year high and the employment situation was close to full employment. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.62x in June 2018, while the ratio for regular employees was 1.13x. Demand for recruitment increased markedly, and the unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 2.4% in June 2018. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued and the employment situation and employment environment improved steadily.」
The effective job-offers ratio was 1.62x, the regular-employee ratio 1.13x and the unemployment rate 2.4%, showing continued improvement in employment indicators. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.59x in March 2018, while the ratio for regular employees was 1.08x. Demand for recruitment increased markedly, and the unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 2.5% in March 2018. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued and the employment situation improved steadily.」
The regular-employee ratio rose to 1.08x and the unemployment rate fell to 2.5%, indicating continued labor shortages and steady improvement in the employment situation. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.59x in December 2017, while the ratio for regular employees was 1.07x. Demand for recruitment increased markedly, and the unemployment rate announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 2.8% in December 2017. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued and the employment situation improved steadily.」
The effective job-offers ratio rose to 1.59x and the regular-employee ratio to 1.07x. The company continued to cite labor shortages and steady improvement in the employment situation. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.55x in October 2017, while the ratio for regular employees was 1.03x, exceeding 1x for the first time since the survey began in November 2004. According to the labor force survey announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the unemployment rate was 2.8% in October 2017. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages continued and the employment situation continued to improve.」
The company reported an effective job-offers ratio of 1.55x, a regular-employee ratio of 1.03x, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, noting that the regular-employee ratio had exceeded 1x for the first time and labor shortages continued. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.51x in June 2017. The ratio for regular employees was 1.01x, exceeding 1x for the first time since the survey began in November 2004 and reaching a record high. According to the labor force survey announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the unemployment rate remained low at 2.8% in June 2017. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages became pronounced and the employment situation continued to improve.」
The job-offers ratio was 1.51x, the ratio for regular employees was 1.01x, and the latter exceeded 1x for the first time since the survey began, reaching a record high. The company also cited a 2.8% unemployment rate and pronounced labor shortages. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.45x in March 2017, while the ratio for regular employees was 1.01x. According to the labor force survey announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the unemployment rate was 2.8% in March 2017. Although disparities between regions and industries remained, labor shortages became pronounced and the employment situation continued to improve.」
The effective job-offers ratio rose to 1.45x and the unemployment rate fell to 2.8%, with labor shortages becoming pronounced. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.43x in December 2016. According to the labor force survey announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the unemployment rate was 3.1% in December 2016. Both figures remained at high levels and the employment situation continued to improve. However, disparities between regions and industries remained, and the employment environment could not yet be viewed optimistically.」
The company continued to report high job-offers and unemployment indicators and an improving employment situation, while noting persistent regional and industry disparities. - FY2016RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan's employment environment, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.40x in October 2016, compared with 1.24x in October 2015. According to the labor force survey announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the unemployment rate was 3.0% in October 2016, compared with 3.1% a year earlier. Both indicators improved steadily year on year and the recovery trend continued, although disparities between regions and industries remained and the employment environment could not yet be viewed optimistically.」
The company reported improvements in the job-offers ratio and unemployment rate while noting that disparities between regions and industries remained. - FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Although staff reductions, particularly at large companies, and disparities between regions and industries were evident, companies generally remained highly willing to recruit, and recruitment activity to secure high-quality personnel became more active across a broad range of industries.」
The recruitment environment surrounding the securing of personnel is described.