Risk of Labor Shortages, Hiring Shortfalls and Talent Outflows
First written in FY2025. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 27 of 104 companies on the "Worse" side.
105 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「The decline in the working-age population and greater fluidity in the employment environment accompanying the declining birthrate and aging population are making it more difficult to secure human resources. If hiring falls below plan or unexpected employee outflows occur, production and sales operations may be disrupted, affecting the Group's operating results.」
Continues to identify risks to production and sales operations from a declining working-age population, insufficient hiring, and employee outflows. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「As the working-age population declines due to the declining birthrate and aging population and employment becomes more fluid, securing human resources is becoming more difficult. A shortfall in hiring against plans or unexpected employee outflows may affect the Group's operating results.」
The risk is classified as long term in timing, low in likelihood, and medium in impact. Countermeasures include revising the wage system, strengthening recruitment, improving the workplace environment, reducing labor requirements, and promoting DX.