Contraction of the MR Staffing Market
First written in FY2019-Q1. 4 of 9 entries say "Softened", first in FY2020-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
Qol Holdings moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020, 1 year before the typical company in this theme (2021).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 14 of 21 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Softened".
- 2026-08-07SoftenedResults briefing materials
「Accelerate business growth by leveraging expertise amid the expansion of Japan’s CSO market」
In contrast to previous references to a shrinking MR staffing market and declining demand, the current disclosure presents a business environment based on an expanding CSO market. - FY2024-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「In the CSO business, the number of MRs placed increased as demand for MR staffing expanded, while recruitment-related costs also increased.」
In contrast to the previous disclosures of a contracting MR staffing market and declining demand, this filing reports expanding MR staffing demand and an increase in the number of MRs placed. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In the CSO business, demand for MR staffing has been steadily increasing since April 2021」
The company has shifted from its previous disclosures of declining MR staffing demand and continues to indicate that demand has increased since April 2021. - FY2022-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「In the CSO business, demand for MR dispatch services has steadily increased since April 2021. The company is continuing to focus on developing high-quality personnel sought by medical professionals, including by expanding training programs for specialized-area MRs, strengthening recruitment of personnel with broad experience, and improving quality through continuing education.」
In contrast to the previous disclosures of declining MR staffing demand, this filing states that demand has been steadily increasing since April 2021. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the CSO business, although challenging conditions continue, including declining demand for MR staffing, we are focusing on developing high-caliber personnel sought by the healthcare sector through initiatives such as expanding training programs for specialist MRs, strengthening recruitment of personnel with broad experience, and improving quality through ongoing education.」
In contrast to the previous disclosure of increasing CMR demand, this filing explicitly states that MR staffing demand is declining and that challenging conditions are continuing. At the same time, the company is advancing the development, recruitment and continuing education of specialist MRs. - FY2020-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「The external environment for the CSO business, which is at the core of our group, is characterized by increasing demand from pharmaceutical manufacturers for CMRs (contract medical representatives).」
In contrast to the previously reported contraction of the MR staffing market, this filing reports increasing demand from pharmaceutical manufacturers for CMRs. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As the MR staffing market continues to contract」
The company continues to identify the contracting trend in the MR staffing market as an external environmental risk for the BPO business. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As the MR staffing market continues to contract」
The company continues to identify the contracting trend in the MR staffing market as an external environmental risk for the BPO business. - FY2019-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「As the MR staffing market continues to contract」
The company has for the first time explicitly identified the contraction of the MR staffing market as an external environmental risk for the BPO outsourcing business.