Risk That Talent Acquisition and Development Will Not Progress as Planned
First written in FY2018. 3 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 27 of 103 companies on the "Worse" side.
15 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2025 (survey conducted in March 2026), the engagement score improved to 48.0 and the engagement rating to “B,” indicating an organizational state characterized by trust and the ability to understand one another through discussion.」
As measures to address the risk related to securing and developing human resources, the company implemented training and workplace-specific action plans, improving the engagement score from 43.6 to 48.0. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「The engagement score, a KPI for the high-engagement organization the company is working to build, was 42%, which was not at a satisfactory level.」
In connection with the risk related to securing and developing human resources, the company stated that the engagement score was 42%, below a satisfactory level, and outlined measures including one-on-one meetings. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group aims to build an organization with high employee engagement, where employees feel fulfilled, experience positive emotions and can act proactively. It is working to empower employees to bring out their capabilities, promote diversity and inclusion based on mutual recognition of individual differences, enable flexible working arrangements through flextime and telework programs, enhance its educational programs and strengthen its ability to recruit talent.」
The company specified measures to address the risk related to securing and developing human resources, including employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, flexible working arrangements, education and stronger recruitment capabilities. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third-quarter period, there were no new business or other risks and no material changes to the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes to the risk that securing and developing human resources may not progress as planned. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third-quarter period, there were no new business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes to the risk that securing and developing human resources may not progress as planned. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year, there were no new business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business or other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes to the risk that securing and developing human resources may not progress as planned. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「For the continued development of its business, the Group is working systematically to create an environment in which diverse employees can demonstrate their individuality and thrive, develop next-generation leaders, personnel with expertise in specialized technologies and global talent, and secure a diverse and highly capable workforce. However, if these initiatives do not progress as planned, they could have a material impact over the medium to long term on the Group's business development, performance and growth prospects.」
The company has, for the first time, explicitly identified as a business risk the risk that securing and developing next-generation leaders, personnel with specialized technical expertise, global talent and a diverse workforce may not progress as planned.