Shortages of Specialized Talent and Talent Acquisition Risks
First written in FY2025. 1 of 2 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 109 companies on the "Worse" side.
16 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「In addition to recruiting new graduates, the Company is actively recruiting experienced personnel, using every available external channel while fostering a mindset of taking on challenges internally to secure diverse talent.」
In response to the risk of a shortage of specialized personnel, the Company explicitly presents measures to secure talent through new-graduate and experienced-hire recruitment, the use of external channels and the cultivation of an internal mindset of taking on challenges. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「As the working-age population declines with the aging of society and the declining birthrate, the Group is prioritizing the creation of high-value-added businesses suited to the 21st century and the expansion of global operations, raising concerns about a shortage of personnel with skills matching new needs. If the Group is unable to secure and develop specialized personnel, its competitiveness could decline and its business activities could stagnate.」
The potential for lower competitiveness and stagnant business activity if the Group cannot secure and develop personnel was newly identified as a standalone business risk.