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Strengthening consultant hiring and development

First written in FY2016. 25 of 31 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: 2026-08-12.

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  1. 2026-08-12AdvancedEarnings

    「The number of consultants (Note) was 737, an increase of 24, or 3.4%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and an increase of 94, or 14.6%, from the end of the same quarter of the previous year.」

    The number of consultants increased by 24 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating progress in recruitment.
  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of consultants (Note) increased by 103 (16.9%) from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 713. Total Group employees, including consultants, increased by 127 (18.3%) from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 820. In addition to continuously strengthening the recruitment structure and collaboration with agents, the Group actively expanded its management team and administrative functions to support accelerated business growth.」

    The number of consultants increased to 713 and total Group employees to 820, with the management team and administrative functions also expanded in addition to strengthening the recruitment structure and collaboration with agents.
  4. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of consultants (Note) increased to 669, up 59 (9.7%) from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and up 88 (15.1%) from the end of the same period of the previous year. Total Group employees, including consultants, increased to 772, up 79 (11.4%) from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and up 117 (17.9%) from the end of the same period of the previous year.」

    The number of consultants increased to 669, up 59 (9.7%) from the end of the previous fiscal year. Total Group employees also increased to 772, up 79 (11.4%) from the end of the previous fiscal year.
  5. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of consultants (Note) increased by 81 (15.3%) from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 610. Total Group employees, including consultants, increased by 96 (16.1%) from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 693. In addition to continuously strengthening the recruitment structure and collaboration with agents, the Group actively expanded its management team and administrative functions to support accelerated business growth.」

    The number of consultants increased to 610 and total Group employees to 693, with the management team and administrative functions also expanded in addition to strengthening the recruitment structure and collaboration with agents.
  6. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of consultants (Note) was 581 as of the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, an increase of 52, or 9.8%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and 90, or 18.3%, from the end of the same period of the previous year. The total number of employees across the group, including consultants, was 655, an increase of 58, or 9.7%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and 100, or 18.0%, from the end of the same period of the previous year.」

    The number of consultants increased to 581, up 52 (9.8%) from the end of the previous fiscal year. Total Group employees also increased to 655, up 58 (9.7%) from the end of the previous fiscal year.
  7. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「The consultant headcount increased by 108, or 25.7%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 529, the largest increase on record. The company continued to strengthen its hiring structure, enhance collaboration with agents and pursue employer branding in the hiring market.」

    The consultant headcount reached 529, an increase of 108, or 25.7%, from the end of the previous fiscal year. The company continued to strengthen its hiring structure, collaborate with agents and pursue employer branding in the hiring market.
  8. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Regarding hiring activity, the number of consultants (Note) was 509 as of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, representing stronger progress than in a typical year. This was an increase of 88, or 20.9%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and 111, or 27.9%, from the end of the same period of the previous year. The total number of employees across the group, including the consultants mentioned above, was 575, an increase of 100, or 21.1%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and 132, or 29.8%, from the end of the same period of the previous year.」

    The consultant headcount reached 509, up 88, or 20.9%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and up 111, or 27.9%, from the end of the same period of the previous year. The total number of employees across the group also reached 575.
  9. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Regarding hiring activity, the number of consultants (Note) was 491 as of the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, representing stronger progress than in a typical year. This was an increase of 70, or 16.6%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and 97, or 24.6%, from the end of the same period of the previous year.」

    The consultant headcount reached 491, up 70, or 16.6%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and up 97, or 24.6%, from the end of the same period of the previous year.
  10. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Regarding hiring activity, the number of consultants (Note) was 456 as of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, representing strong progress. This was an increase of 35, or 8.3%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and 75, or 19.7%, from the end of the same period of the previous year.」

    The consultant headcount reached 456, up 35, or 8.3%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and up 75, or 19.7%, from the end of the same period of the previous year.
  11. FY2023RaisedAnnual report

    「The company increased its annual hiring target for skilled engineers and consultants from the previous 50-60 to approximately 100-120 and will steadily implement the necessary measures to initially support business operations across the group with approximately 1,000 employees.」

    The consultant headcount was increased by 61, or 16.9%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 421, while the assumed annual hiring target was raised from 50-60 to approximately 100-120.
  12. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Regarding hiring activity, the number of consultants (Note) was 398 as of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, representing stronger progress than in a typical year. This was an increase of 38, or 10.6%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and 50, or 14.4%, from the end of the same period of the previous year.」

    The consultant headcount reached 398, up 38, or 10.6%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and up 50, or 14.4%, from the end of the same period of the previous year. The figures demonstrate progress in hiring activity in specific headcount and percentage terms.
  13. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Regarding hiring activity, the number of consultants (Note) was 394 as of the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, representing stronger progress than in a typical year. This was an increase of 34, or 9.4%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and 52, or 15.2%, from the end of the same period of the previous year.」

    The consultant headcount reached 394, up 34, or 9.4%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and up 52, or 15.2%, from the end of the same period of the previous year. The figures demonstrate progress in hiring activity in specific headcount and percentage terms.
  14. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「② Regarding hiring activity, the number of consultants (Note) was 381 as of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, representing stronger progress than in a typical year. This was an increase of 21, or 5.8%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and 46, or 13.7%, from the end of the same period of the previous year.」

    The consultant headcount reached 381, up 21, or 5.8%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and up 46, or 13.7%, from the end of the same period of the previous year. The figures demonstrate progress in hiring activity in specific headcount and percentage terms.
  15. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of human resources, the company also pursued hiring activity more actively than in a typical year and increased its consultant headcount by 34, or 10%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The consultant headcount increased by 34, or 10%, from the end of the previous fiscal year, bringing the number of direct employees in the consulting business to 377.
  16. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「③ The consolidated employee count was 390 as of the end of the current quarter's consolidated accounting period, including 19 employees of the company, an increase of 25 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The consolidated employee count reached 390, an increase of 25 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This numerically demonstrates progress in expanding the workforce.
  17. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「③ The consolidated employee count was 383 as of the end of the current quarter's consolidated accounting period, including 19 employees of the company, an increase of 18 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The consolidated employee count reached 383, an increase of 18 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This numerically demonstrates progress in expanding the workforce.
  18. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「③ The consolidated employee count was 373 as of the end of the current quarter's consolidated accounting period, including 18 employees of the company, an increase of 8 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The consolidated employee count reached 373, an increase of 8 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.
  19. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「To respond to strong demand from companies promoting DX, or digital transformation, to strengthen business competitiveness by leveraging advanced IT technologies, the company actively increased its consultant headcount by 34, or 12%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The number of direct employees in the consulting business increased from 304 in the fiscal year ended March 2020 to 342 in the fiscal year ended March 2021, representing an increase of 34, or 12%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.
  20. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The consolidated employee count was 361 as of the end of the current quarter's consolidated accounting period, including 16 employees of the company, an increase of 37 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The consolidated employee count reached 361, an increase of 37 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This numerically demonstrates progress in expanding the workforce.
  21. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The consolidated employee count was 356 as of the end of the current quarter's consolidated accounting period, including 14 employees of the company, an increase of 32 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The consolidated employee count reached 356, an increase of 32 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This numerically demonstrates progress in expanding the workforce.
  22. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The consolidated employee count was 343 as of the end of the current quarter's consolidated accounting period, including 13 employees of the company, an increase of 19 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The consolidated employee count reached 343, an increase of 19 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This numerically demonstrates progress in expanding the workforce.
  23. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「as the hiring and development of skilled consultants able to respond to this solid demand and securing support from partner companies progressed generally smoothly」

    The number of direct employees in the consulting business increased from 299 in the fiscal year ended March 2019 to 304 in the fiscal year ended March 2020. The company explained that hiring and development and securing partner support progressed generally smoothly.
  24. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「The company attributes the results to its focus on hiring and developing skilled consultants and securing support from partner companies, which progressed appropriately.」

    The number of direct employees in the consulting business was 258 in the fiscal year ended March 2017, 285 in the fiscal year ended March 2018 and 299 in the fiscal year ended March 2019, numerically demonstrating progress in hiring and development.
  25. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「In the short term, hiring skilled consultants is a challenge in order to respond to growing customer demand. Over the medium term, the company needs to lay the foundation for stable growth by steadily developing consultants through internal and external training and on-the-job training.」

    The company reiterated its policy of treating short-term hiring and medium-term development through internal and external training and on-the-job training as challenges.
  26. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「In the short term, hiring skilled consultants is a challenge in order to respond to growing customer demand. Over the medium term, the company needs to lay the foundation for stable growth by steadily developing consultants through internal and external training and on-the-job training.」

    The company reiterated its policy of treating short-term hiring and medium-term development through internal and external training and on-the-job training as challenges.
  27. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, recruitment expenses increased in connection with active hiring, and operating income and ordinary income for the cumulative second quarter were ¥357.884 million, down 3.2% year on year, and ¥358.813 million, down 3.3%, respectively.」

    The company was confirmed to be conducting active hiring. The increase in recruitment expenses was cited as one factor behind the declines in operating income and ordinary income, but the achievement of hiring targets was not indicated.
  28. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「In the short term, hiring skilled consultants is a challenge in order to respond to growing customer demand. Over the medium term, the company needs to lay the foundation for stable growth by steadily developing consultants through internal and external training and on-the-job training.」

    The company regards hiring as a short-term challenge and development through training and on-the-job training as a medium-term challenge.
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