Streamlining and Improving the Efficiency of Management Operations
First written in FY2019. 14 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 3 of 18 companies on the "Worse" side.
15 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As the volume of work increased with business expansion, management operations contributed to higher profit by recruiting highly capable management personnel, specializing and optimally assigning skills, promoting knowledge sharing, adopting IT and using AI, while appropriately managing selling, general and administrative expenses during the expansion phase in preparation for future business growth.」
In addition to recruiting administrative personnel, specialization and optimal assignment, knowledge sharing and the adoption of IT in operations, the company advanced the use of AI. The number of employees engaged in administrative work increased from 61 to 79, while selling, general and administrative expenses excluding recruitment costs as a percentage of net sales declined from 17.1% to 16.4%. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses were ¥1,645 million, up 49.7% year on year, mainly due to higher personnel expenses associated with increased management and administrative staffing, higher recruitment costs resulting from increased consultant staffing and higher recruitment costs per consultant, and higher advertising expenses accompanying more active branding activities.」
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to ¥1,645 million, up 49.7% year on year, due to increased management and administrative staffing, increased consultant staffing, higher recruitment costs per hire and more active branding activities. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As the volume of work increased with business expansion, management operations contributed to higher profit by recruiting highly capable management personnel, specializing and optimally assigning skills, promoting knowledge sharing, adopting IT and using AI, while appropriately managing selling, general and administrative expenses during the expansion phase in preparation for future business growth.」
The number of employees engaged in administrative work increased from 47 to 61, and the company continued management initiatives involving specialization and optimal assignment, knowledge sharing, the adoption of IT and the use of AI. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Employees engaged in administrative work (number at period-end): 25, 37. Percentage of total employees: 6.2%, 7.8%. Selling, general and administrative expenses (¥ million): 1,327, 1,634. Ratio to net sales: 18.0%, 19.2%.」
The number of employees engaged in administrative work increased from 37 in the previous fiscal year to 47, strengthening the administrative structure to support group expansion. Selling, general and administrative expenses were ¥2,103 million, or 20.3% of net sales. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although net sales reached a record high as described above, operating income and ordinary income were affected by a substantial year-on-year increase in first-half bonus payments due to steady business progress and a faster pace of growth investment in human capital, including higher recruitment costs and personnel expenses associated with actively increasing staffing not only among consultants but also among management and administrative employees. Operating income and ordinary income for the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,486 million, down 6.6% year on year, and ¥1,488 million, down 6.4% year on year, respectively.」
The company continued to explain that growth investments in human capital were accelerating, including increased staffing among management and administrative employees in addition to consultants, as well as higher recruitment costs and personnel expenses. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although net sales reached a record high as described above, operating income and ordinary income were affected by a substantial year-on-year increase in bonus provisions due to steady business progress, a temporary increase in the waiting period before assignment for employees newly hired in July-September, a faster pace of growth investment in human resources, including higher recruitment costs and personnel expenses associated with actively increasing management and administrative staffing and recruiting consultants, and other factors. Operating income and ordinary income for the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥845 million, down 13.6% year on year, and ¥845 million, down 13.2% year on year, respectively.」
Growth investments in human resources accelerated through increased management and administrative staffing, consultant recruitment, and higher recruitment costs and personnel expenses. Recruitment costs increased from ¥119 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥269 million, while salaries and allowances increased from ¥165 million to ¥228 million. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Although growth investments in human resources accelerated, including increased management and administrative staffing and higher recruitment costs and personnel expenses associated with recruiting consultants, the steady expansion in net sales described above in item ①」
The company continued to explain that it was accelerating growth investments in human resources, including increased management and administrative staffing and recruitment costs and personnel expenses associated with hiring consultants. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Employees engaged in administrative work (number at period-end): 25, 37. Percentage of total employees: 6.2%, 7.8%. Selling, general and administrative expenses (¥ thousand): 1,327,541, 1,634,950. Ratio to net sales: 18.0%, 19.2%.」
The number of employees engaged in administrative work increased from 25 to 37, strengthening the administrative structure to support business expansion. Selling, general and administrative expenses were ¥1,634.950 million, mainly due to recruitment costs and personnel expenses. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although operating expenses increased as growth investments accelerated in preparation for future rapid growth in the consulting business, including higher recruitment costs and personnel expenses associated with actively increasing the number of consultants and strengthening management and administrative functions, as well as head-office refurbishment costs to support remote work, the increase in net sales, mainly described above in item ①, contributed to results. Operating income and ordinary income for the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,592.329 million, up 13.0% year on year, and ¥1,590.051 million, up 12.8% year on year, respectively, each marking a record high for a nine-month period ended the third quarter.」
The company explained that it continues to accelerate growth investments in preparation for rapid growth, including increasing the number of consultants, strengthening management and administrative functions, and refurbishing the head office to support remote work. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As investment in human resources accelerated, including increased management staffing and active recruitment and the resulting increases in recruitment costs and personnel expenses, in preparation for future rapid corporate growth Recruitment costs ¥119.683 million」
The company explained that investment in human resources, including increased management staffing and active recruitment, was accelerating in preparation for rapid corporate growth, and that recruitment costs were ¥119.683 million. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of employees engaged in administrative work (number at period-end) and selling, general and administrative expenses for the previous consolidated fiscal year and the current consolidated fiscal year are as follows. Employees engaged in administrative work (number at period-end): 23, 25. Percentage of total employees: 6.3%, 6.2%. Selling, general and administrative expenses (¥ thousand): 1,138,666, 1,327,541. Ratio to net sales: 15.8%, 18.0%.」
The number of employees engaged in administrative work increased from 23 to 25, and the company continued specialization, optimal assignment, knowledge sharing and the adoption of IT in operations. Selling, general and administrative expenses were ¥1,327.541 million, or 18.0% of net sales. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「② In terms of earnings, despite higher administrative costs associated with making 株式会社アークウェイ a consolidated subsidiary and higher costs from upfront investments in recruitment, additional office space and increased administrative staff aimed at future growth, solid sales progress, increasing value added in contracted projects and continued rigorous quality control resulted in operating income of ¥1,408.811 million, ordinary income of ¥1,409.779 million and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥917.965 million for the nine months ended the third quarter.」
The company explained that it continues to make upfront investments, including administrative costs associated with making アークウェイ a consolidated subsidiary, recruitment, additional office space and increased administrative staffing. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Although costs increased due to the consolidation of 株式会社アークウェイ as a subsidiary and due to upfront investments for future growth, including recruitment, office expansion and an increase in administrative staff,」
The company explained that it continues to make upfront investments, including administrative costs associated with making アークウェイ a consolidated subsidiary, recruitment, additional office space and increased administrative staffing. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although costs increased due to the consolidation of 株式会社アークウェイ as a subsidiary and due to upfront investments for future growth, including recruitment, office expansion and an increase in administrative staff,」
The company explained that it is making upfront investments in recruitment, additional office space and increased administrative staffing in preparation for business expansion. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, by acquiring highly capable management and administrative personnel, promoting specialization and appropriate placement, sharing knowledge, and introducing IT into operations as business volume increases with business expansion, we are contributing to higher profits by appropriately managing selling, general and administrative expenses while preparing for future business expansion.」
The number of employees engaged in administrative work increased from 20 to 23. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from ¥951.334 million to ¥1,138.666 million, and the ratio to net sales rose from 14.9% to 15.8%. The company continued recruiting administrative personnel, specializing and optimally assigning personnel, sharing knowledge and adopting IT in operations. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, by acquiring highly capable management and administrative personnel, promoting specialization and appropriate placement, sharing knowledge, and introducing IT into operations as business volume increases with business expansion, we are contributing to higher profits by appropriately managing selling, general and administrative expenses while preparing for future business expansion.」
The number of employees engaged in administrative work increased from 19 to 20, while selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales declined from 15.4% to 14.9%. The company continued recruiting administrative personnel, specializing and optimally assigning personnel, sharing knowledge and adopting IT in operations. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「In addition, by acquiring highly capable management and administrative personnel, promoting specialization and appropriate placement, sharing knowledge, and introducing IT into operations as business volume increases with business expansion, we are contributing to higher profits by appropriately managing selling, general and administrative expenses while preparing for future business expansion.」
The company disclosed for the first time as a separate item measures to address the increase in administrative work accompanying business expansion by combining the recruitment of administrative personnel, specialization and optimal assignment of skills, knowledge sharing and the adoption of IT in operations.