Organizational structure lagging behind business expansion
First written in FY2016. 9 of 12 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
14 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「Of the 741 employees directly engaged in the consulting business, 79 employees of the Company, a holding company, and its consolidated subsidiaries are in general administrative functions supporting the business, a level appropriate to its current scale.」
The consulting business has 741 employees directly engaged in operations and 79 in general administrative functions, up from 61 in the previous fiscal year, strengthening the administrative structure. - 2026-05-13MitigatedEarnings
「As of 31 March 2026, our Group comprised 6 officers of the Company, including 2 independent outside directors, 8 officers of subsidiaries, excluding those concurrently serving as officers or employees of the Company, and 820 employees. The Company, as the holding company supporting 741 personnel directly advancing the consulting business, had 79 employees in the so-called administrative divisions of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, a level appropriate to the current scale of the business.」
The number of administrative-division employees increased to 79 from 61 in the previous fiscal year. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「The Company, a holding company, and its consolidated subsidiaries had 61 employees in the so-called administrative divisions supporting the 632 personnel directly promoting the consulting business, an appropriate level for the current scale of the business.」
The administrative division had 61 employees supporting 632 personnel promoting the business, strengthening the administrative structure from 47 administrative employees in the previous fiscal year. - FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「The Company, a holding company, and its consolidated subsidiaries had 47 employees in the so-called administrative divisions supporting the 550 personnel directly promoting the consulting business, an appropriate level for the current scale of the business.」
The administrative division had 47 employees supporting 550 personnel promoting the business, strengthening the administrative structure from 37 in the previous fiscal year. While measures to accommodate organizational expansion progressed, the risk of delays due to weak recruitment continues to be disclosed. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「The Company, a holding company, and its consolidated subsidiaries had 37 employees in the so-called administrative divisions supporting the 438 personnel directly promoting the consulting business, an appropriate level for the current scale of the business.」
The administrative division had 37 employees supporting 438 personnel promoting the business, strengthening the administrative structure from 25 in the previous fiscal year. The risk of delays in the organizational structure continues to be disclosed. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「The Company, a holding company, and its consolidated subsidiaries had 25 employees in the so-called administrative divisions supporting the 377 personnel directly promoting the consulting business, an appropriate level for the current scale of the business.」
The structure comprised 25 administrative personnel supporting 377 personnel promoting the business, with the administrative division expanded from 23 in the previous fiscal year. The risk of delays in the organizational structure due to weak recruitment continues to be disclosed. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「The Company, a holding company, and its consolidated subsidiaries had 23 employees in the so-called administrative divisions supporting the 342 personnel directly promoting the consulting business, comprising consultants, business division heads and sales staff in each business headquarters, including personnel seconded to our Group and excluding personnel seconded outside our Group, an appropriate level for the current scale of the business.」
The number of administrative employees increased from 20 in the previous fiscal year to 23, establishing a structure supporting 342 personnel promoting the business. The risk itself of delays in the organizational structure due to weak recruitment continues to be disclosed. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「The Company, a holding company, and its consolidated subsidiaries had 20 employees in the so-called administrative divisions supporting the 304 personnel directly promoting the consulting business, an appropriate level for the current scale of the business.」
The number of employees engaged in administrative work increased from 19 in the previous fiscal year to 20, strengthening the administrative structure to support business expansion. At the same time, the risk of delays in the organizational structure due to weak recruitment continues to be disclosed. - FY2019MitigatedAnnual 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 acquired management and administrative personnel, promoted specialization and appropriate placement, shared knowledge and introduced IT into operations, increasing the number of employees engaged in administrative work from 16 to 19. Measures to address organizational expansion are taking concrete shape. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「As of 31 March 2018, our Group consisted of 7 officers of the Company, including part-time Audit & Supervisory Board Members, 4 officers of subsidiaries, excluding officers concurrently serving as officers of the Company, and 301 employees. Of these, 285 personnel directly promoted the consulting business, comprising consultants, business division heads and sales staff in each business division, including personnel seconded to our Group and excluding personnel seconded outside our Group. The Company, a holding company, and its consolidated subsidiaries had 16 employees in the so-called administrative divisions supporting these personnel, an appropriate level for the current scale of the business. Going forward, the policy is to strengthen and enhance personnel in both quality and quantity as the business expands and to establish a robust internal control organization. However, if recruitment does not proceed as planned, the establishment of an organizational structure appropriate to the scale of the business may be delayed, and inadequate organizational response may disrupt the operations of our Group.」
The structure of 285 personnel promoting the consulting business and 16 administrative personnel was presented, and the possibility of delayed organizational response due to weak recruitment during business expansion was reiterated. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Going forward, the policy is to strengthen and enhance personnel in both quality and quantity as the business expands and to establish a robust internal control organization. However, if recruitment does not proceed as planned, the establishment of an organizational structure appropriate to the scale of the business may be delayed, and inadequate organizational response may disrupt the operations of our Group.」
The policy of strengthening personnel and establishing an internal control organization in line with business expansion, as well as the possibility of delays caused by weak recruitment, was reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Going forward, the policy is to strengthen and enhance personnel in both quality and quantity as the business expands and to establish a robust internal control organization. However, if recruitment does not proceed as planned, the establishment of an organizational structure appropriate to the scale of the business may be delayed, and inadequate organizational response may disrupt the operations of our Group.」
The structure of 249 consulting personnel and 15 administrative personnel was presented, and the risk of organizational response during expansion was recognized.