Bench costs and lower utilization following the end of a contract with a major staffing client
First written in FY2026. 4 of 5 entries say "Mitigated", first in 2026-06-12. Latest entry: 2026-09-14.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2027-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「The number of employees awaiting assignment following the completion of a major project at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year is gradually declining, and the number of employees in active assignments is recovering. Utilisation during the current interim consolidated accounting period was 524 person-months, while the number of employees awaiting assignment has been trending downward after peaking in the previous quarter.」
Regarding employees awaiting assignment following the end of a contract with a major staffing client, the company reports gradual progress in reducing their number, utilisation of 524 person-months and a downward trend in employees awaiting assignment. - 2026-06-12MitigatedResults presentation
「The number of people on the bench has been trending down since peaking in the fourth quarter」
The company stated that the number of people on the bench related to the termination of a major staffing contract was declining, including through reassignment. - FY2026First statedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, idle-time costs resulting from the termination of contracts with major staffing clients and the advance hiring of core personnel had the effect of depressing earnings in the short term.」
In the digital talent development staffing business, idle-time costs resulting from the termination of contracts with major staffing clients and the advance hiring of core personnel were incurred, resulting in a segment loss of ¥11.925 million.