Recruiting, Developing and Retaining High-Quality Talent
First written in FY2018. 23 of 26 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Development output per engineer reached approximately 7.6 times the level before the use of AI, resulting in a significant increase in organizational productivity. The management structure was also redesigned to be AI-native, including the appointment of a CHRO and CAIO.」
Human resources and organizational initiatives advanced toward AI-native ways of working and organizational structures, with development output per engineer reaching 7.6 times the level before the use of AI. - 2026-08-05AdvancedEarnings presentation
「The former CTO became CHRO and CAIO (Chief AI Officer), creating a structure capable of advancing AI and HR initiatives in an integrated manner.」
The role and organizational structure for advancing the use of AI alongside human resources and organizational reform became more concrete. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The addition of the new Value "Move Fast" and the introduction of Hybrid Workstyle are driving cultural change to increase organizational speed and flexibility. In addition to reallocating personnel to growth areas and launching the AI Task Force, the use of generative AI has improved operational productivity.」
Move Fast, Hybrid Workstyle, reallocation to growth areas and the AI Task Force were added to the human resources and organizational initiatives. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of June 2024, talented members from approximately 55 countries were working at the Company. In particular, more than approximately 50% of the engineering organization comprised members of non-Japanese nationality, and diverse talent was thriving across the organization.」
The global talent strategy expanded from approximately 50 countries to approximately 55 countries and took concrete form through initiatives including the inclusion and diversity policy, improvements in the proportion of women in management and succession planning. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 19 January 2024, we issued 108,207 new shares on 15 February 2024 under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 108,207, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥128 million. Allottees: 202 employees of the Company's subsidiaries」
Under the RSU plan, 108,207 shares were issued to 202 employees of subsidiaries, continuing the implementation of the employee incentive plan. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「We are also promoting the development of a global organizational foundation in which diverse talent can thrive, as well as further strengthening governance.」
The development of a global organizational foundation in which diverse talent can thrive has been reaffirmed as an initiative supporting the growth of existing businesses and the creation of new businesses. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Mercari's policy is to attract professionals from around the world with market-competitive compensation and develop them through ongoing learning opportunities. We currently have talented members from approximately 50 countries working at the Company. More than 50% of our engineering organization comprises members of non-Japanese nationality.」
The human resources agenda evolved from recruitment and development in Japan and the United States into a global talent strategy encompassing talent from approximately 50 countries, engineers of non-Japanese nationality, competitive compensation and continuous learning. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 20 January 2023, we issued 115,327 new shares on 15 February 2023 under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 115,327, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥160 million. Allottees: 216 employees of the Company's subsidiaries」
The implementation of the RSU grant plan continued, with 115,327 shares issued to 216 employees of subsidiaries on 15 February 2023. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 21 October 2022, we issued 91,084 new shares on 15 November 2022 under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 91,084, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥97 million. Allottees: 185 employees of the Company's subsidiaries」
Under the RSU grant plan, 91,084 shares were issued to 185 employees of subsidiaries on 15 November 2022, continuing the implementation of the employee incentive plan. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of employees increased by 457 during the consolidated fiscal year, mainly as a result of increased staffing accompanying business expansion.」
The consolidated employee headcount increased by 457 during the year, reaching 2,209 at the end of June 2022. In addition to recruitment and development, Mercari introduced the "Mercari New Normal Workstyle 'YOUR CHOICE,'" which respects diverse ways of working. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 18 January 2022, we issued 49,075 new shares on 15 February 2022 under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 49,075, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥121 million.」
Under the RSU grant plan, 49,075 shares were issued to 154 employees of the Company's subsidiaries on 15 February 2022, continuing the implementation of the employee incentive plan. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「On 15 November 2021, we issued 56,590 new shares under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 56,590, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥184 million. Allottees: 150 employees of the Company's subsidiaries」
Under the RSU plan, 56,590 shares were issued to 150 employees of subsidiaries on 15 November 2021, continuing the implementation of the employee incentive plan. - FY2022-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「In addition, through business activities that have a positive impact on the environment and society, we aim to create a society in which finite resources are used carefully and everyone can generate new value. This fiscal year, we are focusing on climate change and diversity and inclusion (D&I).」
Diversity and inclusion, previously presented as one item under human resources and organizational initiatives, has been repositioned as a priority area in this year's environmental and social initiatives. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In our local teams in Japan and the United States, we will actively strengthen the recruitment and development of management and other key professional talent.」
For the local teams in Japan and the United States, the Company specified the strengthening of recruitment and development for management and key professional talent. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 15 January 2021, we issued 84,141 new shares on 15 February 2021 under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 84,141, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥229 million. Allottees: 145 employees of the Company's subsidiaries」
Under the RSU plan, 84,141 shares were issued to 145 employees of subsidiaries on 15 February 2021, continuing the implementation of the employee incentive plan. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 15 October 2020, we issued 78,321 new shares on 15 November 2020 under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 78,321, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥225 million. Allottees: 129 employees of the Company's subsidiaries」
Under the RSU grant plan, 78,321 shares were issued to 129 employees of subsidiaries on 15 November 2020, continuing the implementation of the employee incentive plan. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「On 15 August 2020, we issued new shares under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 66,100, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥139 million.」
Under the RSU plan, 66,100 shares were issued to 110 employees of subsidiaries on 15 August 2020, continuing the implementation of the employee incentive plan. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「We will continue to actively develop training mechanisms and human resources systems and promote diversity and inclusion so that employees can work with high motivation.」
The human resources agenda was expanded beyond recruitment and development to include the development of human resources systems and the promotion of diversity and inclusion as specific priorities. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 17 January 2020, we issued 60,114 new shares on 15 February 2020 under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 60,114, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥63 million. Allottees: 90 employees of the Company's subsidiaries」
Under the RSU grant plan, 60,114 shares were issued to 90 employees of subsidiaries in February 2020, continuing the implementation of the employee incentive plan. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 19 September 2019, we issued 91,228 new shares on 15 November 2019 under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 91,228, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥119 million. Allottees: 81 employees of the Company's subsidiaries」
Under the RSU plan, 91,228 shares were issued to 81 employees of subsidiaries, continuing the implementation of the employee incentive plan. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Pursuant to resolutions of the Board of Directors dated 30 July 2019 and 1 August 2019, we issued 78,853 new shares on 16 August 2019 under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 78,853, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥116 million.」
New shares were issued under the RSU grant plan and allocated to 64 employees of subsidiaries. Separately, 322,733 shares were also issued to officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries on 23 August, advancing the plan's implementation. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of employees increased by 686 during the consolidated fiscal year, mainly as a result of increased staffing accompanying business expansion.」
The consolidated employee headcount increased by 686 during the year, reaching 1,826 as of 30 June 2019. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「On 21 February 2019, we issued 137,185 new shares under the Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant plan. As a result of this issuance, the total number of issued shares increased by 137,185, while capital and capital surplus each increased by ¥141 million.」
Under the RSU plan approved for implementation in the previous quarter, 137,185 shares were issued on 21 February 2019, advancing the plan's implementation for employees and others. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 18 December 2018, the Company resolved to review its incentive program for its employees and the directors and employees of its subsidiaries, collectively referred to below as the Company's officers and employees, and to introduce a restricted stock unit (RSU) grant program for them. At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 17 January 2019, the Company also resolved to issue new shares under the RSU grant program. The total issue price of the new share issue was ¥283 million, and the payment date was 21 February 2019.」
The Company reviewed its incentive program for officers and employees, resolved to introduce an RSU program, and approved a new share issue totaling ¥283 million. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the United States, the Group is strengthening its management team and continuing to focus on local feature development and improvements and on enhancing delivery functions, with the aim of expanding the C2C marketplace Mercari and improving service convenience.」
The Group reported specific progress in its workforce supporting the overseas business, namely the strengthening of the U.S. management team. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The Group will strengthen recruitment and develop and operate an environment and systems in which employees can work with high motivation. It plans to continue investing in the recruitment and further development of talented personnel.」
To support global expansion and growth, the Group identified investment in recruitment, employee development, and the workplace environment and systems.