Erosion of competitive advantage due to intensified competition
First written in FY2017. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2022.
Creek & River moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2022, 3 years before the typical company in this theme (2025).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 4 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
8 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「Demand for professionals with specialized knowledge and skills remains relatively high as society becomes more diverse, and the number of companies providing human resources services in the fields targeted by the group is trending upward.」
The company explicitly identifies the increase in companies providing specialized human resources services as a factor worsening the competitive environment. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The competitiveness of the group may decline depending on the business activities of other companies and market conditions.」
The company continues to disclose the potential decline in competitiveness due to competitors' business activities and market conditions as a risk. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The competitiveness of the group may decline depending on the business activities of other companies and market conditions.」
The company identifies a potential decline in the group's competitiveness due to the increase in companies providing specialized human resources services and market conditions as a risk.