Risk of difficulty securing researchers, engineers and other personnel
First written in FY2018. 1 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2025. Latest entry: 2026-09-01.
Dexerials moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "First stated".
- 2026-09-01First statedOther Disclosures
「Against this backdrop, we have launched the official DXPS website. The site provides information on the company's profile, business activities, core products and technologies, and other matters to deepen stakeholders' understanding of DXPS. Going forward, we will progressively expand the content, including recruitment and technology information, to raise corporate awareness and attract talented personnel.」
The timely disclosure, made for the first time, described initiatives centered on the launch of the official DXPS website to disseminate information on the photonics business, raise corporate awareness and strengthen recruitment. - FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「Competition to hire specialized personnel is intensifying across industries in Japan. If the hiring of specialized personnel does not progress as planned, the pace of next-generation product development could slow and opportunities to enter markets could be missed.」
The personnel risk was further specified, extending beyond the existing challenge of securing personnel to include delays in hiring specialists in photonics and high-speed communications, insufficient transfer of tacit knowledge, retention of overseas personnel, skill gaps and declining engagement. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「With a view to the process of expanding our business portfolio, we will acquire and develop talent globally, particularly in growth areas such as photonics, to fill the missing pieces essential to growth, including technical expertise and global marketing capabilities, and transform our human resources portfolio.」
In response to the risk of securing researchers, engineers and other personnel, the policy of globally acquiring and developing technical and marketing talent in growth areas including photonics was further specified. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Securing talented researchers, engineers and skilled workers is an important management challenge for the Group.」
It described the impact on competitiveness and business performance of failing to secure the necessary personnel and of key personnel moving to competitors.