Business environment capturing rising demand for recruitment
First written in FY2016-Q3. 13 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-14.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 5 of 13 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- 2026-08-14OtherResults
「2026年６月の有効求人倍率が1.18倍(前年同月は1.22倍。厚生労働省調査)、完全失業率が2.5％(前年同月は2.5％。総務省統計局調査)と、依然新型コロナウイルス感染症が拡大する前の数値までは回復しておりませんが、経済活動・社会活動の活性化に伴い、企業の求人ニーズは、安定的に推移しております。」
雇用指標を更新し、有効求人倍率は前年同月から低下した一方、企業の求人ニーズは安定的と記載している。 - FY2026-H1Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.18x in March 2026, compared with 1.26x in the same month of the previous year, according to a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey, while the unemployment rate was 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in the same month of the previous year, according to a Statistics Bureau survey. Although the figures had not recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels, companies’ hiring needs remained stable as economic and social activity became more vibrant.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was updated to 1.18x and the unemployment rate to 2.7% in March 2026. The active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined and the unemployment rate rose from the same month of the previous year, while companies’ hiring needs remained stable. - FY2025Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.20x in September 2025, compared with 1.24x in the same month of the previous year, according to a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey, while the unemployment rate was 2.6%, compared with 2.4% in the same month of the previous year, according to a Statistics Bureau survey. Although the figures had not recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels, companies’ hiring needs remained stable as economic and social activity became more vibrant.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was updated to 1.20x and the unemployment rate to 2.6%. The active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined and the unemployment rate rose from the same month of the previous year, while companies’ hiring needs remained stable. - FY2025-H1Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「In the human resources services industry, which is the business domain of our Group, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.26x in March 2025, according to a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey, up 0.02 percentage points from the previous month. The unemployment rate was 2.5%, according to a Statistics Bureau survey, up 0.1% from the previous month.」
The employment indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.26x and an unemployment rate of 2.5% in March 2025. The active job openings-to-applicants ratio rose 0.02 percentage points month on month, while the unemployment rate rose 0.1%. - FY2024Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「In the human resources services industry, which is the business domain of our Group, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.24x in September 2024, compared with 1.29x in the same month of the previous year, according to a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey, while the unemployment rate was 2.4%, compared with 2.6% in the same month of the previous year, according to a Statistics Bureau survey. Although the figures had not recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels, companies’ hiring needs remained stable as economic and social activity became more vibrant.」
The indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.24x and an unemployment rate of 2.4% in September 2024, noting that hiring needs remained stable. - FY2024-Q2Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was 1.28x in March 2024, up 0.02 percentage points from the previous month. The unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau was 2.6% and remained low. Although the figures had still not recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels, companies’ hiring needs remained stable as economic and social activity became more vibrant.」
The indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.28x and an unemployment rate of 2.6% in March 2024, noting that hiring needs remained stable. - FY2024-Q1Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.27x in December 2023, according to a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey, while the unemployment rate was 2.4%, according to a Statistics Bureau survey. Although the figures had still not recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels, companies’ hiring needs remained stable as economic and social activity became more vibrant.」
The employment indicators as of December 2023 were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.27x and an unemployment rate of 2.4%, noting that hiring needs remained stable. - FY2023Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.29x in September 2023, compared with 1.34x in the same month of the previous year, according to a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey, while the unemployment rate was 2.6%, compared with 2.6% in the same month of the previous year, according to a Statistics Bureau survey. Although the figures had not recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels, companies’ hiring needs remained stable as economic and social activity became more vibrant.」
The indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.29x and an unemployment rate of 2.6%, noting that hiring needs remained stable. - FY2023-Q3Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a low active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.30x in June 2023, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.5%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but its progress was moderate.」
The indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.30x and an unemployment rate of 2.5% in June 2023, noting that demand for human resources was recovering but progressing moderately. - FY2023-Q2Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a low active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.32x in March 2023, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.8%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but the impact of COVID-19 continued.」
The employment indicators as of March 2023 were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.32x and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, presenting both the recovery in demand for human resources and the continuing impact of COVID-19. - FY2023-Q1Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a low active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.35x in December 2022, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.5%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but the impact of COVID-19 continued.」
The employment indicators as of December 2022 were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.35x and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, presenting both the recovery in demand for human resources and the continuing impact of COVID-19. - FY2022Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a low active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.34x in September 2022, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.6%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but the impact of COVID-19 continued.」
The employment indicators as of September 2022 were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.34x and an unemployment rate of 2.6%, presenting both the recovery in demand for human resources and the continuing impact of COVID-19. - FY2022-Q3Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a low active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.27x in June 2022, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.6%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but the impact of COVID-19 continued.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio rose from the previously reported 1.22x to 1.27x, while the unemployment rate remained at 2.6%. The wording presents both the recovery in demand for human resources and the continuing impact of COVID-19. - FY2022-Q2Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a low active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.22x in March 2022, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.6%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but the impact of COVID-19 continued.」
The indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.22x and an unemployment rate of 2.6% as of March 2022, presenting both the recovery in demand for human resources and the continuing impact of COVID-19. - FY2022-Q1Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a low active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.16x in December 2021, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.7%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but the impact of COVID-19 continued.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio remained at the previously reported level of 1.16x, while the unemployment rate was updated from 2.8% to 2.7%. The wording presents both the recovery in demand for human resources and the continuing impact of COVID-19. - FY2021Employment indicators updatedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a low active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.16x in September 2021, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.8%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but the impact of COVID-19 continued.」
The indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.16x and an unemployment rate of 2.8% as of September 2021, presenting both the recovery in demand for human resources and the continuing impact of COVID-19. - FY2021-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a low active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.13x in June 2021, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.9%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but the impact of COVID-19 continued.」
While indicating a recovery in demand for human resources, the wording shifted to state that the active job openings-to-applicants ratio remained low at 1.13x, the unemployment rate was 2.9%, and the impact of COVID-19 continued. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a low active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.10x in March 2021, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.6%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but the impact of COVID-19 continued.」
It states that the active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined from the previously reported 1.57x to 1.10x, while demand for human resources was recovering and the impact of COVID-19 continued. - FY2021-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.57x in December 2020, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.9%, among other factors. Demand for human resources was recovering, but the impact of COVID-19 continued.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio recovered from 1.04x in August 2020 to 1.57x, indicating a recovery in demand for human resources, while the wording shifted to state that the impact of COVID-19 continued. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare fell to 1.04x in August 2020, its lowest level in approximately 6 years, while the unemployment rate was 3.0%, its lowest level in approximately 3 years. The environment surrounding the human resources services industry deteriorated rapidly due to the impact of COVID-19, and the outlook remained uncertain.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined from the previously reported 1.20x to 1.04x, while the unemployment rate was 3.0%. It states that the environment surrounding the human resources services industry deteriorated rapidly due to COVID-19. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.20x in May 2020, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.9%, among other factors, and demand for human resources remained elevated. However, similarly, the outlook remained uncertain due to the impact of the novel coronavirus.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined from 1.45x previously to 1.20x, while the unemployment rate rose from 2.4% to 2.9%. Demand for human resources remained elevated, while uncertainty ahead due to the novel coronavirus continued. - FY2020-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.45x in February 2020, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.4%, among other factors, and demand for human resources remained elevated. However, similarly, the outlook remained uncertain due to the impact of the novel coronavirus.」
While showing an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.45x and an unemployment rate of 2.4%, the wording shifted from describing demand for human resources as remaining elevated to also referring to uncertainty ahead due to the impact of the novel coronavirus. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.57x in November 2019, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.2%, among other factors, and demand for human resources remained elevated.」
The indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.57x and an unemployment rate of 2.2% in November 2019, noting that demand for human resources remained elevated. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare remained high at 1.57x in September 2019, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.4% in August 2019, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages.」
The indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.57x and an unemployment rate of 2.4% as of 2019, noting the increasing sense of labor shortages. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.61x in June 2019, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.3%, among other factors, and demand for human resources continued to increase.」
It states that the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was updated from 1.63x to 1.61x and the unemployment rate from 2.5% to 2.3%, while demand for human resources continued to increase. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.63x in March 2019, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.5%, among other factors, and demand for human resources continued to increase.」
The indicators as of March 2019 were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.63x and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.63x in November 2018, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.5%, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages.」
It states that the active job openings-to-applicants ratio remained at 1.63x, while the unemployment rate was updated from 2.4% in August 2018 to 2.5%, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to the high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.63x in August 2018, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.4%, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages.」
The indicators as of August 2018 were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.63x and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.60x in May 2018, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.2%, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages.」
It states that the indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.60x and an unemployment rate of 2.2% as of May 2018, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.58x in February 2018, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.5%, among other factors, and demand for human resources continued to increase.」
The indicators as of February 2018 were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.58x and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, continuing to indicate strong demand for human resources. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.56x in November 2017, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.7%, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages.」
It states that the indicators were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.56x and an unemployment rate of 2.7% as of November 2017, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.52x in August 2017, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 2.8%, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages.」
The indicators as of August 2017 were updated to an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.52x and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding the human resources services industry remained characterized by a high active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.49x in May 2017, as announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, while the unemployment rate reported by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications remained low at 3.1%, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages.」
It states that the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.49x and the unemployment rate was 3.1%, further intensifying companies’ sense of labor shortages. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the human resources services industry, in addition to the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for February 2017 remaining high at 1.43, the unemployment rate announced by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications for February 2017 remained low at 2.8%, and demand for human resources continued to rise.」
The indicators as of February 2017 were a 1.43x active job openings-to-applicants ratio and a 2.8% unemployment rate, continuing to indicate strong demand for human resources. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the human resources services industry, in addition to the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for November 2016 improving to 1.41, the unemployment rate remained low, and demand for human resources continued to rise.」
States that the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio increased from 1.36 in May 2016 to 1.41 in November 2016, while the unemployment rate also remained low. - FY2016RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, job-offers-to-applicants ratios for nursing and caregiving staff remained high, and the number of care facilities also continued to increase year on year, causing demand for care-related human resources to rise steadily.」
Reiterates the high job-offers-to-applicants ratios for nursing and caregiving staff and the increase in demand for care-related human resources as the business environment. - FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In addition, the effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for May 2016 was 1.36, continuing to improve, and demand for human resources remained strong.」
Describes the improving effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio and rising demand for human resources as the business environment.