Securing and Developing Capable Personnel and the Risk of Talent Attrition
First written in FY2018. 3 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 25 of 107 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「The recent shortage of drivers, who form the core of the Group's workforce, has become a major issue across the industry, and we recognize that securing and developing drivers on a stable basis is directly linked to enhancing corporate value and competitiveness.」
Regarding the existing risks relating to securing and developing personnel, the company explicitly states that the driver shortage has become a major industry-wide issue. It also describes measures including shorter scheduled working hours, more holidays and base pay increases for 5 consecutive years. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition, as a labor-intensive business, we face a challenging environment in Japan, particularly due to the shortage of drivers.」
In addition to the existing risks relating to securing and developing personnel, the company explicitly identifies the driver shortage as a particularly challenging environment. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the company continues to secure a sufficient workforce through continued recruitment of new graduates from local high schools, active use of qualification support programs, including for large- and medium-sized vehicle licenses and various heavy equipment qualifications, enhanced operation of its employee housing program, and the establishment of flexible working conditions suited to employees' skills and abilities.」
The company continues measures to secure personnel through new graduate recruitment, qualification support, its employee housing program and flexible working conditions. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The company continues to secure a sufficient workforce through continued recruitment of new graduates from local high schools, active use of qualification support programs, including for large- and medium-sized vehicle licenses and various heavy equipment qualifications, enhanced operation of its employee housing program, and the establishment of flexible working conditions suited to employees' skills and abilities.」
The company continues measures to secure personnel through new graduate recruitment, qualification support, its employee housing program and flexible working conditions. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The company continues to secure a sufficient workforce through the full-scale recruitment of new graduates from local high schools, active use of qualification support programs, including for large- and medium-sized vehicle licenses and various heavy equipment qualifications, enhanced operation of its employee housing program, and the establishment of flexible working conditions suited to employees' skills and abilities.」
The company continues measures to secure personnel through new graduate recruitment, qualification support, its employee housing program and flexible working conditions. - FY2019MitigatedAnnual report
「The company continues to secure a sufficient workforce through the full-scale recruitment of new graduates from local high schools, active use of qualification support programs, including for large- and medium-sized vehicle licenses and various heavy equipment qualifications, the introduction and launch of an employer-subsidized housing program, and the establishment of flexible working conditions suited to employees' skills and abilities.」
The company describes specific measures to address personnel recruitment and development risks, including recruitment, qualification support, employee housing and more flexible working conditions. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Securing and developing capable personnel is essential for the Group, but if it is unable to secure or develop talented personnel, or if talented personnel leave the company, this could affect the Group's operating results and financial position.」
The company identifies the failure to secure and develop personnel, and the loss of personnel to outside the company, as risks that could affect results.