Dependence on Recruiting and Retaining Capable Personnel
First written in FY2017. 1 of 2 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2024-Q1. Latest entry: FY2024-Q1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 27 of 103 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sony's success depends on maintaining good relationships with diverse personnel who are motivated to take on challenges and grow, as well as on recruiting and retaining such personnel. In Japan, the working-age population is declining due to the declining birthrate and aging population, competition among companies to secure specialized personnel is intensifying, and labor costs are rising. If the design and operation of its personnel systems are inadequate, Sony may have difficulty securing the personnel it needs.」
In addition to its existing dependence on recruiting and retaining personnel, the company added the declining birthrate and aging population, competition to secure specialized personnel, rising labor costs, and the need to address its personnel systems as specific human resources risk factors. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Sony's success depends on recruiting and retaining talented personnel in fields including technology and management.」
The company identified as risks the inability to recruit or retain engineers, creative personnel, and corporate and management personnel, as well as the loss of expertise associated with structural reforms.