A tight market for staffing and employment support services
First written in FY2020-Q1. 4 of 29 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-09-09.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 5 of 12 companies on the "Worse" side.
9 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- 2026-09-09OtherEarnings
「In new-graduate recruitment, job-hunting activity among university students graduating in 2028 appears to be starting even earlier, against a backdrop of companies moving recruitment schedules forward and expanding internships. Another change in the job-hunting environment is that nearly 40% of students are actively using generative AI as an information tool for job hunting, according to our research.」
In addition to the continued candidate-driven market, the Company described further acceleration in the timing of job hunting and students’ use of generative AI as new changes in the environment. - FY2027-H1Stable employment conditions, earlier job searches and the use of generative AIAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our group’s business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.18x in June 2026 (1.22x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.5% (2.5% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). Employment conditions continue to favour job seekers. In new-graduate recruitment, job searches by university students graduating in 2028 are tending to begin even earlier, against a backdrop of companies moving recruitment schedules forward and expanding internships. Other changes are also emerging in the job-search environment, including the active use of generative AI by nearly 40% of students as an information tool for job searches, according to our survey.」
The company describes employment conditions as stable, with an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.18x and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, while identifying the advancement of recruitment schedules, the expansion of internships, the further acceleration of job searches and the growing use of generative AI by students as new changes in the environment. - FY2026Stable employment conditions and earlier recruitmentAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.19x in December 2025 (1.25x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.6% (2.5% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey), and employment conditions remained stable. In particular, perceptions of labour shortages continued in certain industries, including professional and technical services and information and communications, where the labour market is expanding. Overall job openings remained firm, led by these industries.」
Although the active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined year on year, the company describes employment conditions as stable. Labour shortages continued in professional and technical services and information and communications. It also newly identifies structural changes in new-graduate recruitment, including earlier recruitment schedules and earlier job-offer timing. - FY2026-H1Stable employment conditions and intensifying competition for talentAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.22x in June 2025 (1.24x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.5% (2.5% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey), and employment conditions remained stable. In particular, the labour market is expanding in certain industries, including professional and technical services and information and communications, intensifying perceptions of labour shortages. Overall job openings remain firm, led by these industries.」
The company describes employment conditions as stable, with an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.22x and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, while noting that labour shortages have intensified in professional and technical services and information and communications, increasing competition for talent. - FY2025Stable seller’s market and earlier job searchesAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio has remained stable in seller’s-market conditions. Amid significant increases in wage levels, particularly at large companies, demand among younger people for jobs and career changes at higher-paying companies remains active. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2026)” published by 株式会社リクルート, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2026 was 39.3% as of 1 February 2025 (23.9% in the same month of the previous year). The earlier timing of job searches is also evident in the data, indicating that the employment environment for university and other students scheduled to graduate is changing dramatically.」
Although the active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined slightly to 1.25x from 1.27x in the same month of the previous year, the company explains that it has remained stable in seller’s-market conditions. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2026 was 39.3%, above 23.9% in the same month of the previous year, newly demonstrating the earlier timing of job searches. - FY2025-H1Gradual easing in market conditions and a high job-offer acceptance rateAnnual report
「Although the active job openings-to-applicants ratio has been gradually declining and some industries have seen a decrease in the number of job openings, demand among younger people for jobs and career changes at higher-paying companies remains active amid continued price increases. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2025)” published by 株式会社リクルート, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2025 exceeded 90% earlier than in previous years, reaching 91.2% as of 1 August 2024 (86.6% in the same month of the previous year).」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio gradually declined to 1.23x, and although some industries saw a decrease in job openings, job searches and career changes among younger people remained active. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2025 was 91.2%, above the same month of the previous year. - FY2025-Q1Seller’s market and labour shortages continue, with earlier job offersAnnual report
「Although the active job openings-to-applicants ratio has been trending lower, the employment environment remains a seller’s market, and labour shortages continue regardless of company size or industry. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2025)” published by 株式会社リクルート, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2025 was 58.1% as of 1 April 2024 (48.4% in the same month of the previous year), a significant increase for the second consecutive year, indicating that job offers are being made earlier.」
Although the active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined to 1.28x, the seller’s market and labour shortages regardless of company size or industry continued. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2025 rose to 58.1%, from 48.4% in the same month of the previous year, indicating that job offers are being made earlier. - FY2024Seller’s market and labour shortages continueAnnual report
「Although the active job openings-to-applicants ratio has been trending slightly lower, the employment environment remains a seller’s market, and labour shortages continue across many industries and occupations. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2024)” published by 株式会社リクルート, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2024 was 95.1% as of 1 December 2023 (94.0% in the same month of the previous year), remaining at a high level for the second consecutive year.」
Although the active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined slightly to 1.27x, the company explains that the seller’s market and labour shortages across many industries and occupations are continuing. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2024 rose to 95.1%. - FY2024-Q3Seller’s market continues; job-offer acceptance rate remains highAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.29x in June 2023 (1.32x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.6% (2.6% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). The employment environment is generally a seller’s market, and labour shortages have become pronounced across many industries. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2024)” published by 株式会社リクルート, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2024 was 92.0% as of 1 October 2023 (93.8% in the same month of the previous year), remaining at a high level for the second consecutive year.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.29x and the unemployment rate was 2.6%. Although the ratio declined year on year, the employment environment was generally a seller’s market and labour shortages were pronounced across many industries. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2024 was 92.0%, below the same month of the previous year but remaining high. - FY2024-Q2Continued seller’s market and pronounced labour shortagesAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.30x in June 2023 (1.27x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.5% (2.6% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). The employment environment is generally a seller’s market, and labour shortages have become pronounced across many industries. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2024)” published by 株式会社リクルート, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2024 was 83.2% as of 1 July 2023 (83.3% in the same month of the previous year), remaining at a high level for the second consecutive year.」
The company reports an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.30x, an unemployment rate of 2.5% and a job-offer acceptance rate of 83.2% for the class of 2024, explaining that the employment environment is generally a seller’s market and labour shortages have become pronounced across many industries. - FY2024-Q1Continued improvement in the employment environment and earlier job-offer decisionsAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.32x in March 2023 (1.23x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.8% (2.6% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). The employment environment continues to improve, and labour shortages have become pronounced in some industries and regions. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2024)” published by 株式会社リクルート, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2024 was 48.4% as of 1 April 2023 (38.1% in the same month of the previous year), a significant increase from the same month of the previous year. Against a backdrop of an increasing number of companies with strong hiring appetite, job offers are being made earlier.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio rose to 1.32x, and the company describes the employment environment as continuing to improve. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2024 also rose significantly to 48.4%, from 38.1% in the same month of the previous year, newly noting the earlier timing of job offers. - FY2023Further improvement in the employment environmentAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.35x in December 2022 (1.17x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.5% (2.7% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). The employment environment has improved significantly year on year, and labour shortages have become pronounced in some industries and regions. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2023)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2023 was 94.0% as of 1 December 2022 (95.2% in the same month of the previous year). Although this was below the same month of the previous year, the rate itself remained high.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.35x and the unemployment rate was 2.5%, indicating an improvement in the employment environment year on year. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2023 was 94.0%, below the same month of the previous year but remaining at a high level. - FY2023-Q3Further improvement in the employment environmentAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.34x in September 2022 (1.15x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.6% (2.8% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). Although concerns remain, including the continuing impact of COVID-19 and rising prices caused by the situation in Ukraine and other factors, the employment environment has improved significantly year on year, and labour shortages have emerged in some industries and regions. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2023)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2023 was 93.8% as of 1 October 2022 (92.4% in the same month of the previous year), above the level of the same month of the previous year.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.34x, the unemployment rate was 2.6% and the job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2023 was 93.8%, indicating significant year-on-year improvement in the employment environment. Meanwhile, concerns about the pandemic, the situation in Ukraine and rising prices remain. - FY2023-Q2Further improvement in the employment environmentAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.27x in June 2022 (1.13x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.6% (2.9% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). Although concerns such as the seventh wave of COVID-19 and the situation in Ukraine remain, the employment environment has improved significantly year on year, and labour shortages have emerged in some industries and regions. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2023)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2023 was 83.3% as of 1 July 2022 (80.5% in the same month of the previous year), above the level of the same month of the previous year.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.27x and the unemployment rate was 2.6%, indicating an improvement in the employment environment year on year. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2023 was also 83.3%, above the previous year’s level for the same month, although concerns about the seventh wave of COVID-19 and the situation in Ukraine remain. - FY2023-Q1Continued improvement in the employment environmentAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.20x in March 2022 (1.10x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.6% (2.6% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). Although the impact of the spread of COVID-19 and the situation in Ukraine remains, the employment environment is gradually improving. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2022)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2022 was 96.4% as of graduation in March 2022 (96.1% in the same month of the previous year), a high level above the previous year.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio rose to 1.20x, while the unemployment rate was 2.6%, unchanged from the same month of the previous year. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2022 also rose to 96.4%, indicating that the employment environment continues to improve gradually. Meanwhile, the impact of COVID-19 and the situation in Ukraine remains. - FY2022Continued recovery in employment conditionsAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.16x in December 2021 (1.05x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.7% (2.9% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). Although the impact of the spread of COVID-19 remains, the employment environment is gradually improving. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2022)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2022 was 95.2% as of 1 December 2021 (93.4% in the same month of the previous year), above the previous year’s level and recovering to pre-COVID levels.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.16x and the unemployment rate was 2.7%, indicating an improvement in the employment environment year on year. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2022 also rose to 95.2%, recovering to pre-COVID levels. - FY2022-Q3Progress in the recovery of employment conditionsAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.16x in September 2021 (1.04x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.8% (3.0% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). Although the impact of the spread of COVID-19 remains, the employment environment is gradually improving. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2022)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2022 was 92.4% as of 1 October 2021 (88.7% in the same month of the previous year), above the previous year’s level and recovering to pre-COVID levels.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.16x and the unemployment rate was 2.8%, representing an improvement from the same month of the previous year. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2022 also rose to 92.4%, recovering to pre-COVID levels. - FY2022-Q2Gradual improvement in the employment environmentAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.13x in June 2021 (1.12x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.9% (2.8% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). Although the impact of the spread of COVID-19 remains, the employment environment is gradually improving. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2022)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2022 was 85.3% as of 1 August 2021 (81.2% in the same month of the previous year), above the level of previous years.」
Although the impact of the spread of COVID-19 remains, the company describes the employment environment as gradually improving. The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.13x, the unemployment rate was 2.9% and the job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2022 was 85.3%, up from 81.2% in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q1Gradual recovery after deteriorationAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.10x in March 2021 (1.40x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.6% (2.5% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). Although the indicators had deteriorated year on year due to the impact of the spread of COVID-19, they have shown a gradual recovery over the past several months, having bottomed out between summer and autumn 2020. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2021)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2021 was 96.1% as of graduation in March 2021 (95.4% in the same month of the previous year), above the level of previous years. The employment environment across the market and corporate recruitment strategies are generally becoming more positive, due to a rebound from concerns about an economic downturn in 2020, expectations for vaccinations and rising corporate demand for IT personnel accompanying the promotion of business digital transformation. Corporate demand for highly skilled personnel remains firm, in particular.」
Although the active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined to 1.10x year on year and the unemployment rate rose to 2.6%, the employment indicators have gradually recovered from their trough between summer and autumn 2020, while the new-graduate job-offer acceptance rate rose to 96.1%. - FY2021Recovery after deteriorationAnnual report
「The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.06x in December 2020 (1.57x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.9% (2.2% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey), indicating that various indicators had deteriorated year on year due to the impact of the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2021)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2021 was 93.4% as of 1 December 2020, recovering to around the level of previous years.」
While the active job openings-to-applicants ratio and unemployment rate had deteriorated from the previous year, the job-offer acceptance rate among new graduates recovered to 93.4%, indicating a recovery in the employment and recruitment environment. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.03x in September 2020 (1.57x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 3.0% (2.4% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey), indicating continued deterioration in various indicators due to the impact of the spread of COVID-19. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2021)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2021 was 88.7% as of 1 October 2020, below the level for the same period of the previous year. Meanwhile, the employment environment across the market and corporate recruitment strategies are also changing as a result of a rebound from concerns about an economic downturn in the first half of the fiscal year, expectations for the early development of vaccines and the promotion of a “new lifestyle”. Corporate demand for highly skilled personnel remains firm.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.03x, the unemployment rate was 3.0% and the job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2021 was 88.7%, below the previous year’s level for the same period. The company explains that although deterioration in the employment and recruitment markets is continuing, corporate demand for highly skilled personnel remains firm. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.11x in June 2020 (1.61x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.8% (2.5% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). Although conditions still appear to favour workers, particularly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, various indicators are deteriorating rapidly as a result of the spread of COVID-19. In addition, according to the “Employment Process Survey (Class of 2021)” published by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2021 was 81.2% as of 1 August 2020, remaining approximately 10 percentage points below the level for the same period of the previous year.」
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined to 1.11x and the unemployment rate rose to 2.8%. The job-offer acceptance rate for the class of 2021 also fell to 81.2%, approximately 10 percentage points below the previous year’s level for the same period, specifically demonstrating deterioration in the employment and recruitment markets. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.39x in March 2020 (1.63x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.5% (2.5% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). Although the impact of the spread of COVID-19 has begun to appear in the decline in the active job openings-to-applicants ratio, the unemployment rate has continued to remain low. In addition, according to a joint survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the job-offer acceptance rate among students scheduled to graduate from universities and other institutions in March 2020 was 92.3% as of 1 February 2020, renewing its record-high level for the second consecutive year. The seller’s market for new graduates therefore appears to have continued. Meanwhile, concerns about a global economic recession resulting from the spread of COVID-19 and the promotion of a “new lifestyle” could lead to major changes in employment conditions across the market and corporate recruitment strategies.」
While stating that the seller’s market for new graduates has continued, the company notes that the active job openings-to-applicants ratio declined to 1.39x and identifies more specifically the potential for changes in employment conditions and recruitment strategies resulting from the spread of COVID-19. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.57x in December 2019 (1.63x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.2% (2.4% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). These indicators have continued to remain at levels favourable to workers and job seekers. In addition, according to a survey by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students graduating in spring 2020 remained high at 93.8% as of 1 October 2019, indicating an unprecedented seller’s market for new graduates.」
The company reports an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.57x, an unemployment rate of 2.2% and a job-offer acceptance rate of 93.8% among new graduates, explaining that favourable market conditions for workers, job seekers and new graduates have continued. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.57x in September 2019 (1.63x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.4% (2.3% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). These indicators have continued to remain at levels favourable to workers and job seekers. In addition, according to a survey by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students graduating in spring 2020 remained high at 93.8% as of 1 October 2019, indicating an unprecedented seller’s market for new graduates.」
The company reports an active job openings-to-applicants ratio of 1.57x, an unemployment rate of 2.4% and a job-offer acceptance rate of 93.8% among new graduates, explaining that favourable market conditions for workers, job seekers and new graduates have continued at high levels. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, according to a survey by 株式会社リクルートキャリア, the job-offer acceptance rate among students graduating in spring 2020 was 70.3% as of 1 June 2019, exceeding the previous year’s record high for the same period. This indicates an unprecedented seller’s market for new graduates.」
In addition to the active job openings-to-applicants ratio and unemployment rate remaining at levels favourable to workers and job seekers, the job-offer acceptance rate among new graduates rose to 70.3%, exceeding the previous year’s level for the same period. - FY2020-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In the recruitment and career-support industry, which is our business domain, the active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.63x in March 2019 (1.59x in the same month of the previous year; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey), while the unemployment rate was 2.5% (2.5% in the same month of the previous year; Statistics Bureau of Japan survey). These indicators have continued to remain at levels favourable to workers and job seekers.」
The company describes the active job openings-to-applicants ratio and unemployment rate and explains that the business environment is favourable to workers and job seekers.