Labor shortages caused by Japan’s population decline and demographic shifts
First written in FY2018. 1 of 3 entries say "Dropped", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2020.
Press Kogyo moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020, 4 years before the typical company in this theme (2024).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 15 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「We recognize that securing and developing personnel with specialized skills and strong management capabilities over the long term is an extremely important issue.」
The previous assessment of the external environment as one of population decline and labor shortages has been reorganized as a risk disclosure identifying the securing and development of human resources themselves as an important issue, with skills transfer, recruitment, and training and education cited as countermeasures. - FY2019DroppedAnnual report
「Japan's economy faces a decline in the working-age population and issues with the social security system, making it difficult to forecast the future business environment and demand trends.」
The previous year's concern over labor shortages caused by Japan's future population decline and demographic changes has been incorporated into the medium-term plan's assessment of the business environment as a decline in Japan's working-age population. The previous wording has been updated. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「However, as we are concerned about the impact on the business environment of labor shortages resulting from Japan's future population decline and demographic changes, as well as trade issues between countries, we believe it is necessary to closely monitor developments going forward.」
The company newly identifies the possibility that Japan's future population decline and demographic changes will lead to labor shortages and affect the business environment.