Prolonged Labor Shortages and Regional Economic Pressure from the 2024 Problem
First written in FY2024-Q2. 2 of 4 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
CCI Group moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「The lack of a clear solution to the structural labor shortage」
The description of the labor shortage has changed from its previous characterization as a problem that would persist and worsen to the recognition that it is structural and that no clear solution is in sight. The local area also regards the labor shortage resulting from the accelerating population decline as a medium- to long-term challenge. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「The labor shortage is becoming increasingly serious, and addressing the urgent need to secure workers to support economic growth has become a priority.」
The description of the labor shortage has changed from the previous reference to it as a factor weighing on the recovery of the local economy to the recognition that it is becoming increasingly serious and that securing workers is an urgent priority. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition to rising prices for essential goods and the prolonged labor shortage, the so-called “2024 problem” may weigh on the recovery of the local economy.」
The rising prices of essential goods, the prolonged labor shortage, and the 2024 problem have been reaffirmed as factors that may weigh on the recovery of the local economy. - FY2024-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, rising prices for daily necessities, prolonged labour shortages and efforts to address the so-called 2024 problem may weigh on the recovery of the local economy.」
Rising prices for daily necessities, prolonged labour shortages and efforts to address the 2024 problem have been cited for the first time as factors that could weigh on the recovery of the local economy.