Recruiting and Developing Specialized Talent
First written in FY2016. 10 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-12.
- 2026-08-12AdvancedEarnings
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 14.7% year on year to ¥4,496 million, as fixed costs such as personnel expenses and rent increased because of higher salary levels, expanded staffing and additional office space, while various expenses also increased as the business expanded.」
Higher salary levels and expanded staffing continued to be identified as factors driving the increase in fixed costs. - FY2026-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「At the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, the number of employees of the Group, comprising the company and its consolidated subsidiaries, had decreased by 65 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 155. This was mainly due to a decrease in personnel in the entertainment services business following the exclusion of Moomin Monogatari Co., Ltd. from the scope of consolidation, among other factors.」
The number of consolidated employees decreased by 65 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 155 due to the exclusion of Moomin Monogatari from consolidation and other factors. The company explained that the workforce decline was mainly due to changes in the scope of consolidation. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「From April 2025, the company raised the salaries of regular employees, including employees seconded from the company to its investment banking subsidiary, by an average of approximately 30%. It also raised the monthly starting salary for new graduates from ¥265,000 to ¥350,000, with both amounts including 30 hours of fixed overtime pay.」
To address competition for talent, the company raised regular employee salaries by approximately 30% on average from April 2025 and increased the starting salary for new graduates from ¥265,000 to ¥350,000. The number of consolidated employees also increased by 52 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 220. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Amid intensifying competition to acquire talent as labour mobility increases in the financial industry, the Group regards the shortage of human resources as its greatest challenge in expanding its businesses and will pursue bold and powerful measures to recruit, develop and retain outstanding personnel.」
The Group identified the shortage of human resources as its greatest challenge and strengthened its human resources strategy, explicitly addressing recruitment, development and retention. The number of consolidated employees also increased from 153 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 168, and initiatives such as employee self-development support and performance management systems are being advanced. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group's most important sustainability issue is the expansion of human capital. By maximising its value through the recruitment of talented personnel, improving employees' capabilities and skills, and improving their approach to work, among other measures, the Group will contribute to resolving a range of social issues, achieving a sustainable society and sustaining the Group's growth.」
The longstanding issue of recruiting and developing specialist personnel was repositioned as the most important sustainability issue. The company also disclosed specific measures and indicators, including a review of its personnel evaluation and compensation systems, training, the development of a comfortable working environment and a 50.0% female management ratio. - FY2023-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended December 31, the number of employees of the consolidated companies decreased by 23 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 153 at the end of the period. This was mainly because the number of employees in the entertainment services business decreased by 31 following the exclusion of RBJ from the scope of consolidation.」
Following RBJ's exclusion from consolidation, the number of consolidated employees decreased by 23 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 153, while the entertainment services business saw a decrease of 31 employees. - FY2023-Q2Workforce reductions continue following exclusion from consolidationAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended September 30, the number of employees of the consolidated companies decreased by 26 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 150 at the end of the period. This was mainly because the number of employees in the entertainment services business decreased by 29 following the exclusion of Rights and Brands Co., Ltd. from the scope of consolidation.」
The number of consolidated employees decreased by 26 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 150. The main reason was a decrease of 29 employees in the entertainment services business following the exclusion of Rights and Brands from consolidation, and the workforce decline has continued. - FY2023-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「During the three-month period ended June 30, the number of employees of the consolidated companies decreased by 25 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 151 at the end of the period. This was mainly because the number of employees in the entertainment services business decreased by 30 following the exclusion of Rights and Brands Co., Ltd. from the scope of consolidation.」
The number of consolidated employees decreased by 25 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 151. The main reason was a decrease of 30 employees in the entertainment services business following the exclusion of Rights and Brands from consolidation, marking a shift from the workforce expansion associated with the previous fiscal year's business growth to a decline resulting from changes in the Group's composition. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of employees increased by 27 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The main reason was the expansion of the workforce to support business growth.」
The number of consolidated employees increased by 27 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 176 as the workforce was expanded to support business growth. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「As the scale of its businesses expands, the Group plans to recruit talented personnel, enhance various training programmes, implement and expand measures to improve motivation and develop employees, and continue improving the working environment to retain human resources.」
The Group continues to pursue the recruitment, training and retention of personnel needed for investment banking, public consulting, Metsä operations and the licensing business. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「In the investment banking business, the number of employees decreased by 12 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year due to workforce reductions and other factors.」
The number of consolidated employees decreased by 11 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 156, while the annual average number of temporary employees decreased from 262 to 224. The investment banking business is operating under a structure involving workforce reductions. - FY2020-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended December 31, the number of employees of the consolidated companies decreased by 17 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 150 at the end of the period. This was mainly due to a decrease of 12 employees in the investment banking business resulting from workforce reductions and other factors.」
The number of consolidated employees decreased by 17 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 150 due to workforce reductions, while the investment banking business saw a decrease of 12 employees. The company is shifting from hiring and expanding its workforce to a structure involving workforce reductions. - FY2020-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended September 30, the number of employees of the consolidated companies decreased by 25 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 142 at the end of the period. This was mainly due to a decrease of 14 employees in the investment banking business resulting from workforce reductions and other factors.」
The number of consolidated employees decreased by 25 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 142 due to workforce reductions and other factors, while the investment banking business saw a decrease of 14 employees. The company has shifted from hiring and expanding its workforce to a structure involving workforce reductions. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the entertainment services business, the number of employees increased by 26 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, and the average number of temporary employees increased by 219, due mainly to new hiring associated with Moomin Monogatari Co., Ltd.'s opening of Metsä and the inclusion of Rights and Brands Co., Ltd. in the scope of consolidation.」
In response to the opening of Metsä and the consolidation of the licensing company, the number of consolidated employees reached 167 and the annual average number of temporary employees reached 262, expanding the operating workforce. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended December 31, the number of employees of the consolidated companies increased by 36 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 192 at the end of the period, and the average number of temporary employees increased by 162 from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 209. This was mainly because, in connection with the opening of Metsä Village and Moominvalley Park, the number of employees in the entertainment services business increased by 28 to 68 and the average number of temporary employees increased by 164 to 193.」
In preparation for the opening of both Metsä facilities, the number of consolidated employees increased by 36 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 192, while the average number of temporary employees increased by 162 to 209. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended September 30, the number of employees of the consolidated companies increased by 27 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 183 at the end of the period, and the average number of temporary employees increased by 118 from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 165. This was mainly because, in connection with the opening of Metsä Village and Moominvalley Park, the number of employees in the entertainment services business increased by 22 to 62 and the average number of temporary employees increased by 120 to 149.」
In preparation for the opening of both Metsä facilities, the number of consolidated employees increased by 27 to 183, while the average number of temporary employees increased by 118 to 165. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three-month period ended June 30, the number of employees of the consolidated companies increased by 10 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 166 at the end of the period. The average number of temporary employees increased by 59 from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 106. This was mainly because, in preparation for the opening of Metsä Village and Moominvalley Park during the three-month period ended June 30, the number of employees in the entertainment services business increased by 9 to 49 and the average number of temporary employees increased by 61 to 90.」
In response to the operation of Metsä Village and preparations for the opening of Moominvalley Park, the number of consolidated employees increased by 10 to 166, while the average number of temporary employees increased by 59 to 106. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended December 31, the number of employees of the consolidated companies increased by 11 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 154 at the end of the period. This was mainly due to an increase of 31 employees in the entertainment services business, resulting from the conversion of fixed-term employees to indefinite-term employment at Moomin Monogatari Co., Ltd. and new hiring during the three-month period ended December 31.」
The number of consolidated employees increased by 11 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 154. At Moomin Monogatari, the number increased by 31 due to the conversion from fixed-term to indefinite-term employment and new hiring. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Recruitment and development of human resources. Strengthening and maintaining internal control and compliance systems, improving the communications environment and rebuilding infrastructure in connection with the head office relocation, among other measures.」
Recruitment and development of human resources remain key issues, and the company reported 143 employees. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Recruitment and development of human resources.」
Because the business requires a high level of expertise, securing, developing and managing human resources are key management priorities.