Delays in the Recruitment, Development, Retention and Securing of Human Resources
First written in FY2016. 4 of 14 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2025-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 27 of 103 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「The persistent personnel shortage in human resources, general affairs and related operations, including company housing administration, together with the diversification of working styles resulting from the spread of telework and other factors, has led to an increase in the number of companies considering the use of outsourcing services.」
The company recognizes that a persistent personnel shortage has become evident, making the personnel procurement risk more specific. - FY2024-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥16 million, down 44.8% year on year, partly due to higher costs resulting from filling vacancies among building managers and clerical staff through external temporary staffing services.」
Vacancies among building managers and clerical staff arose in the condominium management business and were addressed through external temporary staffing, resulting in higher costs. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, if the recruitment, development, retention and securing of suitable personnel do not progress as planned, if talented personnel leave the company, or if efforts to improve labor efficiency through technological innovation and other measures to address personnel shortages are delayed, this could affect the evolution and continuity of the business, as well as the group's operating results and financial position.」
The company continues to identify delays in recruiting, developing, retaining and securing personnel and in improving labor efficiency as risks to growth and business continuity. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding our group is characterized by a serious labor shortage, driven by the declining birthrate and aging population and the increasing diversification of working styles, while demand from companies for outsourcing remains high.」
The company continues to indicate that the labor shortage is becoming serious and that demand for outsourcing remains high as a result. - FY2023-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, operating profit was ¥116 million, up 178.1% year on year, due to lower personnel expenses resulting from vacancies and a decline in amortization of goodwill.」
The disclosure states that vacancies actually arose in the condominium management business, indicating that the personnel shortage risk materialized as an operational event. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The environment surrounding our group is characterized by a serious labor shortage, driven by the declining birthrate and aging population and the increasing diversification of working styles, while demand from companies for outsourcing remains high.」
The description of the labor shortage has changed from the previous recognition of a continuing shortage to an expression that it is becoming serious. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「We are working to improve employees' health and quality of life and increase their motivation at work by promoting health management and self-development initiatives. In terms of diversity, we are also broadening the range of personnel we can utilize, including older people, foreign nationals, employees working reduced hours, remote workers, women and people with disabilities.」
The company continues to recognize the risks associated with recruiting, developing, retaining and securing personnel, and is putting in place specific measures through health management, self-development, diversity, and improvements to the work environment and systems. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「We believe that personnel are the source of our competitiveness and that securing and developing talented employees are essential to future growth and success.」
The company continues to view the recruitment and development of personnel as prerequisites for growth, while maintaining its recognition of the risks associated with delays in recruiting, developing, retaining and securing personnel. - FY2019-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Revenue from renovation and refurbishment services as value-added services declined due to factors including lower order prices for minor repair work and reduced order capacity caused by staff shortages, although」
Staff shortages were reflected in actual business operations through lower order capacity and reduced revenue in the renovation and refurbishment services business. - FY2018-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「This was because the departure of mid-level employees, resulting from increased labor mobility in the industry, was offset by younger personnel, temporarily leaving the service structure unable to respond adequately.」
Labor mobility and the departure of mid-level employees actually occurred, and the service structure temporarily remained unable to respond adequately even after younger personnel were brought in. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The market for outsourced company housing administration services remains firm, against a backdrop of improving corporate earnings and a continuing labor shortage.」
The company continues to recognize the external environment as one in which labor shortages persist. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the comprehensive facilities management business, competition to switch management contracts remains intense, while the market continues to face a shortage of specialized personnel, particularly front-line managers.」
The previously identified risk of securing personnel was specified as a market shortage of specialized personnel, including front-line managers in the comprehensive facilities management business. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「However, if the recruitment, development, retention, and securing of suitable personnel do not progress as planned, if capable personnel leave the Group, or if the use of technological innovation to reduce labor requirements as a measure against personnel shortages is delayed, this could affect the Group's business performance and financial position.」
In addition to the existing risks relating to recruitment, development, retention, and employee departures, the Company has explicitly identified delays in technological innovation and labor-saving measures to address personnel shortages as risks. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If the recruitment, development, retention, and securing of suitable personnel do not progress as planned, or if capable personnel leave the Group, this could affect the Group's business performance and financial position.」
The Group identifies securing personnel in a society with a declining population as a risk that could constrain growth.