Developing the talent-solutions business into a second core business
First written in FY2022. 8 of 15 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-14.
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- 2026-08-14AdvancedEarnings presentation materials
「We rebuilt the management structure in the first half, and operations under the new structure have now taken hold and are recovering.」
For the Talent Solutions business, the rebuilding of the management structure and establishment of operations under the new structure were presented as progress. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although demand for IT talent continues to increase, the skills mix required is changing as generative AI becomes more widespread. Recruitment standards are becoming stricter for personnel responsible for coding and similar work, while demand for project managers (PMs) and specialists in advanced fields remains high. Revenue was ¥78,806 thousand, up 3.0% year on year, and the segment loss was ¥48,181 thousand, compared with a segment loss of ¥71,619 thousand in the same period of the previous year.」
Talent Solutions revenue increased 3.0% year on year and the segment loss narrowed from ¥71,619 thousand to ¥48,181 thousand. The business remained loss-making. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the second half, the number of placements increased steadily as the staffing structure was put in place, but we were unable to fully make up for the delay at the beginning of the fiscal year.」
After employee departures in the first half of 2025, the staffing structure improved and placements began to recover in the second half. However, full-year revenue was ¥169,072 thousand, down 24.5% year on year, and the segment loss widened to ¥109,546 thousand, leaving challenges in developing a second core business. - 2026-03-05WorsenedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「The number of placement decisions increased steadily in the second half as our staffing structure was put in place, but we were unable to fully make up for the delay at the beginning of the fiscal year. As a result, revenue was ¥169,072 thousand, down 24.5% year on year, and the segment loss was ¥109,546 thousand, compared with a segment loss of ¥70,443 thousand in the previous fiscal year.」
Although the number of placement decisions was said to be recovering in the second half, full-year revenue declined and the segment loss widened. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Although companies remained active in recruiting IT and digital talent amid the recent shortage, employees left the company and, despite recruiting new employees, the number of placements did not recover. Revenue was ¥76,518 thousand, down 36.0% year on year, and the segment loss was ¥71,619 thousand, compared with a segment loss of ¥27,958 thousand in the same period of the previous year.」
Employees left Talent Solutions and, although recruitment continued, the number of placements did not recover. Revenue declined and the segment loss widened, representing a setback in progress toward a second core business. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Against a backdrop of the recent shortage of IT talent, companies are actively recruiting IT and digital talent. However, we currently view this business as being in an initial investment period, and revenue was ¥223,847 thousand, up 65.2% year on year, with a segment loss of ¥70,443 thousand, compared with a segment loss of ¥162,773 thousand in the same period of the previous year.」
Talent Solutions revenue increased 65.2% year on year and the segment loss narrowed from ¥162,773 thousand to ¥70,443 thousand. The business remains loss-making during the initial investment period. - FY2024-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against the backdrop of the ongoing shortage of IT talent, companies are actively recruiting IT and digital talent. In addition, business expansion accelerated at our company as a result of establishing systems for recruiting and developing employees. Consequently, revenue was ¥119,490 thousand, up 135.4% year on year, while segment loss was ¥27,958 thousand, compared with a segment loss of ¥92,029 thousand in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue in the talent-solutions business increased 135.4% year on year, while segment loss narrowed from ¥92,029 thousand to ¥27,958 thousand. The figures indicate progress toward making the business a second core business, although it remained loss-making. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against the backdrop of the ongoing shortage of IT talent, companies are actively recruiting IT and digital talent. In addition, business expansion accelerated at our company as a result of establishing systems for recruiting and developing employees. Consequently, revenue was ¥63,841 thousand, up 250.4% year on year, while segment loss was ¥4,697 thousand, compared with a segment loss of ¥50,580 thousand in the same period of the previous year.」
After establishing systems for recruiting and developing employees, revenue in the talent-solutions business increased 250.4% year on year and segment loss narrowed from ¥50,580 thousand to ¥4,697 thousand. The business nevertheless remained loss-making. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「We aim to make it the Group’s second core business after its main business, the “language-solutions business,” and believe that it must grow into a highly profitable business after the initial investment period in order to expand the Group’s overall business scale.」
The goal of developing the talent-solutions business into a second earnings base remains unchanged. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against the backdrop of the ongoing shortage of IT talent, companies are actively recruiting IT and digital talent. However, we currently regard this business as being in an initial investment period, and revenue was ¥93,448 thousand while segment loss was ¥129,925 thousand, compared with a segment loss of ¥77,556 thousand in the same period of the previous year.」
The talent-solutions business continues to be positioned as being in an initial investment period. Revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥93,448 thousand and segment loss was ¥129,925 thousand. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against the backdrop of the ongoing shortage of IT talent, companies are actively recruiting IT and digital talent. However, we currently regard this business as being in an initial investment period, and revenue was ¥50,766 thousand while segment loss was ¥92,029 thousand.」
The talent-solutions business continues to be positioned as being in an initial investment period. Revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥50,766 thousand and segment loss was ¥92,029 thousand, compared with first-quarter revenue of ¥18,220 thousand and segment loss of ¥50,580 thousand. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against the backdrop of the ongoing shortage of IT talent, companies are actively recruiting IT and digital talent. However, we currently regard this business as being in an initial investment period, and revenue was ¥18,220 thousand while segment loss was ¥50,580 thousand.」
The explanation that the talent-solutions business remains in an initial investment period has continued. First-quarter revenue was ¥18,220 thousand and segment loss was ¥50,580 thousand. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「We aim to make it the Group’s second core business after its main business, the “language-solutions business,” and believe it must grow into a highly profitable business after the initial investment period in order to expand the Group’s overall business scale.」
The company aims to develop a second business pillar and diversify its earnings sources following the initial investment period.