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Transformative HR Insights at the Ideal Manager EXPO

On June 18, 2026, the Ideal Manager EXPO will take place at Tokyo Big Sight, showcasing a pivotal dialogue on the theme of HR Culture Transformation. The discussion will feature a prominent panel including Sōsuke Sasaki, Executive Director of DYM, and Ryūichirō Kishii, Director of People & Culture at Mercari, led by moderator Hidetaka Nishimura, co-representative of One HR.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: Ideal Manager EXPO at General Affairs, HR, and Accounting Week
• - Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East and South Exhibition Halls
• - Date & Time: June 18, 2026, from 15:15 to 16:00
• - Discussion Theme: “Organizational Transformation Driven by AI and the Redefinition of Recruitment Roles” (Session Number: HR-S4)
• - Target Audience: HR professionals, business planning and DX promotion personnel
• - Featured Speakers:

- Hidetaka Nishimura (Co-Founder, One HR)
- Ryūichirō Kishii (Director of People & Culture, Mercari)
- Sōsuke Sasaki (Executive Director, DYM)

Key Discussion Points

As businesses advance in their incorporation of AI, the landscape of HR practices and organizational design is rapidly evolving. This discussion aims to delve into the following groundbreaking subjects:

1. AI-First Organizational Design Insights from Mercari

With the announcement on June 1 by Mercari about the dual role of CHRO and CAIO, the panel will examine how the integration of AI is enabling the company to address 80% of HR tasks through artificial intelligence. The session aims to uncover Mercari’s practical experiences and the implications of this progressive approach.

2. Defining Roles in the Age of AI

As AI replaces many conventional HR tasks, the conversation will highlight the significance of emotional labor—the human aspects of recruiting that cannot be easily replicated by machines. This part of the dialogue will address the importance of accurately identifying cultural fit and managing candidates in ways that require human insight and empathy.

3. Supporting a New Recruitment Standard with HR Max Philosophy

The discussion will explore the concept of HR Max, as well as the necessity of selecting AI that goes beyond simple cost-cutting. It will emphasize the seamless integration of data and human emotion in recruitment, offering insights into building an effective and responsible hiring process for the future.

About DYM and DYM HumanReality

DYM Overview

• - Company Name: DYM, Inc.
• - CEO: Yuki Mizutani
• - Established: August 2003
• - Capital: 500 million yen
• - Sales: 25.8 billion yen (FY21), 32.46 billion yen (FY22)
• - Location: East Tower, Gate City Osaki, 1-11-2 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
• - Employees: Approximately 2,744 (as of April 1, 2025)
• - Business Areas: Web, HR, HR Technology, M&A, International Healthcare, Sports, Food Services, Medical Solutions, etc.
• - Website: DYM Official Site

DYM HumanReality Overview

• - Company Name: DYM HumanReality, Inc.
• - CEO: Sōsuke Sasaki
• - Established: September 2025
• - Location: East Tower, Gate City Osaki, 1-11-2 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
• - Business Activities: AI interview platform services.

In summary, attendees can look forward to a compelling exploration of how AI is reshaping HR practices and the vital human elements that remain essential in recruitment, during this much-anticipated session at the Ideal Manager EXPO.