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Introduction

Humanage, a company specializing in employment services that support not only recruitment but also employee retention and development, has embarked on an exciting journey with its latest initiative. The firm, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, recently announced a partnership with Exoad, a key player in recruitment support utilizing a database of approximately 24,000 recruitment agencies. This collaboration aims to enhance the 'talent pool formation' aspects of corporate recruitment, a much-needed service in today’s job market.

Current Market Climate

As of January 2026, 52.3% of companies are experiencing a shortage of full-time employees, largely due to an aging workforce and retirements. This trend indicates that the talent market continues to remain a seller's market, where job seekers have the upper hand. Humanage recognizes the difficulties hiring managers face in balancing the quantity and quality of applicants while managing relationships with recruitment agencies. These challenges include the inability to attract enough candidates and finding suitable talent.

Need for Innovative Solutions

Many organizations are turning to recruitment agencies to alleviate these challenges, yet hiring managers still struggle with issues such as mounting workloads associated with selecting and managing these partners. The current market conditions necessitate interaction with multiple recruitment agencies, complicating the process with the need to establish new contracts, provide job descriptions, and ensure effective recommendations.

Launch of the i-Web Career Hiring Model

In response to these challenges, Humanage aims to revolutionize recruitment support by launching the i-Web Career Hiring Model in July 2025. Within a few months of its launch, over 300 companies adopted this model, signaling a successful transition to digital transformation in recruitment. Many client companies articulated their frustrations around traditional recruitment methods, leading Humanage to collaborate with Exoad, which has specialized expertise in talent pool formation.

The Collaborative Efforts of Humanage and Exoad

Exoad specializes in outsourcing services for talent pool formation, and their partnership with Humanage signifies a dual approach to recruitment that combines a robust management system with talent sourcing capabilities. This unique collaboration marks the introduction of a collective platform that not only manages job recruitment processes but also facilitates talent pool formation and agent management.

New Service: Agent Partnership

The 'Agent Partnership' service, launching on April 15, 2026, uses Exoad’s vast database of approximately 24,000 recruitment agencies. This service will primarily enhance human resource needs in career hiring by ensuring that the right recruitment agencies are chosen and effectively managed.

Key Features:

1. Customized Agency Selection: Companies can access tailored recommendations from a comprehensive database that includes not only major agencies but also those specializing in specific industries and regions to meet unique hiring needs.
2. Proactive Engagement: Unlike traditional methods where agencies merely await job postings, Humanage's dedicated project managers will actively engage agencies through tailored webinars and follow-up communications, enhancing the likelihood of obtaining qualified applicants.
3. Centralized Management: With Exoad managing contracts and billing processes, this arrangement streamlines administrative tasks for hiring managers, allowing them to focus on candidate interactions post-recommendation.
4. Unified Candidate Information: All candidate information will be consolidated within the i-Web system, ensuring seamless transitions from recommendations to application management, thus optimizing the overall recruitment process.

Looking Ahead

Moving forward, Humanage is committed to addressing challenges associated with recruitment management through innovative solutions integrated with their flagship i-Web system. By forging partnerships with experts like Exoad, Humanage anticipates contributing significantly to improved hiring outcomes for businesses across various sectors.

About Humanage

Established in 1988 and officially incorporated in 2004, Humanage has emerged as a leader in recruitment solutions in Japan. Their flagship i-Web Management System has been recognized for its effectiveness, boasting an impressive adoption rate among leading enterprise clients.

For more details on Humanage and the i-Web Career Hiring Model, please visit their official website.