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Improving Workforce Experience: Upcoming Free Webinar

In an effort to transform the working experience in the food and retail chains, Crossbit, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has teamed up with Kiraboshi Tech, located in Minato, Tokyo, to host a free online seminar titled “Enhancing Comfort in Payroll and Shift Management”. Set to take place on September 25, 2025, from 15:00 to 16:00, this webinar focuses on optimizing shift management and payroll flexibility to attract and retain staff.

The Challenge of Labor Shortage

According to a survey conducted by Teikoku Databank in April 2025, approximately 51.4% of companies reported a shortage of full-time employees, with the figure for non-regular staff reaching 30.0%. Furthermore, in the service industry, a staggering 64.7% of businesses acknowledged experiencing labor shortages. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reported that turnover rates in the accommodation and food service sectors have surged to 18.2% and 19.3% in other service classifications, surpassing the average turnover rate of 15.4% across all industries.

The continued labor shortages and high turnover rates have intensified the daily operational burdens and stress levels for employees, leading to increased dissatisfaction. A study by Crossbit observed that 47.7% of companies still rely on a combination of paper and Excel for shift management, with over 70% using outdated methods for shift creation and adjustments. These practices often result in complexities, delays in adjustments, and a lack of streamlined operations.

Strategies for Building Sustainable Workplaces

In response to these issues, there is a growing demand for creating workplaces where staff can be recruited and retained effectively. Improving operational efficiency is paramount, but it's equally important to create an environment where employees feel comfortable and motivated to stay long-term. In particular, the concepts of “understanding shift management” and “payroll flexibility” are gaining significant traction as pivotal elements in the creation of an attractive workplace for employees. This upcoming seminar will introduce innovative strategies for store management that intertwine payroll freedom and efficient shift management, supported by real-world implementation cases and specific challenges related to the operational environment.

Webinar Details

Title: Enhancing Comfort in Payroll and Shift Management
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 (UTC)
Format: Online
Cost: Free (Pre-registration required)
Capacity: Up to 20 participants

Tentative Program:

• - The Era of Selected Paydays
• - Strategies for Balancing Turnover Prevention and Labor Cost Optimization
• - Q&A Session

Meet the Speakers

Yuki Kasai, Manager, Sales Department at Kiraboshi Tech

Having started in the banking sector, Yuki Kasai joined Kiraboshi Tech in 2022. He has since been focusing on sales, particularly emphasizing the proposal of previous pay and welfare services.

Itsuki Imada, Partner Sales at Crossbit

With a background in sales for SaaS targeted at the food industry, Itsuki Imada has been involved in B2B sales within the SaaS sector since 2024, focusing on collaborative initiatives and sales activities at Crossbit.

Ideal for Community Managers and Owners

This seminar is especially recommended for store managers and owners who are facing recruitment challenges and wish to create a more comfortable working environment. Those looking to alleviate the burdens on their staff and managers while efficiently optimizing labor costs should consider joining this session.

To register for the seminar, please visit here.

About Crossbit and Our Services

As Japan faces a decrease in the working population, there is a notable trend toward non-regular employment and on-demand work. The importance of resource allocation planning is growing, spurring a shift in focus toward reducing administrative labor and automating various calculations.

Through our cloud-based shift management system, Rakushifu, we are dedicated to enhancing efficiency in shift management, reducing administrative labor, and optimizing labor costs. In the future, we aim to incorporate AI technology to facilitate the optimal positioning of necessary labor in alignment with our service offerings.

Features of Rakushifu

• - Quickly and easily gather preferred shifts and share finalized shifts via LINE
• - Set limits for compliance with labor regulations, including alerts for violations
• - Customize according to industry requirements
• - Establish optimal staffing levels to adapt to situational needs, thereby optimizing labor costs and staffing

For more information, click here.

About Kiraboshi Tech and Crossbit

• - Kiraboshi Tech: Established in November 2017, located in Minato, Tokyo. Check their website.
• - Crossbit: Founded in April 2016, located in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Visit their website.