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Preventing Early Attrition of Foreign Workers

A new solution, PandaTest, is paving the way for Japanese small to mid-sized enterprises to effectively assess foreign workers through online aptitude tests available in multiple languages. The initiative aims to provide insights into candidates' adaptability, stress endurance, teamwork, and attitudes toward instructions, thus minimizing mismatches and early departures after employment.

What is PandaTest?

PandaTest is an online assessment tool designed to objectively evaluate the soft skills and potential of foreign job applicants. Traditionally, aptitude tests have been the norm for hiring Japanese personnel, but now, to address the growing demand for foreign talent, especially from countries with a rising number of job seekers, PandaTest serves as a valuable counterpart in this field. By analyzing data collected through the tests, companies can identify candidates who are genuinely compatible with their organizational culture and aspirations.

Key Features of PandaTest

1. Accessible Anytime, Anywhere: Candidates can take the test online via a uniquely generated URL tailored to them. No visits to test centers or physical paperwork are necessary; as long as there’s internet access, tests can be taken anywhere in the world using a PC, smartphone, or tablet.

2. Language Accessibility: The test can be administered in candidates’ native languages, including Vietnamese, Indonesian, Burmese, Chinese (both traditional and simplified), Korean, Thai, Lao, Malay, English, and Japanese. This multi-language support allows candidates to respond without the stress of language barriers while enabling Japanese staff to interpret results in their native tongue.

3. Tailored for Small to Mid-sized Enterprises: Unlike previous offerings that required bulk purchases of accounts, CoLiveO allows businesses to buy only the number of assessments they need, enabling efficient use of resources at all times. Moreover, optional result analysis support by experts can be provided upon request.

Background of the Service

CoLiveO’s founder, Hiroshi Kikutake, boasts extensive experience in recruiting and supporting foreign students, technical interns, and skilled workers. He has observed a troubling shift in the demographics of individuals coming to Japan for work; increasingly, the profiles now include a broader range of job seekers who may not possess the same determination and professionalism as in previous cohorts. This shift is causing concerns among employers, evident from feedback like: “There's a rise in students skipping classes who lack motivation”—a sentiment echoed by various educational and regulatory bodies.

Such drastic shifts in the workforce are met with outdated hiring practices relying on subjective assessments like “good intuition” during interviews. In a multicultural environment, hiring solely based on interview impressions risks creating unfortunate mismatches for both companies and potential employees.

With early departures of foreign talent and related problems escalating into a societal issue in Japan, Kikutake recognized the necessity for a system that provides objective metrics to discern unsuitable candidates early on.

Realizing that transparent and reliable recruitment metrics are pivotal for welcoming genuinely qualified individuals, Kikutake pursued the implementation of PandaTest. After initially offering this service exclusively to a limited clientele, partnerships with other operators have broadened its availability to various organizations, schools, and enterprises across Japan.

Our Commitment

Through PandaTest, CoLiveO is committed to reducing mismatches in the hiring of foreign labor, contributing to the development of a harmonious and inclusive society. The result is a more sustainable approach for everyone involved, ensuring that foreign workers are not only welcomed but also integrated effectively into their new environments.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: CoLiveO, Inc.
• - Headquarters: 2-19-13 Kego, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, Japan
• - CEO: Hiroshi Kikutake
• - Established: January 2026
• - Business Focus: Registration support for specific skills, consultancy for accepting foreign workers, living support for foreign talent, and aptitude testing services (PandaTest).
• - Website: CoLiveO

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For inquiries, please contact Hiroshi Kikutake at [email protected].