Minami Aoyama Advisory Group Enhances Engagement Stock System with AI Philosophy Mapping

Minami Aoyama Advisory Group Enhances Engagement Stock with AI

Minami Aoyama Advisory Group Inc., based in Minato, Tokyo, is proud to announce a significant upgrade to its employee engagement system, the "Engagement Stock." The company has implemented a new feature called "AI Talent Mapping," which includes an innovative capability for analyzing the integration of corporate philosophy among employees. This addition is set to enhance how gratitude is expressed and recognized within the organization.

The Need for Clear Visibility in Corporate Values

It is common for companies to establish a set of corporate values and behavioral guidelines, but understanding how these principles translate into daily employee actions is a different challenge altogether. While internal training sessions and surveys can assess comprehension, the translation of these values into actions and the way these actions are recognized remains a blind spot for many organizations.

The added "Philosophy Integration Analysis" feature works by examining gratitude points awarded among employees to highlight how closely these align with corporate values. By categorizing and visualizing these points, businesses can gain insights into not only how often certain actions are performed but also which behaviors may need more recognition or support.

Features of the Philosophy Integration Analysis

1. Visualizing the Practice of Corporate Values
This feature allows organizations to visualize the distribution of gratitude points tied to specific corporate values, displaying this data in easy-to-read graphs. It enables companies to identify which principles are actively practiced in day-to-day operations and which may require more attention.

2. Company-Wide and Department-Specific Trends
With this feature, organizations can analyze gratitude point distribution not just at a corporate level, but also within individual departments or teams. Identifying these differences is crucial for developing targeted training, management strategies, and internal communication initiatives tailored to each department's unique challenges.

3. Utilizing Points for Recognition and Evaluation
Organizations can leverage the categories and achievements associated with awarded gratitude points to identify employees who embody corporate values. This approach helps recognize everyday contributions that are often overlooked, such as collaboration and initiative, thereby facilitating a more comprehensive evaluation process.

Strengthening Individual AI Talent Mapping

Alongside the philosophy integration feature, the individual-focused AI Talent Mapping capabilities have also been enhanced. This analysis provides detailed insights into each employee's behavioral tendencies across various categories, such as cooperation and initiative, presented in a visual format. By utilizing AI to analyze data over time, HR departments can offer personalized comments on employee strengths and characteristics.

These insights serve as valuable information for managers and staff during evaluation meetings, recruitment, and professional development processes. Each organization's implementation will be tailored according to its specific regulations and requirements.

Expected Applications of the New Features

- Regular assessment of the integration of corporate values into daily actions
- Recognition of employees based on demonstrated values and principles
- Analysis of departmental cultures and behavior trends
- Identification of common behaviors among high performers
- Utilization of insights for constructive dialogue during evaluations and 1-on-1 meetings
- Support for professional development based on individual strengths
- Monitoring changes in behavior before and after the implementation of initiatives

Comments from President Minoru Sengoku

“Establishing corporate values is only part of the equation; they need to be effectively implemented at the organizational level. Understanding the actions employees take daily and how these behaviors are recognized by their peers is critical,” stated Minoru Sengoku, President of Minami Aoyama Advisory Group. “With these new features, we will be able to better leverage gratitude points for integration of our philosophy and for nurturing our talent.”

About AI Talent Mapping

AI Talent Mapping is a feature that utilizes the data accumulated through gratitude points and recognition to illustrate both individual and organizational behavioral trends. By evaluating daily recognition, it offers insights into strengths, behavioral traits, and the degree to which corporate values are practiced within the organization.

About Engagement Stock

The Engagement Stock is a point-based reward system designed by companies to visualize and incentivize desired behaviors among employees. Points can be accumulated based on various organizational goals, including sales performance, collaborative behaviors, and health initiatives, and may be exchanged for rewards such as cash or digital payment options.

Minami Aoyama Advisory Group Inc.

The company provides comprehensive support ranging from recognition systems to AI analytics and reward system design, tailored to meet the unique challenges of each organization. Founded in March 2013 and headquartered in Ark Mori Building, Akasaka, the firm specializes in accounting, tax support, IPO and M&A assistance, and consulting for succession planning.