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Exploring Itoki's HR Transformation Strategies

In recent years, Japan has faced significant challenges regarding labor shortages and workforce dynamics, making organizational strength a critical focal point for companies. One important strategy that has emerged is enhancing employee engagement, as organizations seek to invigorate their work environments and reduce turnover rates. As a response, many companies are now prioritizing employee engagement improvement as part of their long-term management plans.

However, a study conducted by ALL DIFFERENT Corporation revealed that more than half of enterprises have yet to implement effective strategies to boost engagement. This paradox highlights a pressing need for businesses to adopt practical engagement frameworks. To address these concerns, the upcoming special seminar will feature Yoshihito Yamamura, Senior Managing Executive Officer and HR Director at Itoki Corporation. His session titled "Transforming HR Practices with Executives: Enhancing Engagement and Office Utilization" promises to provide valuable insights for organizations aiming to improve engagement metrics and tackle critical management challenges.

The Shift at Itoki

Founded in 1890, Itoki Corporation has long been a front-runner in workplace solutions and public equipment sectors. In a compelling shift in 2022, the company appointed its first external CEO, initiating a substantial transformation of its management and HR practices. Central to this transformation has been the drive to enhance employee engagement, a move that has resulted in remarkable improvements in engagement scores—hitting a record high of 82.5% in the 'pride in the company' metric by 2024.

As engagement levels rose, so too did Itoki's financial performance, with previously sluggish revenue and operating profits showing significant growth. This raises the question: what specific strategies did Itoki implement to facilitate this transformation? During the seminar, Yamamura will delve into the principles that guided these HR reforms, emphasizing the importance of nurturing individual initiative and creativity among employees.

Seminar Details

The 15th HR x LEARNING Special Seminar is set for June 26, 2025, conducted online, starting at 12:00 PM. This seminar caters to business executives, HR leaders, and training personnel looking for actionable insights into organizational development and talent management.

Itoki's journey to catalyze employee engagement is not merely about metrics; it is a reflection of the company’s commitment to encouraging creativity and innovative thinking among its workforce. As part of the seminar, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the practical steps Itoki undertook, the challenges faced, and the vision for utilizing office space effectively to support this cultural shift.

Invitation to Industry Leaders

By participating in this seminar, other organizations can learn from Itoki’s success and explore how similar engagement strategies can be adapted to their own unique contexts. This exchange of ideas will surely provide a fertile ground for future innovations in workforce management.

As an added benefit, there will be an opportunity for media representatives to engage directly with Yamamura during a Q&A session immediately following the seminar. This allows for a deeper insight into Itoki’s approaches and the broader implications for the industry.

For more information and to register, please visit the seminar's registration page.

About Itoki and ALL DIFFERENT!

Itoki Corporation continues to lead with innovative HR practices while ALL DIFFERENT Corporation plays a pivotal role in supporting organizational development across various industries. The combination of these efforts aims to equip leaders with the essential tools necessary for navigating today’s volatile labor market.

This seminar is an opportunity for growth, learning, and networking, connecting participants to key insights that can influence their HR practices moving forward. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative dialogue in employee engagement!