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Enhance Your Recruitment and Retention Skills

The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), led by Chairman Ken Kobayashi, has announced an important initiative to tackle the pressing issue of labor shortages in Japan. In collaboration with Kiraboshi Bank, TCCI will conduct a series of five practical seminars titled the 'Recruitment and Retention Skills Up Seminar for HR Professionals' targeting HR managers from small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These seminars will offer targeted training to improve both recruitment strategies and employee retention practices, supporting HR professionals in becoming more effective in their roles.

Seminar Overview

The seminars are scheduled to take place from July 2026 to February 2027, and are completely free for participants. Here are the key details:

• - Duration: July 2026 - February 2027 (Five sessions)
• - Organizer: Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• - Co-organizer: Kiraboshi Bank
• - Target Audience: 50 HR managers from SMEs (Open to those not affiliated with the TCCI)
• - Location: TCCI and Kiraboshi Bank Headquarters
• - Admission Fee: Free

Each session will focus on different aspects of the recruitment and retention process, and will feature notable speakers from the industry.

Session Breakdown

1. First Session
- Date: July 16, 2026 (Thursday, 15:00 - 18:00)
- Location: Tokyo Chamber of Commerce
- Keynote Address: 'Future Recruitment Strategies for SMEs in the Changing Labor Market'
- Speaker: Kuniko Usagawa, Senior Researcher at Indeed Recruitment Partners Research Center
- Seminar: 'How to Build a Unique Recruitment Strategy to Compete with Major Corporations'
- Speaker: Takeshi Ishizuka, CEO of Job Best

2. Second Session
- Date: August 20, 2026 (Thursday, 15:00 - 17:30)
- Location: Kiraboshi Bank Headquarters
- Seminar: 'Creating Attractive Job Listings and Selecting Media to Increase Applications'
- Speaker: Ueto Takeuchi, Vice President of Management Support

3. Third Session
- Date: November 18, 2026 (Wednesday, 14:00 - 16:30)
- Location: Tokyo Chamber of Commerce
- Seminar: 'Preventing Mismatches After Hiring: How to Identify the Right Candidates'
- Speaker: Toshiaki Isayama, President of Achieve HR Development

4. Fourth Session
- Date: January 22, 2027 (Friday, 15:00 - 17:30)
- Location: Tokyo Chamber of Commerce
- Seminar: 'Strategies for Onboarding and Improving Workplace Environment for Employee Retention'
- Speaker: Kiminori Hirose, Representative of Human Dynamics Consulting

5. Fifth Session
- Date: February 19, 2027 (Friday, 15:00 - 17:30) - Networking event follows
- Location: Tokyo Chamber of Commerce
- Seminar: 'Developing a Training System and Career Support for Talent Retention'
- Speaker: Yumiko Harada, CEO of Six Stars Consulting
- Summary: Kuniko Usagawa, Senior Researcher at Indeed

Benefits of Participation

By attending these seminars, HR professionals will gain valuable skills across five key themes, enhancing their practical abilities related to recruitment and employee retention. Each session will include hands-on work to help participants address their unique challenges. Additionally, there will be opportunities for networking during the first and fifth sessions, allowing attendees to build connections with fellow HR professionals.

Common Challenges Addressed

This program is tailored for HR professionals facing challenges such as:

• - Insufficient applications despite job postings
• - Inability to meet ideal job candidate requirements
• - High turnover rates due to mismatches post-hire
• - Need for a structured employee development system

Registration

For detailed information and to register for each session, participants can apply through the TCCI My Page as each session approaches.

As Japan continues to grapple with an acute labor shortage, initiatives like this seminar series are vital in equipping companies with the necessary skills and tools to navigate these challenges effectively.