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Insights from No Company's Event on Recruitment Strategies

On July 30, 2026, No Company, headquartered in Tokyo, will host an informative session targeting HR professionals, featuring guest speaker Keishi Yamamoto, Head of the Human Resources Division at Simplex Holdings. The focus of the event will be on enhancing selection connection rates through the use of tailored recruitment pitches, known as "Role-Specific Recruiting Decks."

In today's competitive landscape, recruitment strategies have become increasingly complex. With advancements in AI and diversified business models, the traits sought in candidates vary significantly across different roles. Traditional recruitment techniques no longer suffice in effectively conveying a company's appeal to potential applicants.

The consulting and IT sectors, in particular, exemplify this trend, as employers strive to communicate their unique value propositions and company culture aligned with the specific attributes of each role. Yamamoto will share real-world insights and best practices on structuring the value of the workplace to resonate with candidates.

Event Highlights

The session will delve into critical challenges that many companies are currently facing:

1. Selection Connection Issues: Attracting a pool of candidates is just the beginning; retaining their interest throughout the selection process remains a major hurdle.

2. Attraction Challenges: Even after extending job offers, conveying a company’s unique advantages and work environment effectively is crucial for competitive positioning.

During the event, attendees will explore how to overcome these obstacles within the context of the consulting and IT industries. The discussion will include ways to structure and communicate the core values and working environment effectively to enhance connections with candidates.

Panel Discussion Themes

• - Adapting to the Evolving Recruitment Market: As the landscape shifts due to AI and business diversification, the values and career aspirations required for each role have changed considerably. Participants will analyze case studies from the consulting industry to identify common challenges of selection connectivity and attraction.
• - Utilizing Role-Specific Recruiting Decks: Understand how to articulate candidates’ insights and real workplace values to create compelling content, which can be consistently leveraged across numerous platforms, including interviews and collaborations with recruitment agencies.
• - Shift from Individual Skill to Content Utilization in Recruitment: With longer candidate decision-making processes, relying solely on interviewers’ skills is becoming outdated. The event will suggest practical approaches to foster empathy through content, ultimately improving connection and acceptance rates.

Who Should Attend?

The event is designed for HR professionals and hiring managers, especially those facing challenges concerning candidate dropout rates in specialized fields like consulting and engineering. It will also benefit those seeking guidance on creating targeted recruitment materials, or looking to strengthen organizational alignment around core values.

About The New School

This event is part of The New School initiative, a project by No Company that encourages professionals to redefine career pathways and organizational futures through collective learning and experiences. The vision is to transform traditional hiring practices by promoting a mindset that embraces change and challenges outdated customs.

Guest Speaker

Keishi Yamamoto, Group Head of the Human Resources Division, Simplex Holdings. Yamamoto has an extensive background in recruitment, having transitioned to the HR sector in 2014 and currently overseeing mid-career hiring for engineers and project managers. His upcoming book in June 2025 will tackle shifting paradigms in recruitment methodologies.

Event Details

• - Date: July 30, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00 (Registration opens at 18:30)
• - Location: Graded Park, Shimbashi, Tokyo.
• - Admission: Free, with an opportunity for networking post-event (Business cards required).
• - Registration: Sign up here

For more information, visit No Company Official Site.