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Transforming Employee Retention: Insights from Ishikawa Tetsuya

In an era where employee retention poses significant challenges for businesses, the upcoming seminar hosted by Sampo on September 15, 2026, is set to illuminate one of the most remarkable transformations in corporate culture. Ishikawa Tetsuya, president of Shirakata Soken, will share his journey in turning a staggering 50% employee turnover rate into an impressive 2%, outlining every step of this dramatic change.

Event Details

The seminar titled "[Full Implementation Revealed] The Turnaround from 50% to 2% Turnover Rate: All Records of Transformative Changes in a Consulting Company" will take place at Sampo Bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Attendees will not only gain insights from Ishikawa’s successful strategies but also understand the reasoning behind initial failures and the lessons learned throughout the process.

The challenges of hiring and retaining talent are ever-present, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises. Ishikawa notes that many companies find themselves trapped in a cycle of hiring and training only for employees to leave soon after. He emphasizes that despite Shirakata Soken’s expertise in organizational management, it found itself struggling with a 50% turnover rate. However, through innovative initiatives like the "Promotion Conference" and the "CaT (Career Trial) System," the company has redefined its workplace culture, emerging as a model of what a 'no one leaves' organization looks like.

Highlights of the Seminar

Participants can expect to explore key milestones during the transformation journey:

• - Why did a consulting firm experience a 50% turnover rate?
• - A chronological presentation of all initiatives leading to a 2% turnover rate, including both successful and unsuccessful measures.
• - Core Essence of Retention and Turnover: Discover what truly impacts employee retention.
• - Actionable Strategies: Prioritization of actionable steps tailored to your company’s scale, preparing attendees to implement effective changes immediately.
• - Q&A Session: An opportunity for attendees to pose questions about their specific turnover and hiring challenges which Ishikawa will address directly.

Event Schedule

The seminar is organized as follows:

• - Time: September 15, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
• - Location: Sampo Bar, Shinjuku, Tokyo
• - Participants: This seminar is specially designed for business owners grappling with employee churn and retention issues, as well as those facing rising recruitment costs and challenges nurturing younger and middle-management talents.
• - Fee: ¥6,000 (includes networking dinner with drinks) payable via cashless transactions on the day of the seminar.
• - Registration link for the event can be found here.

Speaker Profile: Ishikawa Tetsuya

Ishikawa Tetsuya, a seasoned expert with a wealth of experience at Shirakata Soken, will lead the seminar. Appointed as president in October 2025, he has greatly influenced the company's approach to recruitment and organizational development. Renowned for implementing non-traditional measures aimed at improving employee satisfaction and retention, he actively engages with industry discussions on these topics, sharing insights on platforms like note and X (@ishikawa_ssoken).

About Sampo Community

The Sampo Community is designed to provide a casual, pressure-free environment for business leaders to exchange ideas and insights. Founded by Kenji Araya, a former consultant at Deloitte Tohmatsu, it serves as a space for business owners to support one another, tackling the loneliness that can often accompany leadership roles. Weekly seminars and community activities into various business challenges enhance the members' learning engagement as they navigate growth together.

For more information about the Sampo Community, please visit the official website.

Shirakata Soken and Sampo, both located in Tokyo, have partnered to facilitate this event aimed at empowering companies to evolve and thrive in challenging market conditions. This seminar not only promises invaluable insights but also a chance for networking with peers from the business community.