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Seminar on Employee Insights and Recruitment Strategies

OpenWork, a leading platform for job seekers, is collaborating with Eng Company to host a seminar targeting HR and recruitment professionals. Scheduled for June 5, 2026, this event will unveil the latest strategies in recruitment leveraging genuine employee feedback, known as 'employee insights'.

Evolution of Job Seeking Behavior

In recent years, the behavior of job seekers has undergone a significant transformation. Research indicates that nearly half of job seekers consult employee reviews during their job search process. This trend highlights the substantial impact that real feedback about the working environment has on candidates' perceptions and decisions, overshadowing traditional information released by companies themselves.

The significance of 'human capital management' is surging, necessitating organizations to take external evaluations and their current state seriously. The goal is to utilize this data for organizational improvement and to enhance employee engagement. The seminar will feature leaders from both OpenWork and Eng, who will engage in discussions about the establishment of their services, the critical role of first-hand market data, and how to effectively handle negative feedback to enhance recruitment competitiveness.

Key Topics of the Seminar:

1. The Trust Factor of 'Employee Voices': We'll explore why prospective candidates trust authentic employee experiences over official company communications and present the latest market data to explain this phenomenon.

2. Leveraging 'Review Data' in Human Capital Management: Attendees will learn how employee reviews can inform not just recruitment advertising but also employee development and organization enhancement.

3. Responding to Negative Feedback: Discuss strategies for interpreting and using difficult employee feedback to drive organizational improvements, including real-life examples.

4. Networking Opportunity: After the seminar, participants can join an optional HR networking session, sharing insights and challenges pertaining to organizational issues.

Speakers' Profiles

Haruki Oosawa, CEO of OpenWork

With a Master's degree from the University of Tokyo, Haruki Oosawa started his career at Link and Motivation, managing HR consulting for small to mid-sized ventures. In November 2019, he became Vice President of OpenWork and took on the CEO role in April 2020, leading the company to its listing on the Tokyo Growth Market in December 2022.

Naoya Minezaki, Executive Officer at Eng

Joining Eng in 2012 as a new graduate, Naoya Minezaki has played key roles in consulting sales for 'Eng Career' and initiated new products and ventures. He has spearheaded the 'AMBI' job-seeking service and currently oversees product planning at Eng, managing various service branches.

Seminar Details

Title: Utilizing Employee Feedback for Strategic Recruitment
Date: June 5, 2026 (Friday) from 18:30 to 19:15 (Registration opens at 18:00). An optional HR networking session will follow from 19:20 to 20:00.
Venue: Eng Company Seminar Room, Shinjuku Island Tower 35F, 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Capacity: 100 participants
Cost: Free
What to Bring: 2 business cards
Registration Link: OpenWork Seminar Registration (Registration deadline: June 3, 2026, by 18:00)

About OpenWork

OpenWork provides a platform where current and former employees share their genuine work experiences. Holding one of the largest review datasets, with approximately 21.5 million reviews and ratings, OpenWork has about 8.05 million users as of April 2026. Our mission is to enhance workplace transparency and foster healthy employment environments, facilitating better matches between companies and individuals, allowing everyone to thrive in their careers.

Company Overview

Company Name: OpenWork Inc.
Location: Shibuya Scramble Square, 39F, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
CEO: Haruki Oosawa
Business: Development and operation of the job information platform 'OpenWork'
Established: June 2007
Stock Code: Tokyo Growth Market 5139
Website: OpenWork Official Site