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Sketch Corporation's Initiative to Support SMEs

In August 2026, Sketch Corporation, based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, is launching a unique opportunity: a free employment support experience. This initiative targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing challenges in their hiring processes. Applications for this program will be accepted starting August 1, 2026, and are exclusively available to companies that sign up during the month.

Addressing the Challenges of Recruitment

Hiring has become increasingly difficult for SMEs, with many reporting common issues such as low application numbers, mismatches between applicants and company profiles, and difficulties retaining new hires. The current landscape of recruitment is competitive, compounded by changing workforce values and the demand for clearer communication of job appeal beyond salary and benefits.

Additionally, many companies hesitate to engage consultants for recruitment improvements due to uncertainties about the type of support available, the qualifications of the consultants, and the perceived barriers of committing to ongoing assistance.

To alleviate these concerns, Sketch Corporation aims to provide a firsthand experience of how recruitment challenges can be analyzed and addressed through tailored proposals.

What to Expect from the 50-Minute Online Session

During the complimentary consultation, participants will analyze their current hiring strategies and challenges. The session includes:

• - Evaluation of existing recruitment status and issues
• - Check alignment between desired candidate profiles and job postings
• - Identification of improvement areas for job descriptions
• - Prioritization of recruitment strategies for future focus

This personalized support stands out against generic advice that many companies encounter. By directly addressing individual circumstances, Sketch Corporation helps businesses identify concrete strategies for improvement.

Who Should Participate?

This initiative is designed for companies encountering specific recruitment issues, including:

• - Very few applicants despite job postings
• - Applicants who do not fit the desired profile
• - Uncertainty about what aspects of the company to promote
• - Lack of dedicated hiring personnel leading to a chaotic hiring process
• - Failed attempts to shift recruitment practices without positive change

Choose Your Consultant

As part of the free experience, businesses can select a consultant based on their preferences. Sketch Corporation boasts a diverse team of consultants with expertise in areas such as youth recruitment, community-focused hiring, medical and care sector recruitment, and aligning hiring strategies with overall business growth. Profiles of available consultants can be found on their official website.
Consultant Profiles
Please note that CEO Yuichi Sakane is not available for selection as a consultant for this initiative.

Proven Track Record of Support

Sketch Corporation has a history of facilitating not just immediate recruitment solutions but also sustainable improvement frameworks for ongoing hiring needs. Some notable successes include:
1. Manufacturing Sector (Kanto Region): Increased technical job applications from 1-2 per month to 58 within nine months, successfully hiring five candidates through enhanced local outreach and internal recruiting processes.
2. Logistics Sector (Hokuriku Region): Effectively reduced hiring costs from ¥1.4 million to ¥150,000 per hire while onboarding six young drivers by improving their employer branding.
3. Healthcare Organization Group (Kyushu Region): Assisted in internalizing recruitment efforts, achieving a 227% increase in applications and a 192% increase in hires compared to the previous year.
Results vary by client and are not guaranteed.

Key Details of Free Support Experience

• - Application Period: August 1-31, 2026
• - Format: Online, lasting 50 minutes per company
• - Eligibility: SMEs that perceive challenges in their recruitment efforts
• - Cost: Free of charge

The support includes understanding the company’s recruitment issues, evaluating job postings, suggesting enhancements, and formulating prioritized actions for future recruitment strategies.
Note: Applications must be completed by August 31, 2026. Timing for assistance may vary based on demand.

How to Apply

Interested companies should fill out the inquiry form on Sketch Corporation's official website. If you'd like to specify a consultant, please indicate your preference in the additional comments section alongside the phrase “Request for Free Support Experience.”
Apply Here

Application inquiries received from August 8 to August 16 will be responded to sequentially starting August 17.

About Sketch Corporation

„Change is needed: for organizations and individuals.” Sketch Corporation is a consulting firm focused on talent acquisition, supporting organizational development, systematic design, workforce training, AI adoption, branding, and new business initiatives, all aiming to empower both people and organizations. Our ethos emphasizes that no matter how innovative the product or vision, the true drivers are the people behind them. Thus, we earnestly commit to