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PORTERS Magazine Staffing Vol.22 Released

On March 28, 2025, Porters Inc. launched the latest edition of their human resource strategy publication, "PORTERS MAGAZINE Staffing Vol.22." The magazine is now available on their official website as of April 14. This edition serves as a key resource for professionals working within the human resources domain and highlights the company's mission to enhance the value and growth potential of the human labor market in Japan.

A Commitment to Workforce Development

"PORTERS MAGAZINE Staffing" aims to improve the human business industry's offerings and create more employment opportunities, thus supporting economic growth. By focusing on corporate strategies and the careers of individual workers, the magazine seeks to empower companies to provide high-quality employment, contributing positively to Japan's economy.

Theme of the Edition: Understanding Current Work Styles

This edition's featured theme, "Reading Current Work Styles," explores significant shifts in labor practices. Key interviews with executives from prominent companies highlight how they are adapting their business strategies in response to changing labor conditions.

In-Depth Interviews

Interview 1: UT Group Inc.
We spoke to Manabu Sotomura, the President of UT Group Inc., known for its focus on the manufacturing sector. He shared the company's recent strategic pivot aimed at enhancing worker autonomy in the gig economy. By becoming a platform for flexible employment, UT Group is positioning itself at the forefront of evolving work styles.

Interview 2: Copro Instruction Inc.
Next, we discussed strategic management with Hiroyuki Kesekawa, President of Copro Instruction Inc., which specializes in dispatching construction project managers in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. He highlighted their commitment to a structured operational framework that aims to create a workplace where employees take pride in their jobs.

Interview 3: Jobcom Inc.
Lastly, we interviewed Kinya Yamamura, the President of Jobcom Inc., also based in Nagoya. He emphasized the importance of a human-centered approach in business that prioritizes nurturing talent and fostering a sustainable workforce.

Special Feature: Revitalizing the Engineer Recruitment Market

Additionally, this edition includes a special project focused on enhancing the recruitment market for engineers through Digital OJT. Interviews with Yoshihisa Hisaka from Growth Link Inc. and Hayato Niijou from Dot Life Inc. provide valuable insights into innovative practices that can stimulate recruitment strategies in the tech industry.

PORTERS Magazine Series

In addition to "PORTERS MAGAZINE Staffing," Porters Inc. produces two other journals – "PORTERS MAGAZINE Agent," which focuses on recruitment services, and "PORTERS MAGAZINE Asia," aimed at supporting human resource strategies for Japanese companies overseas. Collectively, these publications provide valuable perspectives on the latest recruitment trends and labor market dynamics both domestically and internationally.

With over 270,000 copies published since its inception in 2009, PORTERS MAGAZINE has been a trusted resource for the human resources industry. The magazine has been revamped to focus on strategic workforce support, producing 168,000 editions annually.

About Porters Inc.

Founded on August 29, 2001, Porters Inc. operates from Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo. Under the leadership of Koji Nishimori, the company develops and manages cloud-based services catered to the human resources sector. Since its establishment, Porters has evolved its product offerings from operational management systems tailored for staffing companies to comprehensive HR cloud solutions, reflecting a commitment to continuous innovation in recruitment processes. As of April 2022, the company rebranded its main offerings, now known as "PORTERS Agent" and "PORTERS Staffing," successfully implementing their solutions in over 2,000 companies across 12 countries, including overseas markets.