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Free Online Seminar on Referral Hiring Mistakes

On July 9th, 2026, a comprehensive online seminar focusing on the often-overlooked pitfalls in referral hiring will take place. The event is hosted by Will Group, a company based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, that provides the cloud service 'Refcome' to enhance referral hiring.

The seminar, titled "The Five Fatal Mistakes You Must Avoid in Referral Hiring - Analyzing Failure Data from Over 1,000 Companies," will feature Takumi Shimizu, the representative director, and Shuhei Nakajima, head of customer success, both of whom have substantial experience in human resource management and organizational transformation. Their insights will aim to guide companies towards more successful referral hiring practices.

With a sharp focus on common shortcomings revealed from data spanning a thousand companies, participants will learn why certain strategies may not yield expected results. Key topics will include:

• - The Misalignment of Incentives: Understanding why enhancing incentives doesn’t necessarily drive results.
• - The Barriers of Resume Requirements: How the demand for resumes can act as a hindrance to successful referrals.
• - Case Studies of Common Pitfalls: Examination of failures that organizations face in referral hiring.

This valuable hour will not only delve into mistakes but will also offer actionable insights to reevaluate internal practices regarding employee referrals. It’s a perfect opportunity for HR professionals who want to optimize their hiring strategies based on real-world experiences from other companies.

Special Offer for Participants

The first 10 registrants will have exclusive access to a personalized online consultation with Shuhei Nakajima. This session is a chance to discuss specific hiring challenges and receive tailored advice on enhancing your referral hiring system.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is ideal for:

• - HR personnel whose referral hiring initiatives have not met expectations.
• - HR representatives experiencing challenges in mobilizing employees to participate in the referral process.
• - HR leaders looking to revamp referral systems by learning from the mistakes of their peers.

Seminar Details

• - Date: July 9th, 2026
• - Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
• - Cost: Free
• - Capacity: 50 attendees (first come, first served)
• - Mode: Zoom
• - Registration: Sign up here

Event Program

• - Opening / Speaker Introduction
• - The Five Fatal Mistakes in Referral Hiring (Takumi Shimizu & Shuhei Nakajima)
• - Panel Discussion / Q&A Session (Takumi Shimizu & Shuhei Nakajima)

About the Speakers

Takumi Shimizu, CEO of Will of Partner, has been at the forefront of developing successful hiring strategies. After establishing the company in 2014 and pivoting towards building Refcome, he has earned recognition from Forbes as one of Asia's top 30 under 30.

Shuhei Nakajima, Head of Customer Success at Will of Partner, brings over 19 years of experience in driving operational excellence and talent development, achieving remarkable recruitment improvements in his previous role as HR head at Will Group.

About Will of Partner

Will of Partner is on a mission as a partner to connect individual and organizational aspirations. Specializing in referral hiring tools and consulting services, they support over 850 clients ranging from large corporations to startups, ensuring that hiring strategies align with growth phases.
Their commitment to empowering organizations to maximize their talent acquisition strategies through tailored support is evident in their extensive experience.

For further details, visit Will of Partner.