How TAISEI Construction's Autonomy-Supportive OJT Reduces Employee Turnover

In a rapidly changing economic landscape, companies face various challenges, especially when it comes to retaining young talent. High turnover rates among younger employees can lead to significant costs and hinder organizational productivity. TAISEI Construction is stepping forward to address this issue by introducing an innovative approach known as autonomy-supportive OJT (On-the-Job Training), which will be detailed in a seminar at the upcoming HR Summit 2025.

Understanding the Problem

Many organizations struggle with high turnover rates among their younger workforce. Issues such as lack of mentoring, support, and feelings of isolation can hinder a young employee's development, leading to disengagement and, ultimately, early departure from the company. TAISEI Construction acknowledges that problems like delayed skill acquisition and the emotional distress caused by isolation can result in increased employee turnover.

The Solution: Autonomy-Supportive OJT

At the HR Summit 2025 ONLINE, scheduled for September 4, 2025, TAISEI Construction will present their strategy for reducing turnover rates through autonomy-supportive OJT. This approach focuses on fostering a culture of self-directed learning and professional development among young staff members. By moving away from traditional OJT, which often becomes inconsistent and reliant on individual preferences, TAISEI Construction aims to build a replicable training framework.

During the seminar, TAISEI's Human Resources Training Center Director, Yasuo Tanaka, will share insights on transforming the OJT process to ensure that it effectively supports employee growth. The presentation will also feature Masashi Inoue, Division Manager of CodeTakt, who will discuss the importance of creating structured learning opportunities that encourage connection among young employees.

In a landscape where many companies delegate OJT responsibilities to their respective locations, TAISEI Construction is breaking the mold. By designing systems that facilitate interactions among young employees from multiple locations, they are ensuring a collaborative learning environment where individuals can learn from each other's experiences.

Key Takeaways From the Seminar

For human resource managers and trainers, the seminar addresses several common concerns:

- Eliminating the inconsistencies and biases that often arise in traditional training methods.
- Promoting autonomous growth to unleash employees' potential.
- Preventing early departures and mental health issues in younger employees.

Participants will discover the fundamental pillars of TAISEI Construction’s successful autonomy-supportive OJT program. The seminar promises to share practical tips and methodologies that organizations can adopt to foster an engaged and thriving workforce.

Event Details

- Seminar Name: Learn from TAISEI Construction! Three Key Points to Reduce Young Employee Turnover through Autonomy-Supportive OJT
- Date: September 4, 2025, 13:00 to 13:40 (Streaming) / Archived from September 17 to October 29, 2025
- Registration Fee: Free of charge
- Registration Details: Click Here to Register

Speaker Profiles

Yasuo Tanaka, Director of Human Resources Training Center, TAISEI Construction

Yasuo joined TAISEI Construction in 2000 and has extensive experience managing large-scale domestic and international construction projects. As of July 2023, he leads the Human Resources Training Center and has implemented the