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New Trends in Recruitment: Direct Recruiting

In today's job market, companies are facing significant challenges due to a shortage of talent and rising hiring costs. Traditional recruitment methods relying on agencies are increasingly becoming unsustainable, making it necessary for businesses to explore innovative solutions.

On April 15, 2026, Bridge Consulting Group and Yagish are co-hosting a free online seminar titled "Unlocking New Recruitment Strategies: Direct Recruiting." This event is designed to provide actionable insights to tackle the urgent recruitment landscape.

Context of the Seminar

As the competitive environment intensifies, especially for listed companies and local mid-sized enterprises, the reliance on recruitment agents alone is no longer effective. Companies are realizing that in order to secure the necessary talent, a shift towards direct recruiting is vital. However, many organizations that have adopted this approach often encounter operational challenges and difficulties in boosting response rates from candidates.

To address these issues, the seminar will feature guest speaker Sei Sonehara from Yagish, who will share insights from their unique direct recruiting service born from a resume creation platform. Participants can look forward to a detailed discussion on the latest trends in recruitment strategies, practical methods for increasing efficiency, and techniques for improving response rates during the interactive talk session.

Key Themes to be Addressed

1. Breaking Free from Recruitment Agency Dependence: Discover strategies to optimize hiring costs while building a stable recruitment framework essential for IPO preparation.
2. Innovative Strategies for Mid-Sized Local Companies: Learn how regional firms can create a solid talent pool in a challenging environment.
3. Improving Response Rates for Scout Emails: Simple yet effective tweaks to dramatically enhance candidate engagement.
4. Real-World Problem-Solving: The focus of this seminar goes beyond mere methodologies; it will penetrate practical solutions to the real challenges faced on the ground today.

This seminar is highly recommended for anyone experiencing the pressures of rising recruitment costs, struggling with agency dependency, or attempting to establish a stable hiring system in preparation for IPOs. It is also particularly suitable for recruitment managers at local and mid-sized enterprises who face difficulties in talent acquisition. If you are curious about direct recruiting but haven’t yet optimized its use, this event is for you.

Seminar Details

• - Registration Deadline: Until April 14, 2026, 17:00 (JST)
• - Event Date: April 15, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00 (JST) - Doors open at 14:50.
• - Location: Online (via Zoom)
• - Cost: Free

Agenda

• - 15:00 Opening Remarks
• - 15:05 Overview of the Current Recruitment Landscape
• - 15:10 Talk Session: "New Norms for Recruitment in Challenging Times: The Frontline of Direct Recruiting"
• - 15:50 Q&A Session
• - 16:00 Closing Remarks

Joining the Seminar

Be a part of this valuable opportunity to elevate your recruitment strategies and connect with leading experts in the field. Join us to learn and adapt essential techniques that can be applied to your hiring practices starting tomorrow.

For further details on the seminar and to register, please visit our website or contact our public relations team.