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Partnership Between Pasona and Rakumo: A New Era in HR Tech with Aloop

On May 19th, Pasona Inc. and Rakumo Inc. will officially launch Aloop, an innovative solution aimed at transforming human resource management and recruitment processes in Japan. As organizations grapple with a declining working-age population in the country and the accompanying need for diversified employment channels, the importance of alumni and referral-based hiring strategies have emerged as critical components for organizational success.

The Challenge of Talent Acquisition in Japan

According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Japan is witnessing a continuous decline in its working-age population. This demographic shift necessitates a rethinking of conventional hiring practices, prompting companies to explore alternative approaches to talent acquisition. One significant trend is the re-employment of former employees, also known as 'alumni', who possess an intimate understanding of the company's culture and values.

Additionally, businesses are recognizing the value of staying connected with individuals who have participated in their recruitment processes — whether as applicants who declined offers, attendees of informational sessions, or employees’ family and friends. By fostering long-term relationships with these potential candidates, organizations can create opportunities for side jobs and business collaborations. However, companies encounter a crucial challenge: the need for innovative knowledge regarding 'talent information management', 'system design', and 'recruiting activities', compounded by a shortage of personnel in HR departments.

The Collaboration and Launch of Aloop

In light of these challenges, Pasona and Rakumo are combining their expertise to address these HR issues through a strategic partnership. Pasona brings rich experience in providing comprehensive human resource services, while Rakumo contributes its expertise in Software as a Service (SaaS) development. Together, they have developed Aloop, a holistic solution designed to support the management of alumni and various connected individuals in corporate ecosystems.

Aloop empowers organizations to compile and manage information about candidates who share connections with the company. By leveraging Rakumo’s advanced personnel information management tool, Aloop facilitates the systematic storage and ongoing communication with these individuals, ensuring that firms can nurture relationships over time.

Moreover, Pasona's consultants will provide recruitment assistance alongside facilitating opportunities for business matching driven by this personnel data. This multifaceted approach will significantly increase engagement between talent and organizations, creating numerous touchpoints for collaboration.

Features of Aloop

The Aloop solution offers a range of features tailored to human resources personnel and business leaders, which include:

• - Implementation of Diverse Personnel Information Management Tools: Aloop will support companies in introducing effective systems for managing talent data.
• - Long-term Relationship Building: Through continuous information dissemination, Aloop ensures sustained engagement with registered candidates.
• - Recruitment Support in the System: Prospective employees can easily access job postings, inquiries, and candidate flags through the platform’s built-in recruitment functionalities.
• - HR Operations Outsourcing: Aloop offers administrative support for job postings, candidate management, and system registration.
• - Development of Relationship Building Initiatives: Proposals aimed at enhancing ties with registered personnel will also be part of the services.

Some features will be rolled out progressively, ensuring that organizations can adapt efficiently to the evolving landscape of HR technology. The cost of using Aloop is structured around a placement fee of 15% of the candidate's expected annual salary plus other fees for system implementation and management.

For more information, visit Aloop's official site or contact Pasona's Aloop division at: [email protected].

Company Overview

Pasona Inc.

• - Headquarters: Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Established: April 14, 1988
• - Capital: 100 million yen
• - President: Shinichiro Nakao, COO
• - Business Focus: BPO solutions, expert solutions, career solutions, global solutions, life solutions, and regional development solutions
• - Website: Pasona

Rakumo Inc.

• - Headquarters: Kojimachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Established: December 17, 2004
• - Capital: 396.884 million yen
• - President: Takaharu Shimizu, Group CEO
• - Business Focus: Development and sale of Rakumo products, as well as IT and software support services
• - Website: Rakumo

By leveraging their collective strengths, Pasona and Rakumo aim to facilitate sustainable growth and support the future business expansion of Japanese companies through their innovative HR tech solution, Aloop.