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Supporting Local Revitalization: Persol's Contribution to Sasebo

In recent developments, Persol Business Process Design, a part of the Persol Group, has taken significant steps to enhance the local community by utilizing corporate hometown tax programs. Based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, the company, led by President Kazuyuki Ichimura, performed a noteworthy act of goodwill through donations to Sasebo City in Nagasaki Prefecture. This initiative aligns with their vision of "Working and Smiling" and aims to support local revitalization efforts.

On April 10, 2025, a formal ceremony was held at Sasebo City Hall to express gratitude for these efforts, with Sasebo Mayor Daiten Miyajima in attendance. This donation marks an important aspect of Persol’s ongoing commitment to addressing social issues relevant to the regions they operate in, particularly aimed at revitalizing local and regional communities.

Persol Business Process Design established its roots in Sasebo in 2017 and currently employs around 400 staff members. The services offered by the company span across help desk operations, call center services, BPO solutions, HR solutions, and healthcare solutions. This local presence facilitates a deeper connection to the community, allowing the company to adapt and contribute more effectively to local challenges.

The funds donated to the city are designated to support the “Corporate Induction Activity Project.” This initiative focuses on creating attractive employment opportunities and aims to foster a vibrant industrial town that encourages the flow and exchange of people and resources. By providing this donation, Persol intends to not only enhance local employment but also to boost the overall economic activity in Sasebo City.

Looking forward, Persol Business Process Design is committed to maintaining its connection with the regional community and continuously working on various initiatives that contribute to local revitalization. They aspire to promote further engagement and partnerships evolving from their social contributions.

It’s relevant to mention that the corporate hometown tax system allows companies that make donations to locally revitalizing projects—recognized by the government—to claim a tax deduction from their corporate taxes. This incentive encourages businesses to participate in the growth and development of the local entities they are part of.

About Persol Business Process Design

Persol Business Process Design integrates three core capabilities: process design, organizational and human capital management, and talent development. By combining these strengths with technologies like AI, they aim to provide tailored BPO services that address specific client challenges. Their mission is to innovate all forms of work and organizations, creating a society brimming with better working environments.

The overarching goal of the Persol Group is encapsulated in their vision, "Working and Smiling," which drives their diverse business operations involved with people and organizations. Through these efforts, they contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).