New Release: Enhance Employee Engagement with Structural Frameworks

On April 24, 2026, Field Management Human Resources Co., Ltd. announced the release of the latest addition to its bestselling series, "How to Enhance Employee Engagement: Seven Methods Illustrated" by Executive Officer and Director Hiroyuki Yamada. This book is a structured guide designed to tackle the significant issue of employee engagement, which poses challenges to company growth.

The Growing Problem of Employee Engagement

According to a 2024 Gallup survey, only around 6% of employees in Japanese companies demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for their work, which is notably low compared to other advanced nations. This lack of engagement results in several adverse outcomes for companies, including high turnover rates, a culture of dependency on instructions, and an apparent disinterest in corporate goals.

Yamada's book identifies the absence of engagement as the core reason behind these issues and provides a systematic approach to address them. It categorizes strategies into seven essential elements:

1. Clear Mission and Goals: Organizations must define a clear purpose and objectives that resonate with employees.
2. Quality of Leadership: Effective leaders foster engagement through inspiring and supportive interactions.
3. Effective Communication: Open and transparent communication builds trust and enhances engagement levels.
4. Opportunities for Growth and Development: Continuous learning and development opportunities lead to heightened employee motivation.
5. Evaluation and Rewards: Recognizing accomplishments through fair evaluation processes and rewards bolsters engagement.
6. Work-Life Balance: Supporting a healthy balance between work and personal life keeps employees satisfied and engaged.
7. Positive Workplace Culture: Cultivating a supportive and nurturing culture encourages collaboration and productivity.

By organizing these critical components, the book helps companies identify areas of weakness and implement actionable strategies in their workplaces. Furthermore, it details how to design, analyze, and utilize engagement surveys, making it a practical resource rather than just a theoretical discussion.

Free Online HR Consultation Sessions

To commemorate the book’s release, Hiroyuki Yamada will conduct free online HR consultation sessions, offering personalized advice on designing HR policies, enhancing employee engagement, and driving organizational reforms. Interested parties are encouraged to apply, although the book purchase is not a requirement for participation. More information on signing up can be found via this link.

Book Overview

- Title: How to Enhance Employee Engagement: Seven Methods Illustrated
- Author: Hiroyuki Yamada
- Release Date: April 24, 2026
- Publisher: Discover 21
- Pages: 184
- ISBN-10: 4799332686
- ISBN-13: 978-4799332689

Available for purchase on Amazon.

Author Profile

Hiroyuki Yamada serves as an Executive Officer and Director at Field Management Human Resources Co., Ltd. After graduating from Kansai University in 1999, he amassed substantial experience in business sales across two companies before joining Tanabe Consulting. Here, he oversaw numerous organizational and human resource reform projects, winning accolades for top performance. He has since contributed to various HR initiatives at Fuji Film affiliates and served as a division manager at Caritas before joining Field Management.

Growing Series Reach

This book is the latest addition to the "How to Illustrate!" series, which has sold over 30,000 copies. Previous titles include guides on creating strategic HR systems, effective HR policy operations, and training frameworks. This series comprehensively connects HR systems, their implementation, and staff development, focusing on enhancing commitment among employees to connect strategy, organization, and talent management effectively.