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Upcoming Webinar on Foreign Driver Recruitment

On January 21, 2026, Funai Soken Consulting (FSC) will host a crucial webinar designed for companies seeking to enhance their foreign driver recruitment strategies. This event, organized in collaboration with Careos Co., Ltd. and Pax Creation Co., Ltd., aims to equip participants with essential knowledge regarding the employment of foreign drivers under the specified skills program governing the transportation industry.

Key Topics Addressed in the Webinar

Addressing Common Questions about Foreign Drivers

Many companies grapple with how to initiate hiring practices for foreign drivers effectively. Here are a few pressing queries that will be answered during the seminar:
1. Where to begin with hiring foreign drivers? Companies interested in diversifying their workforce often find themselves unsure of the necessary preparations and steps to take.
2. What approaches are competitors using? Since the implementation of the specified skill system, many are curious to know about their competitors' hiring practices and success rates when it comes to employing foreign drivers.
3. What is the current status of the specified skill system for transportation? Industry professionals will shed light on recent developments, including stricter regulations surrounding foreign driver permits and overall changes in the policy landscape.

Indonesia has emerged as a leading source for specified skill workers, particularly in the context of addressing the growing labor shortage across logistics sectors.

Importance of Foreign Talent in the Transportation Sector

The ongoing workforce crisis, characterized by an increasing shortage of drivers and low employee retention rates, poses significant challenges for logistics companies. Integrating foreign talent has become a necessary strategy to mitigate these issues. Attendees will learn practical methods for recruiting Indonesian drivers, tapping into Bali—a region rich in skilled labor eager to work in Japan.

Benefits of Attending This Webinar

Participating in this webinar offers two distinct advantages:
1. Instant Access to Practical Recruitment Strategies: Discover the Japanese-style driver training program developed for foreign workers, specifically in Bali, Indonesia. This program is designed to accelerate the recruitment of effective drivers tailored to Japanese standards.
2. Resolving System Uncertainties: A representative from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will share the latest updates on the specified skills system and successful case studies from companies that have effectively integrated foreign drivers into their workforce.

Featured Speakers

• - Rishi Uenaka: Specialist at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism with extensive experience in logistics improvement and policy development.
• - Kazushi Matsuo: Group Manager at Funai Soken, focusing on consulting around talent acquisition and digital transformation strategies.
• - Takuma Kajiwara: Leader of the Foreign Driver Recruitment Team at Funai Soken, specializing in foreign talent consulting.
• - Tsuyoshi Takebayashi: Executive Officer and Head of International Business Division at Careos.
• - Yoshinori Shimizu: Executive Officer at Pax Creation, with expertise in sourcing Indonesian talent.

Webinar Details

• - Date: January 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
• - Time: 13:00 - 14:40 JST
• - Location: Online via Zoom
• - Capacity: No limit
• - Cost: Free
• - Target Audience: Business owners in the transportation and logistics sectors.

For more information or to register, please visit Funai Soken's official website. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that could transform your business's hiring approach in the transportation sector!