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Unraveling the Crisis of Young Employee Turnover in Kansai

In an alarming revelation, a report by Imagina has uncovered the distressing patterns of youth turnover in Kansai companies. During the recently concluded 10th Kansai HR Expo, engaged entrepreneurs and HR leaders contributed an overwhelming 507 detailed responses to a survey addressing the critical issues of young employee retention and management training.

Imagina, under the leadership of CEO Yoshiki Sekino, swiftly analyzed this data to produce the 2025 Kansai Corporate Human Capital Report. The findings suggest that as corporate cultures evolve, many well-intentioned practices are, ironically, contributing to organizational disintegration, jeopardizing the future of young professionals.

The Hidden Pitfalls of OJT Implementation

A staggering 92% of surveyed companies reported conducting On-the-Job Training (OJT). However, upon deeper examination, a shocking structural defect was revealed. Companies are witnessing young workers disengaging, and the report aims to uncover the root causes. The complexity of OJT suggests that while organizations might be physically executing training, the emotional and psychological needs of the employees are being overlooked. How can companies bridge this gap in understanding?

The Double Bind of Seeking Proactivity

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