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Seto Suisan Embraces "Irohana" for Streamlined Foreign Worker Management

In an ambitious move towards efficiency and cost reduction, Seto Suisan Co., Ltd., a fish processing and wholesale company based in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, has adopted the innovative service "Irohana" developed by Irohana Inc., headquartered in Shinjuku City, Tokyo. Irohana aims to support the mission of promoting happiness in working for foreign nationals in Japan. This adoption marks a significant leap in how the company manages the applications and employment of foreign skilled workers.

Background of the Adoption

Traditionally, Seto Suisan had outsourced the management of foreign skilled workers to a registered support organization. However, the associated costs became a growing concern, prompting the company to explore the feasibility of transitioning to self-management. Seto Suisan faced challenges such as frequent legislative changes, evolving operational rules, and the shortage of personnel to handle these support tasks, leading to apprehensions regarding internal management capabilities.

Deciding Factors for Irohana's Adoption

The decision to implement Irohana was driven by the promise of significant cost savings. The hybrid support offered meant that even with the necessary guidance, Seto Suisan would be able to reduce operational costs to roughly one-third of previous levels, forecasting savings of around 30 million yen over five years. Recognizing the comprehensive support provided during the initial inquiry, Seto Suisan felt confident transitioning to in-house management of foreign skilled worker support.

Results Post-Implementation

After introducing Irohana, Seto Suisan successfully initiated self-management of their support operations. Prior fears related to compliance with legislative changes and operational burdens were alleviated thanks to Irohana's quick and attentive support. Starting with managing one newly hired skilled worker, Seto Suisan has now scaled its operations to support 25 foreign skilled workers internally. This restructuring required only one administrative staff member, who tracks approximately 30 working hours per month amidst other responsibilities, allowing operations to run smoothly.

Reflections on the Change

The adoption of Irohana has markedly improved Seto Suisan’s understanding of the frameworks and documentation involved in supporting skilled workers. Their capacity to handle support tasks has significantly enhanced, with Irohana’s customer support providing rapid responses to queries about regulations. The system has been praised for its user-friendliness, enabling easy management of critical information and extensive documentation related to foreign skilled workers. Even those unfamiliar with PC operations have found it accessible. Moving forward, Seto Suisan intends to invest in developing their skilled worker management capabilities.

Insights from Seto Suisan's Management

Yuma Seto, Head of Administration at Seto Suisan, remarked: "Transitioning all responsibilities for managing skilled workers from an external entity to our internal team requires serious commitment. However, with Irohana’s user-centric system and robust online support, a smooth transition to self-management is achievable. Structuring our support operations internally is quite feasible. We plan to reinvest the savings from reduced support costs into enhancing the skills of our foreign talent."

Irohana's Service Offerings

Irohana aims to create a future where foreign workers can thrive and find happiness in their engagements within Japan. The services they offer are divided as follows:

• - Irohana for Self-Management: Tailored for companies wishing to manage foreign skilled workers internally, this tech-enhanced service streamlines the management of employment procedures and visa applications, allowing for comprehensive oversight.
• - Irohana for Registered Support Organizations: This document application DX system centralizes communication related to documentation, crafted with user-friendliness, and is priced competitively.
• - Irohana Career: A dedicated service to facilitate recruitment by connecting suitable candidates to employers, supporting the entire hiring process from visa applications to onboarding.

Irohana is steadfast in its mission to make working in Japan a fulfilling experience for everyone involved, as they continue to expand their service offerings and enhance their operational capabilities.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Irohana Inc.
• - Corporate Philosophy: "Making Working in Japan a Happy Experience"
• - Business Focus: Development and provision of employment management systems for foreign workers, recruitment services.
• - Representative: Hiromasa Sawakazu
• - Established: January 2024
• - Location: 6th Floor, Nishishinjuku Mizuma Building, 3-3-13 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
• - Website: iro-hana.com
• - Contact: Contact Us