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Free Online Seminar on 2027 Workforce Management Evaluation

Human Life Care, based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is hosting a free online seminar titled "[2027 Evaluation of Workforce Management] Series: Episode 2 - On-the-Job Training Edition: The Limitations of 'Learn by Watching'! Systematizing Education to Reduce the Burdens on Leaders" on June 24, 2026. This event targets business executives, facility managers, HR leaders, and field leaders in the healthcare and welfare sectors.

Context of the Seminar: A Shift in Evaluation Standards

The upcoming 2027 revisions to nursing care reimbursement policies are steering discussions from a focus on workforce allocation to evaluating the quality of workforce management, particularly emphasizing retention rates, training processes, and productivity improvements.

With a growing influx of foreign care workers—67,871 foreign staff registered under the specific skills category as of December 2025—the stress of educating these workers has increasingly fallen on field leaders. Common issues expressed include a lack of time to teach, repeated failures in conveying necessary information, and the unequal distribution of educational responsibilities among staff. More so, traditional Japanese methods such as 'learn by watching' and contextual understanding can be less effective for foreign staff lacking the same cultural background, often leading to misunderstandings and higher turnover rates.

As a registered support organization for specific skills, Human Life Care has received numerous inquiries from care agencies struggling with the balance of recruitment and education, as well as the overwhelming burdens on field leaders. During this seminar, the company will share specific examples of how to systematize education in a way that promotes both retention and productivity for its foreign care workers, who number 168 across 178 group homes as of April 2026.

Features of the Seminar

1. Standardizing Education: The seminar will explain how to develop a training framework that does not rely on specific individuals. This will include the use of simplified Japanese language, video, and image manuals to ensure consistent learning experiences regardless of the instructor.
2. Reducing the Burden on Field Leaders: Suggestions will be made for outsourcing elements of training, such as Japanese language instruction and national exam preparations, allowing leaders to focus on facility-specific training protocols.
3. Real-World Applications: Attendees will hear about best practices from Human Life Care facilities that have successfully streamlined their educational processes, such as reducing the time it takes for new hires to become independent from three months to just 1.5 months, alongside cutting training hours by 50%.

Seminar Schedule

• - Date: June 24, 2026
• - Time: 15:00 - 16:00 (60 minutes)
• - Format: Online (Zoom Webinar)
• - Cost: Free
• - Target Audience: Executives, facility managers, HR leaders in healthcare and welfare sectors
• - Speaker: Naoki Izumi, Department Head of Comprehensive Nursing Sales at Human Life Care and certified care worker, known for his extensive background in supporting the use of foreign talent and specializing in systematic retention and training strategies.

To register, please fill out the specific form available on our website by June 23, 2026, at 17:00. Registration Link

About Human Life Care

As of April 1, 2026, Human Life Care operates across 178 facilities nationwide, providing a broad spectrum of care services. The organization collaborates with various Human Group companies to offer a one-stop solution for care services amidst the challenges posed by population decline. Our commitment aligns with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically in ensuring health and well-being, building sustainable cities, and enhancing the quality of education for everyone.

For more information, visit Human Life Care Website.