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Why are Growth Companies Returning to Referral Hiring?

The job market is becoming increasingly competitive, making it difficult for companies to attract top talent using traditional recruitment methods. As a result, many growth-focused organizations are looking to embrace the significant trend of returning to referral hiring. To address this crucial topic, Will Group's provider of the cloud service "Refcome" is hosting a free online seminar titled “Why are Growth Companies Returning to Referral Hiring? HR Trends and Market Value for 2026” on June 3, 2026.

Seminar Overview

The seminar aims to shed light on the role of individual market value among HR professionals in promoting referral hiring. Mr. Kaname Isozaki, an expert from NALU who specializes in HR recruitment strategies, will be sharing insights on essential recruitment strategies that HR professionals need to adopt for 2026. The seminar will also provide practical points on how to transform referral hiring into measurable results.

Target Audience

This seminar caters to:

• - Those who believe that traditional recruitment methods are failing to build a robust candidate pool.
• - Individuals experimenting with various recruitment channels and AI tools but not achieving desired results.
• - Those eager to enhance their HR skills to increase market value for future career advancement.

Details of the Seminar

Date and Time: June 3, 2026 (Wednesday)

• - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
• - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Participation Fee: Free
Capacity: Limited to 500 participants, first-come, first-served basis.
Participation Method: Via Zoom.
For registration, please visit: Refcome Webinar Registration

Program Agenda

• - Opening and introduction of speakers
• - Market Trends in Recruitment for 2026 and the Value of Referral Experience (by Mr. Kaname Isozaki, NALU)
• - Learning from Success Stories: How to Transform Referral Hiring from Culture to System (by Takumi Shimizu, Will Group)
• - Panel Discussion & Q&A (with Mr. Isozaki and Mr. Shimizu)

Featured Speakers

Mr. Kaname Isozaki, Executive Officer, NALU
With a strong background as an HR consultant at Link and Motivation, Mr. Isozaki has been instrumental in establishing referral hiring as a core aspect of organizational culture. He heads the "HR Climbers" recruitment division at NALU, leveraging his insights from both the HR market trends and practical operations.

Mr. Takumi Shimizu, President & CEO of Will Group
Starting his career at Sansan Co., Ltd. in 2013, Mr. Shimizu played a pivotal role in establishing customer success initiatives. He founded Refcome under Will Group in 2014 and has since transformed it into a leading cloud-based solution for referral hiring, recognized as one of Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia” in 2018.

About Will Group

Will Group is committed to connecting individuals with organizations through their specialized cloud tool and consulting service, Refcome, dedicated to referral hiring. They have successfully supported over 850 companies, providing tailored recruitment strategies aligned with each business's growth phase.
For more information, visit Will Group Website.

In summary, this engaging seminar promises invaluable insights for HR professionals seeking to adapt to the evolving job market and maximize their impact through referral hiring.