Enhancing Employee Retention Through Referral-Based Onboarding Programs

Online Seminar: Enhancing Employee Retention Through Referral-Based Onboarding

On May 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM, Will Group, a leading provider of cloud services for referral hiring under the name Refcome, will host a free online seminar titled "Enhancing Employee Retention Through Referral-Based Onboarding Programs." This seminar aims to address the pressing challenges of employee turnover and workforce optimization in today's competitive hiring market.

As the recruitment landscape grows increasingly competitive, relying solely on cost-cutting measures for hiring isn't sufficient. Businesses today need a comprehensive approach that not only fills vacancies but also focuses on retention and productivity post-hiring.

In partnership with amoibe, a pioneer in supportive onboarding processes, this seminar will delve into effective strategies to tackle common issues that companies face in recruitment and retention.

Seminar Highlights

The seminar will dissect the structural mechanisms behind early employee turnover and share actionable methods to lessen training burdens while hastening new hires' integration into productive roles. Additionally, the discussion will touch upon high-demand IT talent, providing specific case studies that illustrate a seamless transition from hiring through onboarding to eventual productivity.

Participants Who Will Benefit

This seminar is tailored for professionals who aim:

- To build a resilient organization that minimizes turnover and fosters autonomous referral recruitment.
- To ease training burdens on their teams while rapidly enhancing the capabilities of advanced IT personnel.
- To reduce hiring costs.
- To overcome the limitations of merely reducing hiring costs and boost ROI through retention and employee development.

Seminar Details

- Date: May 27, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (JST)
- Cost: Free
- Capacity: 100 participants (first come, first served)
- Platform: Broadcast via Zoom

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Agenda

- Opening Remarks / Introduction of Speakers
- Speaker Presentation: “Creating a Structure for Empowering Employees Through OJT and Mentorship” by Watanabe from amoibe
- Discussion: “The Science Behind Referral Recruiting and Its Impact on Retention Rates” by Shimizu and Nakashima from Will of Partner
- Panel Discussion / Q&A Session with Watanabe, Shimizu, and Nakashima

Featured Speakers

1. Kazuki Watanabe - Chief of Staff at amoibe
Watanabe has an established background in IT personnel ventures and successfully managed regional offices to foster organizational growth before joining amoibe in January 2025.

2. Takumi Shimizu - President and CEO of Will of Partner
Shimizu co-founded Will of Partner in 2014, bringing extensive experience in establishing customer success initiatives and leading innovative referral hiring solutions. He was recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 for Asia.

3. Shohei Nakashima - Head of Customer Success at Will of Partner
With nearly 20 years at Will Group, Nakashima has made significant contributions to personnel development and organizational management, achieving remarkable hiring metrics and successfully overseeing employee retention strategies.

In conclusion, the Will of Partner mission is to connect individual and organizational aspirations, specializing in referral recruitment through innovative cloud solutions and consulting services. With a track record of supporting over 850 organizations, they aim to deliver tailored recruiting strategies aligned with their clients' growth phases, fostering a strong workforce integration.