Five Group Shines at the 2025 Internal Newsletter Awards with Silver and Bronze

Five Group's Remarkable Achievement at the 2025 Internal Newsletter Awards

Five Group, known for its vision of creating a world connected through "fun," has recently received accolades at the 2025 Internal Newsletter Awards organized by Wiz Works. The company garnered a Silver Award in the "Web/App Internal Newsletter Category" and a Bronze Award in both the "Video Newsletter Category" and the "Special Category."

In a competitive field of 147 entries from various renowned companies, Five Group secured the 13th position in its category with the Silver Award due to its clear objectives and targeted approach. This recognition is a testament to the company's commitment to fostering communication and engagement among its employees.

What is the Internal Newsletter Awards?

The Internal Newsletter Awards is an annual event held nationwide, initiated by Wiz Works. It includes a competition for internal newsletter projects and showcases outstanding initiatives. Since its inception in 2002, the awards have gained prominence for their meticulous judging process and well-received presentations. This year marked the 24th edition, receiving a record 505 entries from 224 companies across the nation.

Five Group's Winning Project

Award-winning Project Title: Real Voices of New Graduates in the Izakaya Division: "One Year Later, How Is It?" Special Roundtable!

The project aimed to support onboarding for first-year new graduates, targeting the particularly critical summer period when turnover rates tend to rise. By delivering genuine insights from the previous year's cohort to the incoming graduates, the initiative fostered a sense of connection and reassurance among new employees.

The roundtable discussion format allowed for organic conversations and sharing of experiences, greatly resonating with both new hires and the broader audience. Following its publication, the article marked the highest reaction ever recorded internally and contributed to improved retention rates. It served as a powerful tool in enhancing recruitment, training, and employee retention.

Judges' Comments

The judges praised the initiative, noting, "This project serves as a powerful tool for potential applicants and interns, effectively showcasing the company’s commitment to employee development and the supportive atmosphere nurtured by senior staff." They also highlighted the natural flow of conversation within the roundtable discussions, praising the role of the HR development team in facilitating meaningful dialogue and maintaining high levels of engagement. The warm and inviting atmosphere captured through photographs further enhanced the overall effectiveness of the project.

Five Group’s Commitment to Internal Communication

Since 2016, Five Group has been dedicated to enhancing its internal communication strategies. Initially utilizing magazines and wall newspapers, the company transitioned to delivering web-based articles via internal LINE channels in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With every employee, including part-timers, as its audience, the newsletters aim to bridge the gap between employees and the company. The goal is to create a sense of security and camaraderie among staff, ultimately translating to a better experience for customers.

The web articles are primarily published as open newsletters, contributing to company branding efforts and recruitment activities. Five Group’s commitment to transparent communication is reflected in its Open Internal Newsletter.

About Five Group

- Company Name: Five Group, Inc.
- Established: June 30, 2003
- Headquarters: 2-5-10 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino City, Tokyo, Japan
- CEO: Kenshi Sakamoto
- Employees: 2,346 (456 full-time and 1,890 part-time employees, consolidated group)
- Awards: GPTW's Best Workplace Ranking - No. 1 in the Food Industry; METI's Health Management Superior Entity - 7 consecutive years; Stress-Free Company 2024 Award; Grand Prix at Internal Newsletter Awards 2022.