Timee Establishes Comprehensive Partnership with Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture

Timee and Sakai City Forge Comprehensive Partnership

In a significant move towards addressing local labor shortages, Timee Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Rei Ogawa) has established a comprehensive partnership with Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture. This groundbreaking agreement aims to leverage Timee's innovative gap-time job service to enhance labor acquisition and job creation within the city.

Sakai City: A Blend of Nature and History

Nestled in the northern region of Fukui Prefecture, Sakai City boasts a rich natural environment with breathtaking views of mountains and the Sea of Japan. Known for its historical treasures, such as the stunning Tojinbo cliffs—a national natural monument—and the unique Maruoka Castle, which is the only keep built before the Edo period in the Hokuriku region, the city represents a beautiful synergy between culture and nature.

Despite these attractions, Sakai City is grappling with challenges such as a declining birthrate and an aging population. Over the past two decades, from 2000 to 2020, the senior demographic (aged 65 and above) has surged by approximately 8,300 individuals, while the young adult population (ages 20 to 30) has decreased by about 6,300, alongside a reduction of 4,200 in the youth population (under 15). This trend indicates a continuous rise in the aging rate and a worrying decline in younger demographics, posing serious implications for the local workforce and industry sustainability.

The Partnership's Goals

The newly established partnership seeks to utilize Timee's gap-time job service to facilitate labor acquisition for local businesses while also generating new employment opportunities. By stimulating the potential workforce within Sakai City, the collaboration promotes diverse working styles, which aligns with Timee's mission: "To create an infrastructure that expands the possibilities of life through work."

The comprehensive agreement outlines several collaborative initiatives, including:

- Hosting seminars for local businesses to introduce and support the implementation of new employment options via gap-time work.
- Encouraging various demographics, especially parenting generations, to take advantage of the flexible working hours and locations through the services provided by Timee.

Timee's Commitment to Local Governments

So far, Timee has established partnerships with 21 prefectures and 39 municipalities across Japan, with the collaboration with Sakai City being the 40th municipal partnership and the first of its kind in Fukui Prefecture. This reflects Timee's commitment to tackling regional challenges by working closely with local governments and communities.

For further details regarding Timee's partnerships with local authorities, please visit their Local Government Page.

Company Overview

- Establishment: August 2017
- CEO: Rei Ogawa
- Location: 35th Floor, Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Website: Timee Corp
- Timee Lab: Timee Lab