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Navigating HR Strategies in Times of Rising Prices and Inflation

In light of current economic challenges, including rising prices and inflation, Kort Valuta Co., Ltd. is excited to announce an upcoming seminar designed for HR professionals and backend office staff. The seminar, led by Shuu Kamiyama, a licensed social insurance and labor lawyer from Crescendo Labor Office, will delve into crucial HR strategies tailored for managing recruitment and retention in a financially stringent environment. It will take place on May 27, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:00 at the Kort Valuta headquarters in Shibuya, Tokyo. This seminar is free of charge and has a limited capacity of 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

Background of the Seminar

The continually rising cost of living has placed significant pressure on employees, requiring companies to adopt more flexible HR policies. Despite wage increases, many employees find it challenging to perceive a real increase in their take-home pay due to the burden of social insurance and tax obligations. This has contributed to difficulties in both recruitment and retention of staff. To address this issue, the concept of a “third raise,” which emphasizes the use of benefits beyond mere salary increases, is gaining traction among businesses seeking to enhance employee satisfaction and loyalty.

With media attention focusing on this notion of the “third raise,” companies like Kort Valuta are exploring new ways to enhance employees' actual take-home pay through benefits that convert into electronic money. Such initiatives could not only boost employee satisfaction but also contribute to reducing turnover rates. Recent coverage in TOKYO MX News showcased our unique approach to improving employees’ net income through the practical use of electronic-based benefits.

Seminar Outline

The seminar will provide dual viewpoints concerning HR measures in an inflationary environment:

• - Insights from social insurance and labor law perspectives on effective policy planning
• - Practical operational strategies for implementing these policies in a corporate setting

Seminars Main Content

1. Overview of HR policies under inflation and price increases
2. Key points for reviewing wage increases and welfare programs
3. Concrete solutions to tackle the challenge of improving take-home pay despite wage increases
4. Administrative examples of successful initiatives from other companies
5. Directions for utilizing the concept of “third raise” effectively

What Attendees Will Gain

Participants will come away with:

• - Clarity on appropriate HR strategies adapted to their organizational needs
• - Understanding of policy designs that do not rely solely on salary increases
• - A practical framework to visualize their own organization’s initiatives based on the examples shared during the seminar

Featured Speakers

• - Shuu Kamiyama, Chief Labor Officer at Crescendo Labor Office
• - Hitoshi Tanaka, COO at Kort Valuta

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is ideal for:

• - HR professionals grappling with recruitment and retention issues
• - Organizations considering alternatives to salary increases
• - Individuals interested in learning about successful practices from other companies

Live Q&A and opportunities for networking among participants will be included to facilitate information exchange and collaborative learning.

For registration details, please click here.

Future Perspectives

At Kort Valuta, we are committed to supporting businesses as they adapt to the increasingly challenging environment characterized by inflation and labor shortages. Through a combination of policy design and operational strategies, we strive to foster sustainable solutions that benefit both employees and employers. By utilizing electronic money products and enhancing benefit systems, we believe we can encourage better engagement and job satisfaction within the workforce.

As we continue to explore innovative HR strategies in response to economic shifts, our goal is to provide new options that ensure a better work-life balance for employees and sustainable operational success for businesses.

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Crescendo Labor Office Overview

• - Company Name: Crescendo Labor Office
• - Location: 3-6-3 Ueno, Taitou-ku, Tokyo
• - Representative: Shuu Kamiyama
• - Business Details: Payroll calculation, labor management, subsidy application support, and recruitment assistance.

Kort Valuta Company Overview

• - Company Name: Kort Valuta
• - Location: 3-11-2 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• - Representative: Hideki Shibata
• - Business Details: Issuance, planning, management of various cards and smart ring development and sales.