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Seminar on Salon Recruitment

Date: June 30, 2026
Location: Shinjuku Minds Tower, Tokyo, Japan
Organized by: Walk-on and officiated by Takashi Sakaguchi of Chainon.

In the competitive world of beauty and hairdressing, attracting and retaining talent has become a significant challenge for salon owners. Understanding this need, Walk-on, a recruitment service aimed specifically at the beauty industry, is pleased to announce its inaugural seminar focused on effective hiring practices tailored for salon owners and managers.

About the Seminar

The event, titled "Becoming a Chooseable Salon: Do You Even Want to Hire?" is set to address pressing recruitment issues faced by smaller salons, particularly those with fewer than ten locations. The seminar will feature insights from Takashi Sakaguchi, the founder and CEO of Chainon, alongside Masatsugu Kobayashi, the CEO of Walk-on. The presentations will delve into the latest industry trends, outlining practical strategies for enhancing the appeal of salons to potential employees.

Practical Strategies to Implement

Participants will learn key topics including:

• - Designing for Success: How to create an attractive work environment that draws in top talent.
• - Effective Use of Social Media: Leveraging platforms effectively to promote your salon's ethos and culture to potential recruits.
• - Building a Stable Organization: Strategies to develop a cohesive team culture that reduces turnover.

Each segment is designed to be practical, offering actionable insights that salon owners can implement immediately upon returning to their establishments. The opportunity to interact with fellow participants facing similar recruitment challenges provides additional value, creating a supportive community feeling.

Event Details

• - Time:

- Seminar: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Networking Session: 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
- Final Departure: 8:30 PM

• - Cost: The seminar is free of charge, while the networking session will have a nominal fee of 6,000 yen, limited to the first 30 attendees. Please note, only salon representatives from establishments with less than ten branches are eligible to register for this event.

Registration

Participants must register in advance due to limited seating. To secure your spot at this transformative seminar and networking session, visit the provided links.

Meet the Experts

Takashi Sakaguchi

CEO, Chainon
Born in 1986 in Kyoto, Sakaguchi has extensive experience in establishing trustworthy business practices within the beauty sector. He advocates for an update to the operational systems of salons, aiming for a structural transformation in the industry.

Masatsugu Kobayashi

CEO, Walk-on
Kobayashi, having transitioned from a firefighter to the creator of Walk-on, brings a unique perspective to recruitment challenges within the beauty industry, increasing operational effectiveness through innovative hiring solutions.

Join us to equip your salon with the necessary tools and insights to attract not just any talent, but the right talent for enduring success.
For more information or inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our official site Walk-on.