Discover the Latest Insights from PORTERS MAGAZINE Staffing Volume 25

PORTERS MAGAZINE Staffing Vol.25 Released

On December 26, 2025, PORTERS Co., Ltd., a company specializing in cloud systems for the HR business, launched its newest edition of PORTERS MAGAZINE Staffing Vol.25. As of January 16, 2026, the magazine's website is live, providing readers with valuable insights into the HR industry.

The PORTERS MAGAZINE Staffing focuses on the theme of enhancing the value of the HR business sector and promoting job creation to support business growth. This publication aims to encourage companies to deliver higher value services, which, in turn, facilitates the creation of quality employment opportunities. By addressing both corporate strategies and individual career journeys, the magazine plays a pivotal role in nurturing the workforce that sustains the Japanese economy.

Special Interview with Janosuke Michigami

This issue features a special interview with Janosuke Michigami, the newly appointed CEO of Randstad Co., Ltd., who transitioned from a different industry. His insights shed light on the evolving landscape of HR and employment.

Feature Theme: Unleashing Human Potential

The feature theme, "Unleashing Human Potential", includes interviews with industry leaders:

NX Career Road Co., Ltd.

Yoichi Sagikawa, President of NX Career Road Co., Ltd., speaks about the fusion of people and technology in striving to become a next-generation comprehensive HR service provider focused on the logistics sector.

Mynavi Corporation

Katsunori Fujimoto, Segment Head of the HR dispatch and BPO segment at Mynavi Corporation, shares his vision for the future within the staffing and BPO domains.

Special Talk

In a special talk segment, Yoshihide Kobayashi, President of Wacoal Career Service, discusses how staffing companies act as partners supporting the growth of individuals and businesses alike.

Pick Up

The publication also spotlighted an exciting collaboration between Porters Co., Ltd. and Toshiya Otsuka on innovations in applicant handling processes with PORTERS SAISOKU. This initiative aims to simplify the application and interview scheduling process, aiming for a response time of within five minutes.

TOPICS

In the tech section, James Mezbah, VP & General Manager of Conversational AI at Mico, reveals how they have achieved a staggering 12.5 times increase in call volume and reduced acquisition costs to a tenth by focusing on human-centric interactions.

About PORTERS MAGAZINE

Since its inception in 2009 as a niche publication for the HR industry, PORTERS MAGAZINE has released 270,000 copies and has garnered a loyal readership both in print and online. In 2023, it underwent a significant rebranding as the 'Staffing/Agent/Asia' edition, with an annual output of 168,000 copies, focusing on cutting-edge hiring strategies and labor market trends.

Looking Ahead

PORTERS MAGAZINE aims to serve as a vital platform for those involved in human resource strategies, continuously striving to support the growth of businesses in the industry.