Quick

Basic Information

Stock Code
4318
Industry
Services Industry
Category Detail
Recruitment & Staffing Services
Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
Establishment Year
September 1980
Listing Year
October 2001
Official Website
https://919.jp/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Overview

Quick is a comprehensive human resources services company established in 1980, a leading player that centers on construction job placements and nurse introductions while also operating specialized information sites.

Current Situation

Quick posted consolidated sales of approximately 21 billion yen and assets of approximately 13.5 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2020. Headquartered in Osaka, it offers a wide range of human resources services centered on the medical and construction sectors. It operates specialized job introduction sites for nurses and medical representatives, establishing a solid competitive position in the industry. It is focusing on strengthening IT-based job information services and improving matching accuracy for specialized talent. Through diversified business development via subsidiaries, it has built a stable performance foundation. For sustainability, it engages in social contribution activities such as regional community support. Moving forward, it aims for sustainable growth by expanding digital human resources services and developing new services to adapt to market changes. Recently, it has been implementing corporate management improvements such as personnel reshuffles and share cancellations.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founded in 1980, a long-established company specialized in professional job placements.
  • Nurse job site 'Kango Roo!' is among the largest in the industry.
  • Regional close-knit company headquartered in Osaka with nationwide expansion.
  • Pioneered early launch of specialized job site for MR (medical representatives).
  • Provides multifaceted human resources services through multiple subsidiaries.
  • High matching accuracy by linking site operations and talent recruitment business.
  • Deploys pioneering HR consulting services.
  • Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market with high trust level.
  • Focusing on talent recruitment in the growing nursing care field.
  • Possesses network infrastructure connecting rural and urban job markets.
  • Achieves efficient job information dissemination through IT utilization.
  • Maintains numerous elite teams specialized in professional recruitment.
  • Actively implementing community contribution activities.
  • Also handles education and training to nurture experts in diverse fields.
  • Human resources service company with high attention from inside and outside the industry.

Hidden Connections

  • Has formed long-term partnerships with major medical industry clients.
  • Contributes to solving social issues by advancing talent development in nursing care and welfare fields.
  • Collaborating with multiple IT companies on joint development of job information technology.
  • Partners with educational institutions to support career advancement for professionals.
  • Considering entry into domestic and international markets, with expectations for future growth.
  • Pursuing business expansion in cooperation with shareholder Atom Planning.
  • Expanding specialized job sites to differentiate from competitors.
  • Actively participating in local government employment promotion initiatives.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Market expansion from increasing demand for specialized job types
  • Service efficiency gains from digital transformation
  • Increasing medical and nursing care demand due to aging society
  • Improved convenience of online recruitment services
  • Heightened talent mobility from promotion of diverse work styles
  • Expanding needs for local-focused talent services
  • Growing social demand for sustainable talent development
  • Demand for high-quality services accompanying regulatory strengthening
  • Promotion of foreign talent utilization with globalization
  • Advanced and optimized job information via IT

Strategic Goals

  • Revenue diversification through increased sales by specialized field
  • Improved talent matching accuracy via AI utilization
  • Market share expansion in domestic and international specialized job markets
  • Enhanced contribution to local communities and brand strengthening
  • Advancement of sustainability and employee satisfaction improvement
  • Further expansion of online training services
  • Establishment of leading position in nursing care talent recruitment
  • Building business structure capable of addressing diverse customer needs
  • Promotion of employment and social participation for women and people with disabilities
  • Ongoing operational efficiency improvements for management stability

Business Segments

Medical Talent Recruitment

Overview
Provides specialized talent recruitment and career support in the medical field.
Competitiveness
Achieves high-precision talent matching specialized in specific fields.
Customers
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Medical Institutions
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Medical Device Manufacturers
  • Nursing Care Facilities
  • Welfare Facilities
  • Medical Education Institutions
Products
  • Nurse Recruitment
  • Medical Representative Recruitment
  • Medical Technician Dispatch
  • Medical Professional Training
  • Nursing Care Staff Dispatch
  • Medical Career Consulting

Construction Engineer Recruitment

Overview
Provides recruitment and dispatch services for highly specialized talent in the construction industry.
Competitiveness
Industry expertise with extensive talent network and know-how.
Customers
  • Construction Companies
  • Architectural Design Firms
  • General Contractors
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Facility Management Companies
  • Site Supervisor Offices
Products
  • Architectural Engineer Recruitment
  • Site Supervisor Recruitment
  • Construction Site Staff Dispatch
  • Safety Management Support
  • Architectural CAD Operator Dispatch

Talent Information Site Operations

Overview
Conducts job and hiring support via information sites specialized in specific professions.
Competitiveness
Specialized by field to cover a wide range of job seekers.
Customers
  • Job Seekers
  • Talent Agencies
  • Corporate HR Departments
  • Educational Institutions
Products
  • Job Information Distribution Service
  • Job Change Support Platform
  • Specialized Job Information Content

HR Consulting

Overview
Implements support and consulting services for HR-related operations.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive support from outsourcing to motivation management.
Customers
  • Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Large Corporations
  • Local Governments
  • Educational Institutions
Products
  • Recruitment Support Services
  • Motivation Improvement Measures
  • Labor Management Consulting

Training and Talent Development

Overview
Provides education and training services to support organizational and individual growth.
Competitiveness
Customizable for companies by instructors with extensive practical experience.
Customers
  • Corporate Executives
  • HR Personnel
  • Managers
  • Young Employees
Products
  • Business Manners Training
  • Manager Education
  • Career Development Programs

Nursing Care and Welfare Talent Support

Overview
Provides comprehensive talent support services in nursing care and welfare fields.
Competitiveness
Specialized in the field to deliver high-quality talent.
Customers
  • Nursing Care Facilities
  • Welfare Facilities
  • Local Governments
  • Medical Institutions
Products
  • Nursing Care Staff Recruitment and Dispatch
  • Welfare Talent Development Programs
  • Job Support Services

Specialized Job Dispatch Services

Overview
Addresses diverse needs with specialized job dispatch.
Competitiveness
Capable of quickly providing optimal talent for each project.
Customers
  • IT Companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Design Firms
  • Media Companies
Products
  • IT Engineer Dispatch
  • Design and CAD Operator Dispatch
  • Planning and Marketing Talent Dispatch

Overseas Talent Services

Overview
Deploys overseas-related services addressing domestic and international talent needs.
Competitiveness
Leverages multilingual support and overseas networks.
Customers
  • Foreign Companies
  • Multinational Corporations
  • Companies Expanding Overseas
Products
  • Foreign Talent Recruitment
  • Overseas HR Consulting
  • Global Dispatch Services

Recruitment Advertising Operations

Overview
Provides planning and operations for effective recruitment advertising.
Competitiveness
Support for maximizing effectiveness based on data analysis.
Customers
  • Job Ad Agencies
  • Corporate HR Departments
  • Job Site Operators
Products
  • Job Ad Creation and Distribution
  • Ad Effectiveness Analysis
  • Target Marketing

Career Consulting

Overview
Consulting to support career formation for individuals and companies.
Competitiveness
Detailed support by specialized consultants.
Customers
  • Individual Job Seekers
  • Corporate HR
  • Job Changers
Products
  • Career Counseling
  • Vocational Aptitude Assessment
  • Job Matching

Labor Market Research Services

Overview
Provides information based on labor market trend research and analysis.
Competitiveness
Reliability backed by extensive data and track record.
Customers
  • Government Agencies
  • Corporations
  • Think Tanks
Products
  • Market Trend Analysis
  • Employment Statistics Research
  • Labor Policy Proposals

Event and Seminar Operations

Overview
Hosts events and seminars for talent development and recruitment support.
Competitiveness
Planning and operational capabilities to meet diverse needs.
Customers
  • Corporate Training Personnel
  • Job Seekers
  • Industry Associations
Products
  • Career Seminars
  • Job Consultation Events
  • Talent Development Courses

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High expertise in specialized field talent recruitment
  • Revenue stability from diverse service offerings
  • Local network and trust
  • Proven track record in operating abundant online job sites
  • Strong corporate branding and recognition
  • Specialized know-how in HR consulting
  • Broad business scope through multifaceted subsidiaries
  • High-precision matching technology based on years of industry experience
  • High level of employee specialized knowledge and skills
  • Business efficiency improvements via latest IT utilization
  • Stable financial base
  • Ability to address segmented customer bases
  • Flexible service customization
  • Powerful nationwide network expansion
  • Know-how in talent development and education business

Competitive Advantages

  • Deep approach to niche markets specialized in nurses and construction engineers
  • Unique job information platform built through specialized information sites
  • Comprehensive strength from diverse services in medical and nursing care fields
  • Differentiation from competitors via industry-specific HR consulting services
  • Covers broad customer base by strengthening both online and offline channels
  • Close collaboration with local companies for job support system
  • Integrated support system from consulting to recruitment
  • Efficient matching realized through active IT technology adoption
  • Multifaceted business portfolio addressing diverse talent needs
  • Differentiation through job information provision for specialized jobs
  • Enhanced reliability via local-focused services
  • High-quality talent production through unique development programs
  • Service planning responsive to industry trends
  • Utilization of partnership networks across wide industries
  • Brand strength and track record in talent recruitment market

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in the talent recruitment industry
  • Market share pressure from new entrants
  • Risk of fluctuations in job demand due to economic changes
  • Rising business costs from strengthened regulations
  • Customer dispersion due to diversification of job media
  • Worsening labor shortages accompanying population decline
  • Intensified service competition from IT advancements
  • Impact from global economic uncertainties
  • Talent outflow risk accompanying labor market fluidity
  • Sudden social change risks such as new infectious diseases
  • Stricter information and personal data protection
  • Service adaptation burden from diversifying job seeker needs

Innovations

2024: Introduction of AI Matching System

Overview
Utilizes the latest AI technology to achieve high-precision matching between talent and companies.
Impact
20% improvement in matching success rate, enhanced service satisfaction

2023: Major Overhaul of Nurse Specialized Information Site 'Kango Roo!'

Overview
Improved user interface for better usability, increasing job seeker registrations.
Impact
30% increase in registrants, revenue growth from extended usage time

2022: Launch of Online Training Services

Overview
Newly developed and launched online talent development training for companies and job seekers.
Impact
15% increase in new customer acquisitions

2021: Enhanced Job Information Delivery via Mobile App

Overview
Introduced real-time job information delivery system using smartphone apps.
Impact
40% increase in applications via smartphones

2020: Introduction of Talent Recruitment Automation Tools

Overview
Automated parts of back-office and matching operations for efficiency.
Impact
15% improvement in operational efficiency, personnel cost reductions

Sustainability

  • Deployment of dedicated job services to promote employment of people with disabilities
  • Implementation of talent development programs in collaboration with local communities
  • Promotion of diverse work styles through strengthened women's career support
  • Environmental burden reduction through paperless initiatives
  • Employee support activities aimed at improving working conditions