Fullcast Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
4848
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Recruitment & Staffing Services
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
September 1990
Listing Year
June 2001
Official Website
https://www.fullcastholdings.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Fullcast Holdings is a leading comprehensive human resources services company founded in 1990, mainly engaged in short-term business support and security services.

Current Situation

Fullcast Holdings recorded consolidated sales of approximately ¥68.5 billion, operating profit of approximately ¥7.1 billion, and net profit of approximately ¥5.5 billion for the fiscal year ending December 2024. Its mainstay businesses are short-term business support and security services, with numerous bases nationwide, centering on talent dispatch to logistics and manufacturing sites, maintaining stable performance. The group includes related companies for security and one-off job placements, offering diversified services in the human resources field. In the past, it has received administrative guidance for illegal practices in worker dispatching operations, making compliance enhancement a key management issue. Recently, it has focused on group reorganization and sports sponsorships to improve brand image. Toward sustainable growth, it continues to leverage IT and explore new businesses, emphasizing improvements in the quality of human resources.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Formerly held naming rights to Miyagi Stadium as 'Fullcast Stadium Miyagi'.
  • Pioneered the daily payroll system.
  • Once engaged in sports agency business.
  • Active in supporting independent leagues and sponsorship activities.
  • Received multiple administrative guidances for Worker Dispatch Law violations in the past.
  • Concluded partner contract with B.LEAGUE's Sun Rockers Shibuya.
  • Attracted attention due to past conflicts with labor unions and labor issues.
  • Multiple group companies operate diverse human resources services.
  • Participated in sponsorships for martial arts events in the 2000s.
  • Originated from a home tutor dispatch company and achieved diversification.
  • Active as an owner company of sports teams.
  • Reached current state after reorganization of bankrupt group companies.
  • History of reported issues regarding personal information management of workers.
  • Uses unique term 'cast' for dispatch staff.
  • Focuses on support and benefits not only for employees but also dispatch staff.

Hidden Connections

  • Deep ties to regional sports promotion through sports management business.
  • Networks with numerous public facilities and large events via security business.
  • Capital relations with IT-related businesses changed after selling shares of former Fullcast Technology.
  • Business collaboration with Photon Communication, which is also a major shareholder.
  • Aggregates one-off job information via Otesudai Networks, a group company.
  • Unique operational rules existed during the period of payroll system changes for employees.
  • Strengthens corporate branding through sponsorship contracts with sports teams.
  • Past legal violation issues led to president change and strengthened management structure.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Effects of compliance strengthening following Worker Dispatch Law amendments
  • Evolution of efficient talent matching technology via IT utilization
  • Increased dispatch demand due to labor shortages from declining working-age population
  • Expansion into new business areas, especially sports-related
  • Service development tailored to diverse work style needs
  • Improved group management efficiency through reorganization and integration
  • Establishment of competitive edge via strengthened region-specific services
  • Brand enhancement through proactive SDGs and social responsibility responses
  • Business strategies linked to domestic and international talent demand trends
  • Strengthened career support programs for workers

Strategic Goals

  • Maintain and expand domestic top market share in short-term dispatch
  • Achieve 30% business efficiency improvement through IT service expansion
  • Establish sustainable employment environment aligned with SDGs goals
  • Enhance brand value in sports business and establish new revenue sources
  • Complete legal compliance and risk management across the group
  • Develop new services responding to diverse customer needs
  • Strengthen collaborations with local communities and governments
  • Accelerate diversity promotion for optimized talent utilization
  • Improve retention rates through enhanced dispatch staff benefits
  • Achieve annual sales exceeding ¥100 billion by 2030

Business Segments

Short-term Contract Work and Staffing

Overview
Provides services to a wide range of industries through short-term and one-off staffing and work contracting.
Competitiveness
Nationwide network and rapid talent matching capabilities
Customers
  • Logistics companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Call center operators
  • Event planning companies
  • Restaurant chains
  • Warehouse operators
  • E-commerce related companies
  • Local governments
  • Sports event operators
Products
  • Short-term dispatch staff
  • Work contracting services
  • Light work contracting
  • Event staff dispatch
  • Sales support dispatch

Security and Safety Management Services

Overview
Implements safety assurance through diverse security services and related operations.
Competitiveness
Legal compliance and specialized staff training system
Customers
  • Commercial facilities
  • Construction sites
  • Public facilities
  • Event organizers
  • Logistics centers
  • Local governments
Products
  • Various security staff
  • Event setup and dismantling
  • Traffic guidance
  • Facility security

Recruitment and Job Placement Support

Overview
Provides recruitment and job support information services.
Competitiveness
Extensive job seeker database and support system
Customers
  • Corporate HR departments
  • Job ad agencies
  • Job seekers
  • Specialized professionals
Products
  • Recruitment services
  • Job placement support programs

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Extensive short-term dispatch network
  • Service diversification through group company collaboration
  • Brand recognition via sports-related businesses and advertising
  • Rapid response via nationwide branch network
  • Track record of dispatch to diverse industries
  • Accumulated know-how from years of business experience
  • Flexible staffing tailored to customer needs
  • Proprietary staff management system
  • Strengthened risk management framework
  • Abundant customer base
  • Strong sales capabilities
  • Legal compliance and enhanced compliance
  • Stable financial foundation
  • Improved visibility through sports sponsorship contracts
  • Provision of diverse dispatch formats

Competitive Advantages

  • Leads the market with comprehensive human resources services
  • Abundant track record and customer trust in short-term dispatch
  • Utilizes group subsidiaries for security and one-off job responses
  • Expands customer touchpoints through sports and event businesses
  • Rapid talent matching technology and operational expertise
  • Superior regional responsiveness via nationwide branch network
  • Enhanced cast services such as daily pay
  • Ongoing strengthening of compliance system for social credit recovery
  • Reflects customer needs with diverse work formats
  • Business efficiency via IT system utilization
  • Trust through industry group collaborations and social contributions
  • Extensive sports-related sponsorships
  • Able to utilize staff in diverse employment formats
  • Stable capital structure with solid investment base
  • Builds long-term partnerships with customer companies

Threats

  • Operational risks from strengthened Worker Dispatch Law regulations
  • Risk of exposure of illegal worker dispatch practices
  • Intensifying price competition from competitors
  • Decline in labor supply due to aging population
  • Delays in technological innovation and digitalization
  • Brand image deterioration from declining social trust
  • Unstable dispatch demand due to economic fluctuations
  • Cost increases from rising demands for labor environment improvements
  • Challenges in overseas expansion and domestic market saturation
  • Competitive pressure from new entrants
  • Difficulty in securing dispatch staff
  • Business stagnation risks from disasters or pandemics

Innovations

2024: Enhanced Talent Matching via IT Systems

Overview
Introduced AI-based matching system to maximize immediate staffing.
Impact
Achieved 30% improvement in matching accuracy and efficient talent allocation.

2023: Official Top Partner Contract with Sports Team

Overview
Entered contract with B.LEAGUE's Sun Rockers Shibuya to strengthen brand value.
Impact
Contributes to increased recognition among younger demographics.

2022: Shift from Daily/Weekly to Monthly Payroll

Overview
Reviewed payroll methods and introduced new attendance management system.
Impact
Improved staff convenience and administrative efficiency.

2021: Strengthened Digital Recruitment Advertising

Overview
Launched direct recruitment campaigns using SNS and video ads.
Impact
Increased applicants by 20% and reduced recruitment costs.

2020: Expansion of Sports Management Business

Overview
Began operations of D.LEAGUE team 'FULLCAST RAISERZ'.
Impact
Expanded corporate recognition in sports domain.

Sustainability

  • Compliance enhancement and labor environment improvement efforts
  • Social contributions through sports support for local communities
  • Promotion of female and senior talent utilization
  • Environmental load reduction via IT-driven business efficiency
  • Promotion of diverse work styles and minority support