en-japan

Basic Information

Stock Code
4849
Industry
Service Industry
Category Detail
Recruitment & Staffing Services
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
January 2000
Listing Year
June 2001
Official Website
https://corp.en-japan.com/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Other Companies
JAC, Pasona Group, SMS, Gakujo, Dip, Quick, Creek & River, Fullcast Holdings, LITALICO, Tolite, INTLOOP

Overview

en-japan is a leading company in the human resources services industry founded in 2000, operating job information media and providing diverse HR Tech services with a strong market foundation domestically and internationally.

Current Situation

en-japan posted consolidated sales of 67.6 billion yen and operating profit of 5.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2024, showing solid performance. With its job information media business as the foundation, it develops talent referral and corporate hiring support services, securing a firm position in Japan's human resources services market. In recent years, it has actively developed HR technology, offering proprietary services such as the recruitment support tool "engage" and the employee turnover risk visualization tool "HR OnBoard." Overseas, it has entered emerging markets like Vietnam and India, promoting global business expansion. For sustainability, it prioritizes employee returns, focusing on enhancing organizational engagement and leveraging diverse talent. In 2025, it plans to change its name to "En" to refresh the brand and eliminate overseas misconceptions. Going forward, it will strengthen digital talent services and overseas market expansion as growth pillars, aiming to improve mid- to long-term corporate value.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Growth company listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange 5 years after service launch
  • Name change strategically resolves overseas company misrecognition
  • Pioneered HR Tech early and leads the market
  • Multi-layered services from young to mid-career and high-class
  • Advanced in EB (Employer Branding) support using HR data analysis
  • Aggressively targets emerging markets in overseas talent referral business
  • Recruitment support tool "engage" available for free
  • Unique culture where president shares meals with employees 5 days a week
  • Developed and provides tool to quantify employee turnover risk
  • Diversified expansion including management of freelance job sites
  • Market pioneer in recruitment reference check services
  • Operates comprehensive job change services for diverse professionals
  • Renamed review site to improve trust and usability
  • Proactive stance on collaborations with peers and partners
  • High evaluations for system and service usability

Hidden Connections

  • Leverages talent referral subsidiaries in India and Vietnam to strengthen domestic and international matching
  • Deep market ties with related firms like Dip and JAC Recruitment
  • Headquartered in Shinjuku Island Tower, surrounded by many IT companies
  • Aims to resolve overseas misidentification issues through name change
  • Contributes to DX promotion for Japanese SMEs with recruitment support tools
  • SNS-based recruitment PR gaining industry attention
  • Deploys industry-specific talent services across multiple subsidiaries
  • High salary return rate contributes to employee motivation

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Demand for recruitment efficiency via digital transformation
  • Capture of rapidly expanding freelance market
  • Additional revenue from HR Tech service diversification
  • Expansion of talent services in overseas emerging markets
  • Strengthening brand power of multi-layered job services
  • New service development adapting to diverse work styles
  • Increasing HR-related needs from corporate ESG enhancement
  • Recruitment activation linked to job market economic recovery
  • Improved talent matching accuracy via AI
  • Customer retention through UX improvements
  • Expansion of demand for integrated HR systems
  • Securing and retaining top talent through employee returns

Strategic Goals

  • Maintain top share in domestic job services market
  • Achieve over 20% sales ratio from overseas talent services
  • Promote automation of recruitment support using AI and big data
  • Maximize business efficiency through company-wide digitalization
  • Maintain employee retention rate above 90%
  • Obtain top ESG rating certification
  • Achieve 300 billion yen in new business sales
  • Provide comprehensive platform supporting diverse workers
  • Further penetration of corporate culture and brand value
  • Sustainable growth through strengthened regional community ties

Business Segments

Recruitment Support Tool Business

Overview
Provides tools to streamline recruitment management and candidate evaluation.
Competitiveness
Offers a one-stop recruitment support platform.
Customers
  • SMEs
  • Large Corporations
  • HR Departments
  • Recruitment Managers
  • Talent Agencies
Products
  • engage
  • Talent Viewer
  • HR OnBoard
  • Hirehub
  • Video Interview

Talent Referral Service Business

Overview
Deploys extensive talent referral services domestically and internationally.
Competitiveness
Multinational network and specialized matching expertise.
Customers
  • Corporate Executives
  • Corporate HR Departments
  • Job Changers
  • Foreign-Affiliated Companies
  • Fast-Growing Startups
Products
  • en Agent
  • Navigos Group
  • Future Focus Infotech
  • New Era India Consultancy

HR Training and Organizational Support

Overview
Services supporting HR skill development and organizational performance improvement.
Competitiveness
Precise training programs based on data analysis.
Customers
  • HR Departments
  • Managers
  • Training Coordinators
  • Organizational Development Staff
Products
  • En Courage
  • TALENT ANALYTICS
  • enSX

Reference Check Service

Overview
Efficiently supports credibility checks during recruitment.
Competitiveness
Cloud-based for rapid and reliable surveys.
Customers
  • Recruitment Managers
  • Corporate Executives
  • HR Departments
Products
  • ASHIATO

Overseas Job Information Service

Overview
Provides job information in Southeast Asia and India.
Competitiveness
Strong region-specific personal networks.
Customers
  • Companies Expanding Overseas
  • Overseas Job Seekers
  • Multinational Corporations
Products
  • Navigos Group
  • Future Focus Infotech

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Proven track record operating major domestic job sites
  • Diverse talent services and HR Tech offerings
  • Global expansion through overseas ventures
  • Extensive customer base and networks
  • Service development incorporating cutting-edge technology
  • High brand recognition and trust
  • Experienced leadership from management
  • Capability to handle wide range of industries
  • High customer evaluations and repeat rate
  • Solid financial base and stable revenue
  • Leadership in reference check field
  • Synergy creation through diversified services
  • Coverage from new graduates to high-class talent
  • Expansion of region-focused overseas business
  • Corporate culture emphasizing employee returns

Competitive Advantages

  • One-stop service deployment for individuals and corporations
  • Ownership of innovative HR Tech recruitment tools
  • Secured unique markets through early entry into emerging countries
  • Operation of job media covering diverse occupations and career levels
  • Trust gained through robust review platforms
  • High matching accuracy in talent referrals leveraging extensive know-how
  • Realized convenience and efficiency with cloud services
  • Flexible service configurations responsive to customer needs
  • Data-driven HR evaluation and training solutions
  • Proactive investment in new businesses demonstrating growth mindset
  • Utilization of both online and offline channels
  • Leveraging strengths of local overseas subsidiaries
  • Steering by management well-versed in talent industry
  • Talent retention through comprehensive employee support programs
  • Synergistic effects from broad collaborations with related companies

Threats

  • Impact of talent shortages causing recruitment difficulties
  • Accelerated digitalization by competitors
  • Economic fluctuation risks in job market
  • Political and economic risks in overseas operations
  • Strengthened regulations like personal information protection laws
  • Diversification of market needs due to changing work environments
  • Burden of responding to rapid technological advancements
  • Rising advertising costs
  • Price pressures from intensified competition in recruitment market
  • Emergence of new entrants
  • Decline in job postings due to deteriorating macroeconomic conditions
  • Challenges in ensuring talent service quality

Innovations

2024: Rebranding Company Review Site to "Lighthouse"

Overview
Refreshed existing review site to enhance accuracy and usability of company reputations.
Impact
Contributes to improved user satisfaction and corporate trustworthiness.

2023: Launch of Recruitment Transformation Support Service "enSX"

Overview
Introduced AI-powered sales transformation and performance improvement support service.
Impact
Contributes to improved recruitment efficiency for corporate clients.

2021: Launch of "Engage" Job Site for Employees and Part-Timers

Overview
Promotes expansion of recruitment activities with internal and external job site.
Impact
Contributes to strengthened recruitment capabilities and engagement.

2020: Launch of Reference Check Service "ASHIATO"

Overview
Introduced cloud service to streamline candidate evaluations during recruitment.
Impact
Achieved higher recruitment reliability and time savings.

2020: Subsidiary Acquisition of Freelance Job Search Site Operator

Overview
Business expansion into freelance talent market.
Impact
Acquired new customer segments and diversified revenue base.

2020: Subsidiary Acquisition of Indian IT Talent Dispatch Company

Overview
Strengthened resource utilization in India market and overseas expansion.
Impact
Successfully enhanced global talent network.

2024: Upgrade of Recruitment Management System and Enhanced Video Interview Features

Overview
Refreshed UI and functions of cloud recruitment tool for improved usability.
Impact
Increased customer satisfaction and expanded usage.

Sustainability

  • Promoting employee returns as a key management initiative
  • Strengthening employment of people with disabilities and diverse talent utilization
  • Maintaining transparent corporate governance
  • Reducing environmental impact through business efficiency via digital technology
  • Social contribution activities through collaboration with local communities