AREAS OF GLOBAL HR SEGMENT

HR INCUBATION BUSINESS HEADQUARTERS

In response to the severe talent shortage expected in Japan in the future, we are developing a talent introduction business that serves as a bridge between overseas talent wishing to work in Japan and Japanese companies in need of such talent. Additionally, we provide education in the Japanese language and culture, support for companies in receiving and retaining employees, and operate matching media for overseas IT talent. This division is committed to continuously creating new value related to the "recruitment of overseas talent".

Global HR Business

HR INCUBATION BUSINESS HEADQUARTERS DIRECTOR

SHIHO TANAKA

Head of HR Incubation Business Unit
CEO, ZENKEN INDIA LLP

After joining United Arrows Ltd. in 2006 and studying in the United States, she contributed to creating new revenue streams at a venture company. As head of a business unit, she was responsible for planning new businesses and launching stock merchandise initiatives.In 2017, Shiho joined this company and has been instrumental in connecting global talent with Japanese firms. She has been involved from the ground up in projects that support corporate globalization through strategic university partnerships worldwide. Her focus is on expanding the market for international talent in Japan and creating job opportunities that align with the skills of global professionals.In 2024, Shiho was appointed CEO of our subsidiary in India.

Expand Japan's international talent market to address the nation's workforce challenges

We recognize the urgent need to address Japan's social challenges, particularly the declining birthrate, aging population, and shrinking workforce.
Our strategy focuses on supporting the employment of international talent in key sectors:

IT engineers to drive digital transformation
Mechanical and electrical engineers to bolster Japanese industry
Healthcare professionals to support an aging population

For international talent, we aim to enhance the value of their experience working in Japan by facilitating better job matches that contribute to their personal and professional growth.

Our competitive edge lies in our industry-specific Japanese language education, comprehensive onboarding support, and strong university partnerships.
These strengths enable us to drive the expansion of the international talent market in Japan.
As of 2024, we are concentrating our efforts in each sectors:

We have forged alliances with 48 top engineering universities in Bengaluru, India's Silicon Valley.
We have signed an MOU with the Indian government Agency and have secured exclusive contracts with talent agencies and signed MOUs with over 10 specialized high schools in Indonesia, creating a robust pipeline for nursing care professionals.

Looking ahead, we will continue to innovate solutions for Japanese companies and international talent aspiring to work in Japan.
Our vision extends beyond recruitment to supporting the overall globalization of Japanese businesses.
This division is guided by the vision of "creating a world where people and companies can connect and thrive, unrestricted by nationality or borders." We remain committed to driving business growth while fulfilling this mission.

GLOBAL EDUCATION BUSINESS HEADQUARTERS

In 1975, our company was founded on the belief that "the key to advancing this country's economy lies in the education of the next generation's children." Since then, leveraging over 40 years of accumulated expertise and resources in human resource education, we have established a division dedicated to developing services and businesses centered around language education. This includes support for studying abroad to produce individuals with a global perspective and linguistic skills who can thrive worldwide, as well as language training programs for corporations and high schools

GLOBAL EDUCATION DIVISION DIRECTOR

UEOKU YOSHIKAZU

Global Education Division Director
Representative Director, President of Zenken Care Corporation
Representative Director of Study Abroad Association

During my seven-year residency in Los Angeles, I worked as a study abroad advisor. Upon returning to Japan in 1997, I engaged in study and language education for global talent development, serving as the Chief Counselor at GIO CLUB for five years and as an MBA Counselor at L-Interface, a subsidiary of Diamond Inc., for two years.
I joined the company in 2005 and took on the role of head of the language business division, overseeing study abroad programs and language training projects. Since 2019, I have been serving as a director of the company. Furthermore, in 2022, I became the Representative Director of Zenken Care Co., Ltd., which operates care facilities actively employing overseas caregiving personnel.
Additionally, after serving as the Asian Office Director of the American Collegiate Scholarship Association for seven years, I am now the Representative Director of the Study Abroad Promotion Association. Since October 2013, I have been a director of the Japan Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS), and became its chairman in June 2023. Since September 2020, I have been an advisor to J-CROSS (Japan Commission for the Regulation of Overseas Study Services), and in September 2023, I assumed the position of Executive Director.
I also contributed to the Asahi Contemporary Word Wisdom Treasury 2003 "Chiezo" (published by Asahi Shimbun Publishing) by writing about study abroad terminology.

Supporting Japan's Future in an Era of Multicultural Coexistence Through Global Talent Education

In today's society, where ICT continues to advance, the concept of 'national borders' is becoming obsolete, and the acquisition of talent across borders is progressing worldwide.

In Japan, where a serious population decrease is predicted, the presence of global talent is indispensable not only for conducting business with an eye on overseas markets but also as a measure against the declining labor force due to the aging population and low birthrate. Consequently, globalization within Japan is expected to accelerate as the utilization of foreign labor is considered.

Leveraging nearly half a century of experience and know-how in language education, our company will continue to provide training for corporate personnel development and support ICT English education in schools through ALTs and online English conversation services. Additionally, we will contribute to providing educational opportunities for global talent development by supporting those who wish to study abroad.

Furthermore, we will continue to provide Japanese language education to facilitate the smooth acceptance of the increasing number of foreign workers in Japan, promote a society that flourishes through multicultural coexistence, and will collaborate with the in-house department handling inbound business to create synergies and make a lasting impact on the market.

Marketing Segments

Overseas Talent Segment