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For businesses, "people" are everything.
They must
They are a vital asset to our company.
2022.09.01
IM Tect Co., Ltd. primarily engaged in civil engineering in the Tohoku region, hires approximately 10 Filipinos every year, boasting a retention rate of 98%. This article features interviews with the company's representative, Mr. Hashimoto, and three Filipinos actively working on-site. (Interview conducted January 19, 2022)
Company Profile
| location: | 2-4-1 Kita-Ioka, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture |
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| Business details: | Civil engineering projects / Solar power projects / Agricultural projects |
| Number of employees: | 197 people |
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Acceptance status
Specified Skills: 14 people Designated Activities: 12 people Technical Intern Training: 22 people (All Filipinos) |
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| Website: | https://www.i-mitac.com |
| Initial setup: | Securing accommodation (utilizing employee dormitories), establishing Wi-Fi access in accommodations, hiring interpreters, etc. |
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- Specified Skills (Total Payment Amount)
~250,000 yen
Bonuses: Paid twice a year, in July and December. - Technical Intern Training (Total Payment Amount)
~180,000 yen
Bonuses: Paid twice a year, in July and December.
Interview Host Companies
President and Representative Director
Masahiko Hashimoto
What were the reasons for deciding to accept them?
The Great East Japan Earthquake was one of the triggers for this. My employees' homes and my own family's homes were affected by the earthquake, and I remember working tirelessly to supply goods and set up temporary toilets and baths, realizing that this was not something that only happened to others. Afterwards, while working in the disaster-stricken areas to remove rubble and repair roads, the biggest obstacle was the shortage of manpower. To address this, we started accepting workers in 2015.
What were the benefits of accepting it?
The Philippines has a large Christian population, and we initially helped by accompanying them to church services on weekends. However, as they settled in, they began to take care of the next generation themselves, and proactively provided training in the workplace. For businesses, "people" are everything. They are now an indispensable and valuable asset.
What measures or precautions do you take after accepting them?
Our fundamental principle is that all employees are treated equally, and we essentially give them the same treatment as our Japanese employees. This motivates them to do good work, which in turn leads to fewer accidents and increased productivity. In fact, they are very diligent workers, and their teamwork is excellent. Furthermore, in 2021, we established the Tohoku International Education Center "Ciet" as a training facility for new recruits. From here, we want to focus on developing even better talent.
Please send a message to companies planning to implement this system.
They came to Japan from their home countries to work, but they still have a strong attachment to Japan and to the company. Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, earthquakes and natural disasters have been frequent. In times like these, having them available when we need manpower is very reassuring, and I believe they will become a force that protects the region in the future.
Voices from those working on-site
We spoke with three individuals holding Specified Skilled Worker (i), IBE, Ms. RUMBAUA, and DELADIA, about their work and life in Japan, as well as their future goals.
IBE
I want to improve my technical skills for the sake of the company that welcomed me as a colleague!
IBE is working hard in Japan so that she can send her children from the Philippines to university. What impressed her most upon arriving in Japan was the treatment she received at her company. "Not only were they treating everyone fairly, but they also welcomed me as a colleague, just like a Japanese person, which made me incredibly happy. That's why I want to further improve my skills so that I can be a worthy member of the company."
RUMBAUA
Trust is power! The words of the company presidents were my emotional support.
The first thing RUMBAUA noticed when he came to Japan was the language barrier. "I struggled for several months because I couldn't communicate effectively." During that time, he said he was supported by the words of encouragement from his president and superiors. "When I finished work, they would say, 'You did a great job, thank you.' It's because I feel trusted that I can keep going. Now I want to become more proficient at using heavy machinery and contribute to the company."
DELADIA
Having obtained multiple heavy equipment operator certifications in Japan and further honing my skills, my dream is Specified Skilled Worker (ii))!
DELADIA is someone who has work experience in countries other than the Philippines. She says that working in Japan has further improved her skills. "Since working at this company, I have obtained various heavy equipment certifications. Thanks to that, I can now work with multiple types of heavy equipment, and I feel that my skills have improved dramatically." Her goal is to further hone her skills and become Specified Skilled Worker (ⅱ).
