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If you create an environment where people want to work,
Talented people will naturally come to you.
2023.07.01
President and Representative Director
Shinichiro Tsukada
Mr. Tsukada has hired many Chinese and Indonesian employees in the past. Based on her experience of conducting interviews on-site and interacting with many people, she says that going forward, companies will need to create an environment that is attractive to potential employees. We asked her for the reasons why.
We interviewed him locally in China and immediately realized he was ready to contribute right away.
Were you anxious about hosting guests for the first time?
"I was extremely anxious," to be honest. That's why we conducted interviews on-site and included practical tests. We were looking for three people, but nine people showed up. We had them apply mortar to a three-step staircase to check their skill level.
What were your impressions after actually going through the interview process?
I felt they could be immediately productive. However, regarding Japanese, I had heard they had studied it for a certain period in their home country, but they could barely speak it at all. But the first three who came to Japan studied really hard after joining the company. Since they could already use kanji, they were able to ride the train right away.
Living together is the way for us to survive.
They also accept Indonesians.
Like the Chinese, they are hardworking and helpful. My main concern was the food. I had heard that they couldn't eat pork due to religious reasons. However, it seems that not everyone lives a strictly religious life. I think it won't be much of a problem if I check beforehand.
How did you explain the onboarding process to your Japanese employees?
I explained that we need their skills for the company to grow, and that they are the people who maintain our livelihoods. I also conveyed that the shortage of manpower will only continue, and that living together is the way for us to survive. Because they understood this, our Japanese employees, Technical Intern Trainee, and Specified Skilled Worker all get along very well.
We want talented individuals to see what makes our company attractive.
What is the current reputation like within the company?
When there's a shortage of manpower, workers sometimes move between different construction sites. In such situations, Technical Intern Trainee and Specified Skilled Worker are popular among the foremen. They say that these workers are hardworking and worth training. When I heard that, I realized that our own employees already recognize their value.
What are your plans for future developments?
Our company now has a reversed ratio of Japanese to foreign employees, with foreigners making up the majority. Therefore, I believe it is absolutely essential to train those who qualify for Specified Skilled Worker (i) and No. 2 so that they can take on supervisory positions.
Please give advice to companies that are considering accepting new employees.
To attract top talent to Japan, it's crucial to make your company appealing. That's why we train them just like our Japanese employees, and our compensation increases as their skills improve. By creating an environment where they want to work, we believe that the kind of talent that will contribute to the company's future will naturally come to us. They are valuable assets, so please nurture them carefully.
(Interviewed on December 22, 2022)
