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Aug 29, 2023

Why Stitch Fix Founder Katrina Lake Joined Recruit Holdings

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

In June 2023, Katrina Lake, founder of Stitch Fix, became an Independent Director of Recruit Holdings. Why did Katrina, a famous entrepreneur in the technology industry in Silicon Valley, decide to join the board of the Recruit Gr...

Sustainability

Aug 4, 2023

Recruit Holdings' ESG Fireside Chat 2023: ESG Goals Intricately Linked to Our Core Business Objectives, Pursuing Both Financial Growth and Social Impact

Recruit Group

Recruit Holdings held an ESG Fireside Chat on July 4, 2023, to discuss the progress of our Commitment to Sustainability - Prosper Together with Ayano Senaha and Junichi Arai. They shared the positive signs and challenges they have...

Sustainability

Jul 3, 2023

Recruit Group Helps Veterans Find New Beginnings in the Workforce

Recruit Group

Recruit Group aims to help 30 million people facing barriers in the labor market around the world get hired, and one of the focus areas is veterans. We help veterans find jobs by ensuring that they can fully showcase the skills an...

DEI

Jun 27, 2023

Recruit's LGBTQ+ Inclusion Initiatives in Japan: "SOGI" is a Matter for Everyone

Recruit Co., Ltd.

In Japan, it's estimated that 10% of adults identify as LGBTQ+, but many of them conceal this in their workplace, having a tough time at work. Recruit Co., Ltd., our operating company in Japan, has worked on making its workplace i...

Sustainability

May 12, 2023

Fair Chance Hiring: Recruit Group’s Initiatives to Break Down Job Market Bias & Barriers

Recruit Group

Recruit Group is helping people facing barriers in the labor market to get hired. One of the focus areas is reducing the barrier to entry for job seekers with criminal records. We are expanding our efforts to ensure that justice-i...

Sustainability

Apr 21, 2023

Accelerating Decarbonization Throughout the Recruit Co., Ltd Value Chain In Collaboration With Suppliers

Recruit Co., Ltd.

To achieve carbon neutrality across its entire value chain, Recruit Co., Ltd. is actively engaging with its suppliers and pursuing strategic initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Japan. Due to these efforts, Recruit G...

DEI

Mar 8, 2023

What Gender Equality Means to Recruit: Fostering Forward-Thinking and Creativity

Recruit Co., Ltd.

In Japanese companies, the representation of women in management positions is strikingly low, less than half compared to the worldwide average of 30%. Despite its commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion since its i...

Sustainability

Feb 8, 2023

List of External Awards in the Second Half of 2022

Recruit Group

Between July and December 2022, Recruit Group received 53 external awards. These reflect the Recruit Groups' dedication to delivering excellent products and services.

Sustainability

Jan 24, 2023

Glassdoor Announces the Best Places to Work in 2023

Glassdoor

Glassdoor announced the winners of its 15th annual Employees' Choice Awards recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2023. Unlike general workplace ranking evaluation methods, this unique ranking is determined based on voluntary emp...

Sustainability

Dec 15, 2022

Recruit’s Hot Pepper Beauty Academy Initiative Promotes Mobile Hairdressing Services in Japan

Recruit

In Japan, where society is aging rapidly, there is a growing demand for mobile hairdressing services, but few businesses are equipped to offer these services. Recruit's Hot Pepper Beauty Academy is promoting mobile hairdressing se...