A Consultant from Ties Co., Ltd. Awarded No.1 in Kubota’s FY2025/3 Best Agent Award for the Third Consecutive Year!

Award April 23, 2025

Recognized for Deep Understanding of the Company and Thoughtful Communication

We are pleased to announce that Ties Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka city, Osaka, Representative Director: Ryosuke Imai, hereinafter referred to as “Ties”), a group company of ZIGExN Co., Ltd. and a manufacturer-specialized recruitment agency, has been awarded the 1st Place in the FY2025/3 Best Agent Award by Kubota Corporation (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka, President and Representative Director: Yuichi Kitao, hereinafter referred to as “Kubota”), in recognition of its significant contribution to the expansion of Kubota’s mid-career recruitment activities in FY 2025/3.

Ties, based in Osaka, is a recruitment agency that has been providing career transition support exclusively for the manufacturing industry since its establishment in 2005. We are pleased to announce that Ties has been awarded the 1st Place in the FY2025/3 Best Agent Award by Kubota Corporation, in recognition of having the highest number of successful placements among recruitment agencies and significantly contributing to the expansion of Kubota’s mid-career hiring activities in FY2025/3. This marks the third consecutive year that Ties has received this prestigious award, following its recognition in the previous two years.

(Left: 1st Place Trophy for the FY2025/3 Best Agent Award / Right: Certificate of Commendation)

Comment from Kubota HR Representative

 We have received the following message from the representative in charge of mid-career recruitment at Kubota:

“We are truly grateful for your prompt response every time we place a job request. Your support goes far beyond simply sharing job information. We can sense your deep understanding of our company, and we feel confident that this insight is also being effectively conveyed to the candidates. We firmly believe that this kind of thoughtful communication is what leads to these outstanding results. We sincerely look forward to your continued support in the future.”
(Kubota – Mid-Career Recruitment Representative)

■Key Factor of the Recognition

The following comment was shared by Mr. Watanabe, Manager of the Ties Consulting Team for Kubota:

“Since its founding, Ties has cultivated deep expertise in the manufacturing industry and across various job categories. By leveraging our strong relationship with Kubota, we have been able to introduce candidates who are well-matched not only in terms of skills but also in terms of personal attributes. We believe that this comprehensive and thoughtful approach was key to receiving this award. Going forward, we will continue to engage sincerely with our client companies, striving to become a true partner that contributes to their growth, not only through mid-career recruitment, but in broader ways as well.”

Additionally, Taiz has also interviewed Kubota’s approach to talent and mid-career recruitment.

■Comments from Successful Job Seekers

We would like to share some “Comments from Successful Job Seekers” who were supported by Ties consultants in their career transition to Kubota.

<Successful Job Seeker A>(To: Consultant Ms.Maeda)

“From selecting the job openings to preparing for interviews, researching companies, and the key points to check when asked for questions by the interviewer, I received detailed support, which allowed me to approach the selection process with confidence.  Receiving an offer for a position with conditions that exceeded my expectations is thanks to the support provided by Ms. Maeda. I am truly grateful. Thank you very much!”

https://www.ee-ties.com/message/407677/

Ties is dedicated to achieving the “Best Matching” with a long-term perspective on success after a career transition, by thoroughly understanding the intentions of both companies and job seekers, and providing information along with appropriate advice. With detailed support, unique to a manufacturer-focused agency, Ties has assisted over 100,000 individuals. Moving forward, Ties will continue to support busy businesspeople in their job search by providing efficient and effective career transition assistance.

■Kubota Corporation Company Profile
[Company Name]Kubota Corporation
[Headquarters Location]2-47, Shikitsuhigashi 1-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
[Established]1890
[Representative]President and Representative Director Yuichi Kita
[Business Profile]Providing solutions that address issues in food, water, and the environment
[URL]https://www.kubota.co.jp/


■Ties Co., Ltd. Company Profile

Since its establishment in 2005, Ties has been exclusively dedicated to providing career transition support within the manufacturing sector. Ties’ consultants are well-versed in the intricacies of manufacturing jobs, enabling them to offer highly specialized assistance to job seekers. 
[Company Name]Ties Co., Ltd.
[Headquarters Location]HERBIS ENT Office Tower 23rd Floor, 2-2-22 Umeda Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
[Established]July 22, 2005
[Representative]Eiji Hirooka, Representative Director
[Business Profile]Job placement business specializing in manufacturers
[Services]Ties:https://www.ee-ties.com/
[URL]https://www.ee-ties.com/about/

Contact information for the press regarding this matter
ZIGExN Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Officer
E-MAIL:pr@zigexn.co.jp