CRM “CAREER PLUS” for the Job Placement Industry Integrates with AI Matching Technology to Innovate Agent Operations

We are pleased to announce that BrainLab Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Norihiro Nakae, hereinafter referred to as BrainLab), a group company of ZIGExN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director, Operating Officer, and CEO: Joe Hirao, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 3679, hereinafter referred to as ZIGExN), and a provider of the core HR industry system “CAREER PLUS,” has entered into a business partnership, including a sales partnership agreement, with a-assi Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: So Okumura, hereinafter referred to as a-assi), the developer and provider of the AI job matching cloud service “a-assi.”

■Background of the Business Partnership

Against the backdrop of a declining labor force and increasing hiring difficulties, the job placement industry faces an urgent need to enhance and streamline operations. However, the highly person-dependent nature of agent workflows presents challenges in maintaining service quality amid business growth. BrainLab has supported the industry for over 20 years through its CRM system “CAREER PLUS,” designed for job placement agencies. a-assi, founded in 2024, is a company offering innovative solutions that combine human expertise and technology to shape the future workforce.　By partnering with a-assi, which specializes in AI-powered talent matching, it becomes possible to deliver a solution that simultaneously improves operational efficiency and the accuracy of job matching.

■Key Features of “a-assi AI Matching”

“a-assi AI Matching” is an advanced job recommendation service powered by a Large Language Model (LLM). Instead of relying on traditional keyword-based searches, it automatically recommends the most suitable job postings from the entire database. The system also provides explanations for each match, enhancing the quality of recommendations and improving application rates. Already adopted by major job placement agencies, it has demonstrated strong performance and tangible results.

■Details of the Business Partnership
・BrainLab offering “a-assi AI Matching” as an official sales partner.
・The service will be promoted through BrainLab’s existing sales network and its established user base of the CRM system “CAREER PLUS.”
・In the future, both companies plan to collaborate on the joint development of new products.

■Future Outlook

In addition to supporting operations through its core CRM system, BrainLab will continue to expand its services by incorporating AI-driven solutions, contributing to business transformation and performance improvement for client companies. Through its collaboration with a-assi, the company aims to deliver more advanced and effective operational support solutions.

■a-assi Inc. Company Profile

［Company Name］                   a-assi Inc.
［Headquarters Location］      1-10-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
［Established］                      July 17, 2024
［Reprsentative］          Representative Director and CEO So Okumura / Representative  Director and CTO Yoshinori Hisakawa
［Business］                  The development and provision of “a-assi AI Matching”
［Webpage］　　　　　　　   https://a-assi.com/

■About BrainLab Inc.

We develop and provide a top-class core system for the Temporary staffing/ Job placement industry. Our cloud-based business systems, “CAREER PLUS” and “MatchinGood,” are adopted by over 1300 companies, ranging from major companies to small businesses. Additionally, we offer “MyRec,” an extension tool for LINE official accounts tailored for Temporary Staffing and Job placement agencies. We operate on a subscription-based business model in the HR tech field.

Founded by the first CIO (Chief Information Officer) of Intelligence Co., Ltd. (currently Persol Career), we experienced steady business growth and joined the ZIGExN Group in 2014. Furthermore, in April 2019, we merged with Matchingood Co., Ltd., a company with strengths in the temporary staffing industry, allowing us to expand our existing business while maintaining industry leadership.

While we have established a top-tier share in core systems for the HR industry, we are currently focusing on developing new services for a wide range of HR industries.

We aim for further growth by leveraging the insights and expertise in HR business cultivated at BrainLab, along with the marketing strength of the ZIGExN Group and its extensive online class field operation related to life events. By creating synergy between these strengths, we will continue to accelerate our business with “HR” and “IT” as our keywords, guiding our business toward success.

■BrainLab Inc. Company Profile
[Company Name]        BrainLab, Inc.
[Headquarters Location]  Canal Gate Shibaura 3F, 4-4-12-38 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
[Established]            November, 2002
[Representative]         President and Representative Director Norihiro Nakae
[Business]              Consulting support for Job Placement and Temporary Staffing Business
Development and sale of business management systems for Job Placement and Temporary Staffing Agencies
[URL]                   https://www.brainlab.co.jp/
[ “My Rec” service site]　https://myric.jp/ma/haken/
>>Inquiries for “My Rec”：
Business Development Department　Isono　03-6778-4326