He was Recognized as an Award-Winning Headhunter for Achieving Outstanding Results.

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 received the “JAPAN HEADHUNTER AWARDS 2024” from “BizReach”, a job search website that connects highly skilled professionals with companies, operated by BizReach, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Tetsuya Sakai).

Ties, based in Osaka and founded in 2005, is a recruitment agency that has been dedicated exclusively to supporting career transitions within the manufacturing industry. We are pleased to announce that Shogo Nakata, Assistant General Manager of the Sales Department at Ties, has been selected as the MVP in the Manufacturing Sector of the “JAPAN HEADHUNTER AWARDS 2024” by “BizReach.” The “JAPAN HEADHUNTER AWARDS,” now in its 16th edition since its inception in 2011, honored a total of 17 individuals across 17 categories this year, including the “MVP” award given to headhunters who achieved outstanding results in their respective industries and fields.

The ” Manufacturing Sector MVP,” awarded to Shogo Nakata, is given to “Headhunters who have achieved outstanding overall results in career transitions within the manufacturing industry.” This is Nakata’s first individual award and Ties’ second time receiving this honor.

(Awarded Trophy)

■Comment from Shogo Nakata, Assistant General Manager of the Sales Department

“I am truly delighted to have received this award among so many headhunters.

The job market surrounding the manufacturing industry has surpassed pre-COVID levels, and companies are working harder than ever to secure top talent, leading to intensified competition in hiring. This is partly due to the decreasing trend of employees staying with a single company throughout their careers, as well as the growing career options thanks to the rise of startup companies, foreign-affiliated companies, and IT tech firms. Additionally, when looking at the labor force, many are from the second baby boomer generation, and a sharp increase in retirees is expected in the coming years.

With the anticipated decline in the labor force and the focus on improving work styles, the demand for DX-related jobs continues to grow, and new keywords are emerging from the perspective of ESG management and human capital management. While it is true that having skills aligned with current trends is highly valued in the market, what remains unchanged, both now and in the past, is the importance of having ‘experience and strengths that can be your true assets.’

Since we are in a seller’s market like this, we at Ties strive to achieve the best match between companies’ hiring needs and job seekers’ preferences. We are committed to developing our employees, including new hires, to embody this vision every day. I believe I was able to receive this award thanks to the support of our clients and the nurturing culture at Ties. Together with all of our employees, we will continue to work diligently to realize as many best matches as possible.”

Ties will continue to provide hiring support that is closely aligned with manufacturing companies, striving to contribute to the further development of the industry.

■BizReach, Inc. Company Profile

With the mission of “Providing Choices and Possibilities for Careers,” BizReach, Inc. has been operating various internet services that support the future of work since April 2009. In addition to its headquarters in Tokyo, BizReach, Inc. has bases in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Shizuoka, and Hiroshima. The company offers the job search site “BizReach,” which connects companies with highly skilled professionals, the Human Capital utilization platform “HRMOS,” and the OB/OG visit network service “BizReach Campus.” As part of the Visional Group, which promotes digital transformation (DX) in industries, they primarily focus on HR Tech platforms and SaaS businesses.

［Company Name］BizReach, Inc.
［Headquarters Location］2-15-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
［Representative］President & CEO Tetsuya Sakai
［Business］Internet-based service businesses, such as the job search site “BizReach,” which connects companies with highly skilled professionals. ［URL］https://www.bizreach.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 23^rd 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/