TOKYO, September 1st, 2020 –
The Pasona Group Inc., as part of its initiative to create a truly rich lifestyle and workstyle as well as its BCP (Business Continuity Plan) measures for the entire group, Headquarters’ core functions from the head office in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, such as HR; accounting; business planning: business development; global; IT/DX; etc., will undergo a decentralization and gradually be relocated to Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, as of September. In addition, a “DX (Digital Transformation *1)” and “BPO Center Awaji” making full use of AI and IoT were simultaneously established to promote the Pasona Group’s own DX, as well as to continue to carry out operations such as inside sales*2 within client companies, and web/digital marketing.
As a result, by the end of May 2024, around 1200 out of the approximately 1,800 employees of the Pasona Group Headquarters will be relocated on Awaji Island. Moreover, employees of the Pasona Group’s subsidiary companies will also engage in the above-mentioned business activities. This will also open many doors to hire individuals from the generation of the “Employment Ice Age”, elders, single parents, and many more.
Recently, COVID-19 has accelerated the reform of business structures and DX initiatives in response to the rapid changes in society and the business environment. Many companies are developing BCP measures in order to respond to risks such as natural disasters. Furthermore, as for the workforce, a demand for an enrichment that accommodates new lifestyles leads to the realization of new workstyles, such as remote work.
Therefore, the Pasona Group is realizing "a truly rich lifestyle and workstyle" for the workforce by continuing to seek to achieve a "Smart Life Initiative", and as part of BCP (Business Continuity Plan) measures for the entire group, will start the decentralization of its headquarters core functions and their relocation to Awaji Island.
*1 Digital transformation (DX): Improving company organization and business operations by utilizing data and digital technologies
*2 Inside sales: Sales activities performed through online communications instead of being conducted by visiting client companies.
Overview
Relocation Schedule
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Gradually as of September 2020 to May 2024
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Number of individuals relocated
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Around 1200 out of the approximately 1,800 employees of the Pasona Group Headquarter
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Business Activities Relocated
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・ Headquarters’ Core Activities: HR (recruitment, education, payroll, etc.), public relations, general affairs, financial accounting, business development, IT / DX, global, corporate planning, etc.
・ DX / BPO center: Inside sales of client companies, digital marketing using marketing automation tools, contact center using AI, cloud calculation of payroll, business automation by RPA, etc.
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Further Details
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・ In Awaji Island, a "workation (*) facility" will be established to provide a location where can be experienced a new workstyle by other companies.
・ In Awaji City is currently being developed facilities such as restaurants, lodging, leisure facilities, theaters, etc. where individuals from other locations in Japan, from abroad, and locals can gather. |