[Recruitment Trend] New Graduate Hiring Costs: SMEs Pay 1.4x More Than Large Corporations. Report on 2025 Trends Across 7 Industries Released.
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circus Inc. has released a trend report on new graduate recruitment based on 2025 selection data from its platform, 'circusAGENT.' The survey reveals that SMEs with fewer than 100 employees bear approximately 1.4 times the recruitment costs (referral fees) compared to large corporations and tend to offer higher starting salaries. In a competitive seller's market, SMEs are leveraging recruitment services to secure top talent, highlighting the necessity of offering better conditions to remain competitive.
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- Q: What are the main challenges for SMEs in Japan regarding new graduate recruitment?
- A: The primary challenges are the high cost of competing with large corporations for top talent and the increasing administrative burden on HR departments.