Why are Japanese SMEs struggling to hire even though the job-to-applicant ratio has fallen?

SMEs face challenges due to low name recognition and the lack of a proper recruitment website. Many candidates research a company online after seeing a job post and are deterred if the company's own site is inadequate or non-existent, leading to lost opportunities.

What is SCSC Recruit?

SCSC Recruit is a subscription-based service by Guardian Inc. that allows small and medium-sized enterprises to build and operate a dedicated recruitment website with zero initial cost and a monthly fee starting from ¥32,000.

How does SCSC Recruit help solve hiring problems?

It provides an affordable way to create a professional recruitment site that complements job board postings. The site integrates with search engines like Indeed and Google for Jobs, provides detailed information that job postings lack, and helps build trust with potential applicants.

What is the main barrier for SMEs in creating their own recruitment sites?

The primary barrier is the high initial production cost, which typically ranges from ¥1 million to ¥3 million, making it prohibitive for many SMEs. SCSC Recruit eliminates this barrier with a ¥0 initial fee model.

What are the different plans offered by SCSC Recruit?

There are three plans: 'Standard' to enhance an existing corporate site, 'Special' to create a new standalone recruitment site, and 'Professional' which includes all 'Special' features plus monthly consulting from a recruitment expert.

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正社員有効求人倍率、5年ぶりの1.0倍割れ。中小企業の採用現場では、「人が集まらない」が続いている。

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Guardian Inc. has launched 'SCSC Recruit,' a subscription-based service for SMEs to create recruitment-focused websites with zero initial cost. The service aims to solve the structural problem where SMEs fail to attract applicants, who increasingly research companies online, despite a national decrease in the full-time job-to-applicant ratio.

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Q: Why are Japanese SMEs struggling to hire even though the job-to-applicant ratio has fallen?: A: SMEs face challenges due to low name recognition and the lack of a proper recruitment website. Many candidates research a company online after seeing a job post and are deterred if the company's own site is inadequate or non-existent, leading to lost opportunities.
Q: What is SCSC Recruit?: A: SCSC Recruit is a subscription-based service by Guardian Inc. that allows small and medium-sized enterprises to build and operate a dedicated recruitment website with zero initial cost and a monthly fee starting from ¥32,000.
Q: How does SCSC Recruit help solve hiring problems?: A: It provides an affordable way to create a professional recruitment site that complements job board postings. The site integrates with search engines like Indeed and Google for Jobs, provides detailed information that job postings lack, and helps build trust with potential applicants.
Q: What is the main barrier for SMEs in creating their own recruitment sites?: A: The primary barrier is the high initial production cost, which typically ranges from ¥1 million to ¥3 million, making it prohibitive for many SMEs. SCSC Recruit eliminates this barrier with a ¥0 initial fee model.
Q: What are the different plans offered by SCSC Recruit?: A: There are three plans: 'Standard' to enhance an existing corporate site, 'Special' to create a new standalone recruitment site, and 'Professional' which includes all 'Special' features plus monthly consulting from a recruitment expert.