Introducing 'Otameshi Shigoto': A New Experiential Hiring Model Chosen by Today's Job Seekers Who Value Work-Life Balance and Compatibility, Beyond Job Ads, Referrals, or Direct Recruitment

An increasing number of companies are facing a triple challenge in recruitment: rising difficulty in hiring, growing early turnover, and the emergence of mismatches. Tokon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Noriyuki Horikawa) announces the full launch of 'Otameshi Shigoto,' a new hiring support model that starts with a one-day trial work experience, eliminating post-hire gaps without relying on expensive job ads or recruitment agencies.

Background of Service Development: The 'Reality of the Workplace' That Interviews Alone Cannot Reveal

In Japan's current labor market, many companies struggle with issues such as 'new hires quitting immediately' and 'mismatches discovered after onboarding.'

These problems stem from structural limitations of the traditional process—posting job ads and making hiring decisions based solely on short interviews. In a brief interview, it's possible to assess prepared, polished answers and first impressions, but extremely difficult to evaluate actual job skills, adaptability to workplace relationships, and above all, genuine personality—factors that become apparent only on the first day of work. From the job seeker's perspective, the honest truth is, 'I can't truly know my motivation or whether I'll like the company until I actually work there.'

'Otameshi Shigoto' is a system designed to bridge this gap between companies and job seekers. By incorporating a real work experience before interviews—responding to job seekers' genuine desire to 'try working first, even if I don't have a strong motivation yet'—both parties can move toward long-term employment with confidence in their authentic compatibility.

Features of 'Otameshi Shigoto' and 4 Key Benefits of Adoption

Complete Prevention of Mismatches

Actual skills, personality, and workplace compatibility are assessed in advance through on-site experience.

Real aptitude that cannot be seen from a resume can be accurately evaluated.

Dramatically Improved Retention Rates

Since employees join only after being fully satisfied with the actual job content and workplace atmosphere,

post-hire gaps are eliminated, minimizing the risk of early resignation.

Zero Referral Fees! Significantly Reduce Hiring Costs

Compared to using recruitment agencies (success fees of 800,000–1,000,000 JPY),

direct hiring through 'Otameshi Shigoto' incurs no referral fees.

Costs are limited to a monthly consulting fee and actual expenses (worker compensation + platform usage fee).

A transparent and reasonable pricing model that eliminates wasteful success fees.

On-Site Activation and Internalization of Hiring Capability: Tokon's Unique 3-Step Support

This is not just about introducing a system and leaving.

Our consultants work hand-in-hand with your on-site employees, managers, and staff

to thoroughly execute the following three steps:

【Kickoff】 Explain the purpose to on-site staff, managers, and team members, and build a cooperative framework

【Copywriting Expertise】 Create and deliver compelling job postings tailored to spot work, designed to attract applicants

【Comprehensive Hands-On Support】 Provide close daily support, from numerical analysis to operational advice for on-site teams

Even after contract completion, we aim together with your company to achieve a state where you can 'continuously hire independently.'

※ Remarkable results have already been achieved across diverse industries, including attracting young talent at 'long-established ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants),' values-based hiring at 'independent beauty salons,' and drastically reducing mismatch-related resignations in the 'care and logistics industries.'

Seminars Available Upon Service Launch (Choose Your Preferred Time)

Schedule (6 sessions total)

June 23, 2026 (Tue) 10:00–11:00

July 3, 2026 (Fri) 13:00–14:00

July 6, 2026 (Mon) 16:00–17:00

July 17, 2026 (Fri) 11:00–12:00

July 23, 2026 (Thu) 14:00–15:00

July 27, 2026 (Mon) 14:00–15:00

Capacity: 100 participants per session

Venue: Online (Zoom)

Participation Fee: Free

Target Audience: Executives, HR leaders, store managers, etc.

Register for the 'Otameshi Shigoto' Seminar Here

【About Tokon Co., Ltd.】

Mission: 'Accompanying our clients to business success.' We support over 4,000 companies annually in recruitment, customer acquisition, and organizational transformation. We offer comprehensive solutions for corporate talent challenges, including mid-career and new graduate hiring support, and retention and development programs.

We specialize in hands-on, consulting-led support that goes beyond job advertising, empowering companies to build internal hiring capabilities.

Company Name: Tokon Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 4F, Ajio Kashikomachi Building, 1-33-11 Nihonbashi Kashikomachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Representative: President & CEO Noriyuki Horikawa

Corporate URL: https://tokon.co.jp/

【Inquiries and Document Requests】

For individual consultations regarding this service, media inquiries, or questions about seminars,

please feel free to contact us via the details below.

Phone: 0120-880-935

Email: insights@tokon.co.jp

Otameshi Shigoto Service Overview

https://go.tokon.co.jp/otameshigoto

Otameshi Shigoto Free Download Materials

https://tokon.co.jp/news/document/20134/

Otameshi Shigoto Case Studies (Beauty Salons, Restaurants, Real Estate, Care Industry, etc.)

https://tokon.co.jp/news/document/20580/