Alumni Lab Releases 'Report on Changes in Individual-Organization Relationships' Based on 5 Years of Japan Alumni Awards

The Alumni Lab (operated by Hackazouk Co., Ltd.), a research institute focused on the relationship between alumni (retirees) and organizations, has announced the 'Report on the Changes in the Relationship Between Individuals and Organizations Seen from the 5-Year Transition of the Japan Alumni Awards.' This report analyzes the changes in past screening results of the Japan Alumni Awards, which began in 2021 to honor 'model' examples of network management in Japanese companies, along with characteristic corporate cases each year. From the perspective that 'the relationship between individuals and organizations also changes with the times,' a theme discussed at the institute's initial symposium, the report explores how this relationship has evolved five years later. This report summarizes the efforts of the Japan Alumni Awards over the five years since its establishment. It analyzes how the relationship between individuals and organizations has transitioned amid the significant environmental changes following the spread of COVID-19, from three perspectives: micro, overall, and change. The analysis of trends over the past five years revealed the following key insights: ◆ Arrival of a Turning Point: Manifestation of Environmental Changes Surrounding Alumni A close relationship was observed between environmental changes since 2020 and the expansion of alumni networks. In particular, with the trend of 'Human Capital Management' that became prominent in 2023 as a catalyst, it was confirmed that the positioning of alumni in organizations reached a turning point where it underwent significant change. ◆ Transition to the Next Stage: Formation of Activity Frameworks and Signs of Sophistication Through past efforts, a basic framework for alumni activities has been formed. Based on this, it was suggested that activities are moving into a stage of further sophistication and diversification. ◆ Path to Value Transformation: '守 (Shu/Form)' Emerging and Entering the '破 (Ha/Break)' Phase Regarding the goal of the Alumni Lab to dispel the traditional value that 'retirees are traitors' and establish a new relationship between individuals and organizations in society, while a pattern is beginning to emerge and some progress is seen, it became clear that it is still a work in progress. - Theme: 'Changes in Individual-Organization Relationships Seen from the 5-Year Transition of the Japan Alumni Awards' - Targets & Methodology: Analysis of the transition of past screening results of the Japan Alumni Awards started in 2021, and characteristic corporate cases each year. Interviews with some companies were also conducted. - Conducted by: Alumni Lab About Alumni Lab A research organization focused on the relationship between companies and alumni rooted in Japanese culture. It contributes to realizing a 'new relationship between companies and individuals' through research on alumni relations and retirement, planning and operating research groups, and publishing research results. Established: May 19, 2020 Director: Akira Sakai Website: https://alumni-lab.jp/ About Hackazouk Co., Ltd. Representative: Hitoshi Suzuki, President & Group CEO Headquarters: 5F Sumitomo Fudosan Iidabashi Bldg., 2-3-21 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Established: July 2017 Business: Alumni business (Official Alumni platform), recruitment support business (RPO, HR consulting).