What were the trends for new graduates using resignation services in April 2026?

Nearly 45% of OITOMA's users were new grads, with many quitting immediately due to gaps between job descriptions and reality.

What is the current challenge for the resignation agency industry?

Restoring trust after major legal scandals in early 2026 and managing the balance between AI automation and service quality.

How can companies prevent early turnover among new hires?

Companies need to ensure transparent communication during recruitment and maintain consistent engagement with candidates before they join.

Report: Early Resignation of New Graduates in 2026 by OITOMA Resignation Agency

Published May 19, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:04 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

OITOMA, a resignation agency, reports that 45% of its April 2026 users were new graduates. The primary cause is the 'expectation gap' between recruitment promises and actual work, reflecting the impact of the tight labor market on young workers' decisions.

OITOMA, a resignation agency operated by H4 Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture; CEO: Yoshitomi Hori), has released an analysis of service usage by the 'Class of 2026' new graduates for April 2026.

Following the news of a major resignation agency's executive being arrested in February 2026 for legal violations, the market has seen a shift where users are distributing across various providers. The industry is modernizing through price competition and the introduction of AI-driven support. However, OITOMA emphasizes the importance of emotional support, noting that users often feel anxious about purely AI-based guidance.

In April 2026, OITOMA handled over 300 cases, with approximately 45% being new graduates who finished university or vocational schools in March 2026. Some decided to quit on their very first day of work. The decisive factor for these individuals was that the actual job differed significantly from what they were told during recruitment. OITOMA analyzes that in a 'seller's market,' companies tend to over-promise benefits and conditions to attract talent, leading to this 'expectation gap.'

Statistics show that current resignation reasons among new graduates are rooted more in contractual and working conditions than in harassment or human relationships. Ensuring alignment with students after job offers remain a critical challenge for companies in the future.

[Operating Company] Company Name: H4 Co., Ltd. Location: 4-13-8 Morimoto, Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture CEO: Yoshitomi Hori Business: Staffing, recruitment, new graduate agency, consulting, and resignation agency services.

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Report: Early Resignation of New Graduates in 2026 by OITOMA Resignation Agency

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