Adecco Begins Operating Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "SME Digitalization First Step Support Project"

Adecco, the workforce solutions brand of Adecco Japan (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kenji Hirano), the Japanese arm of the global HR services leader Adecco Group, has been commissioned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to operate the "SME Digitalization First Step Support Project" (hereinafter "the Project"). Through the operation of this project, Adecco will promote digitalization by raising awareness of its necessity among SMEs in Tokyo and providing expert support. Tokyo "SME Digitalization First Step Support Project" Official Website https://tokyo-digitalfirststep.metro.tokyo.lg.jp As Japan's working-age population continues to decline, companies are increasingly facing the need to address labor shortages and improve operational efficiency and labor-saving measures, making the promotion of DX through the introduction of digital technology increasingly important. Against this backdrop, while the Tokyo Metropolitan Government supports SME digitalization in various ways, the progress of digitalization varies among companies, requiring detailed support tailored to each company's level of engagement. Through the operation of this project, Adecco will raise awareness of the need for digitalization among SMEs in Tokyo and provide support through expert digitalization diagnostics and assistance with the use of digital tools. By offering support menus tailored to each company's situation, Adecco will encourage the adoption of digital technologies, thereby promoting the digitalization of business activities for SMEs in Tokyo. Adecco has a proven track record of operating numerous projects commissioned by local governments and organizations. Moving forward, we will continue to support corporate growth by fully leveraging the know-how we have cultivated over many years concerning productivity improvement, including business digitalization. About Adecco As a business brand of the Adecco Group, a global leader in HR services operating in over 60 countries and regions, Adecco provides workforce solutions including temporary staffing, outsourcing, permanent placement, and HR solutions. In Japan, under the vision "To a future where you can be yourself and be proud," we strive to innovate each of our services to support the career development of all working people, while also supporting the optimization of diverse business operations and performance improvement for companies. For more detailed information about Adecco, please visit our official website. https://www.adecco.com/ja-jp [Contact for the Tokyo "SME Digitalization First Step Support Project"] Tokyo "SME Digitalization First Step Support Project" Office Tel. 03-4405-2306 Mail. info2@tokyo-digitalfirststep.metro.tokyo.lg.jp