Seminar on Retention and Training Strategies for Foreign Workers Amidst Suspension of New 'Specified Skilled Worker' Applications in the Restaurant Industry
BEENOS HR Link will hold a free seminar on June 4, 2026, focusing on how restaurant businesses can retain and develop their existing foreign staff following the temporary suspension of new Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa issuances.
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BEENOS HR Link Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'BEENOS HR Link'), a consolidated subsidiary of BEENOS Inc. that provides comprehensive support for Specified Skilled Worker employment, will hold a free seminar for the food service industry titled 'Retention and Training Strategies for Foreign Employees Amidst Suspension of New Specified Skilled Worker Applications in the Restaurant Industry' on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:00.
In response to the projected exceeding of the cap on Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 residents in the food service sector, the issuance of Certificates of Eligibility for 'Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 (Food Service Sector)' was temporarily suspended starting April 13, 2026.
Under circumstances where new entries are halted, the retention and skill-up of existing foreign employees currently working in Japan become more crucial than ever. Furthermore, intense competition for talent already residing in Japan is expected in the future.
To prepare for this situation, BEENOS HR Link is organizing this seminar specializing in the retention and training of foreign employees. We have invited Mr. Isamu Isano, Director and Head of Human Resources at INGS Inc., which operates a wide range of ramen shops, Italian restaurants, and izakayas primarily in the Kanto region and supports foreign employees through unique internal systems. He will explain educational and development strategies that lead to the retention and career advancement of Specified Skilled Worker employees based on abundant case studies.
[Registration] https://forms.gle/PSxxUhTnyyvXeGWX7
■ Seminar Overview
From April 13, 2026, temporary suspension measures for the issuance of Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 (Food Service Sector) certificates were implemented as a measure against the projected excess in the number of residents. Meanwhile, the labor shortage in the food service industry has not been resolved.
In a situation where new entry is stopped, educational support to develop SSW No. 1 employees into human resources who can work long-term and excel becomes more important than ever. Additionally, in the 'Specified Skilled Worker' system where job changes within the same industry are possible, it becomes increasingly important for companies to be chosen by qualified individuals already residing in Japan.
This seminar will feature Mr. Isamu Isano of INGS Inc. as a lecturer to explain education and development strategies that lead to the retention and career advancement of foreign employees in the restaurant industry. Furthermore, Mr. Okazaki from BEENOS HR Link will discuss the outlook for the future system and DX improvements to enhance support structures.
▼ Recommended for:
- Employers concerned that labor shortages will worsen due to the hiring freeze.
- Managers who want to support advancement to Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 and long-term employment.
- Companies looking to update their education and management systems by referring to successful cases of other firms.
[Seminar Details]
Seminar Name: Retention and Training Strategies for Foreign Employees Amidst Suspension of New Specified Skilled Worker Applications in the Restaurant Industry
Date and Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 16:00–17:00
Format: Both Offline and Online (Free / Offline Venue: BEENOS Inc.)
Speakers: Isamu Isano, Director and Head of HR, INGS Inc.; Yosuke Okazaki, President and CEO, BEENOS HR Link Co., Ltd.
Registration: https://forms.gle/PSxxUhTnyyvXeGWX7
● About BEENOS HR Link (https://linku-s.com/)
BEENOS HR Link provides 'Linkus,' a support management system for the seamless employment and management of foreign talent. Depending on the needs of adopting companies, it provides comprehensive support for Specified Skilled Worker employment, including individual consulting services and support for internalizing foreign talent assistance. BEENOS HR Link will continue to expand and refine the functions of its services, including 'Linkus,' to facilitate connections between foreign talent and Japanese companies, contributing to the resolution of labor shortages in Japan.
In response to the projected exceeding of the cap on Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 residents in the food service sector, the issuance of Certificates of Eligibility for 'Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 (Food Service Sector)' was temporarily suspended starting April 13, 2026.
Under circumstances where new entries are halted, the retention and skill-up of existing foreign employees currently working in Japan become more crucial than ever. Furthermore, intense competition for talent already residing in Japan is expected in the future.
To prepare for this situation, BEENOS HR Link is organizing this seminar specializing in the retention and training of foreign employees. We have invited Mr. Isamu Isano, Director and Head of Human Resources at INGS Inc., which operates a wide range of ramen shops, Italian restaurants, and izakayas primarily in the Kanto region and supports foreign employees through unique internal systems. He will explain educational and development strategies that lead to the retention and career advancement of Specified Skilled Worker employees based on abundant case studies.
[Registration] https://forms.gle/PSxxUhTnyyvXeGWX7
■ Seminar Overview
From April 13, 2026, temporary suspension measures for the issuance of Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 (Food Service Sector) certificates were implemented as a measure against the projected excess in the number of residents. Meanwhile, the labor shortage in the food service industry has not been resolved.
In a situation where new entry is stopped, educational support to develop SSW No. 1 employees into human resources who can work long-term and excel becomes more important than ever. Additionally, in the 'Specified Skilled Worker' system where job changes within the same industry are possible, it becomes increasingly important for companies to be chosen by qualified individuals already residing in Japan.
This seminar will feature Mr. Isamu Isano of INGS Inc. as a lecturer to explain education and development strategies that lead to the retention and career advancement of foreign employees in the restaurant industry. Furthermore, Mr. Okazaki from BEENOS HR Link will discuss the outlook for the future system and DX improvements to enhance support structures.
▼ Recommended for:
- Employers concerned that labor shortages will worsen due to the hiring freeze.
- Managers who want to support advancement to Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 and long-term employment.
- Companies looking to update their education and management systems by referring to successful cases of other firms.
[Seminar Details]
Seminar Name: Retention and Training Strategies for Foreign Employees Amidst Suspension of New Specified Skilled Worker Applications in the Restaurant Industry
Date and Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 16:00–17:00
Format: Both Offline and Online (Free / Offline Venue: BEENOS Inc.)
Speakers: Isamu Isano, Director and Head of HR, INGS Inc.; Yosuke Okazaki, President and CEO, BEENOS HR Link Co., Ltd.
Registration: https://forms.gle/PSxxUhTnyyvXeGWX7
● About BEENOS HR Link (https://linku-s.com/)
BEENOS HR Link provides 'Linkus,' a support management system for the seamless employment and management of foreign talent. Depending on the needs of adopting companies, it provides comprehensive support for Specified Skilled Worker employment, including individual consulting services and support for internalizing foreign talent assistance. BEENOS HR Link will continue to expand and refine the functions of its services, including 'Linkus,' to facilitate connections between foreign talent and Japanese companies, contributing to the resolution of labor shortages in Japan.