Timee Signs Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture, Oyabe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Oyabe City Business Association

Timee Inc. (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Ryo Ogawa), which provides the "Timee" part-time job service, has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture (Mayor: Morio Sakurai, hereinafter referred to as "Oyabe City"), the Oyabe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Chairman: Hiroyuki Fururoku), and the Oyabe City Business Association (Chairman: Tomotsugu Maeda).

Oyabe City, which plays an important role as the western gateway to Toyama Prefecture, is known as a "conveniently located area" where three expressways intersect: the Hokuriku Expressway, the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, and the Noto Expressway. With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen and the first outlet mall in the Hokuriku area, it is attracting attention as a hub for the exchange of people, goods, and information.

However, on the other hand, the city is facing a severe labor shortage due to population decline and an aging population. While the proportion of the young population (0-14 years old) has decreased from 13.4% in 2000 to 10.2% in 2020, the proportion of the elderly population (65 years and older) has significantly increased from 23.5% to 37.5%. It is expected that the working-age population will rapidly decrease in the future (※1).

Against this backdrop, our company, Oyabe City, the Oyabe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Oyabe City Business Association will collaborate to promote economic revitalization within Oyabe City by securing a diverse workforce, working together on projects that leverage each other's resources. Under our mission of "Creating infrastructure that expands life's possibilities through 'work'," we will strive to solve local issues within Oyabe City.

※1: "Oyabe City Population Vision March Reiwa 7"

https://www.city.oyabe.toyama.jp/_res/projects/default_project/_page_/001/001/916/3jinnkoubijyon.pdf

Details of Initiatives

Under this partnership agreement, our company, Oyabe City, the Oyabe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Oyabe City Business Association will collaborate to provide various support to businesses and workers within the city.

・Support for local businesses to promote the introduction of spot work.

・Promotion of diverse working styles for citizens, etc.

Partnerships with Local Governments by Timee

Our company has signed partnership agreements with 40 prefectures and 83 local governments to date. This partnership with Oyabe City marks our 40 prefectures and 84th local government partnership (※2).

FAQ

What is the main purpose of the comprehensive partnership agreement between Timee and Oyabe City?

The main purpose is to address the severe labor shortage in Oyabe City caused by population decline and an aging population, and to promote economic revitalization by securing a diverse workforce through Timee's services.

Who are the parties involved in this partnership agreement?

The parties involved are Timee Inc., Oyabe City (Toyama Prefecture), the Oyabe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Oyabe City Business Association.

What specific support will Timee provide to businesses and workers in Oyabe City?

Timee will support local businesses in introducing spot work (part-time jobs) and promote diverse working styles for citizens.

Is this Timee's first partnership with a local government?

No, this is Timee's 84th partnership with a local government, having previously signed agreements with 40 prefectures and 83 other municipalities.

What are the demographic challenges facing Oyabe City?

Oyabe City is facing a severe labor shortage due to population decline and an aging population. The proportion of young people is decreasing, while the proportion of the elderly population is significantly increasing, leading to an expected rapid decrease in the working-age population.

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