Delight Releases Guide on Candidate Pool Formation and Channel Optimization for the Construction Management Industry

Delight Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takanori Arai) has released a guide titled 'Candidate Pool Formation and Management Methods for the Construction Management Industry: How to Find the Best Recruitment Channel for Your Company.' Against the backdrop of an increasingly competitive hiring market, the document details strategic scout operations implemented by companies using the 'RecUp' service. In the construction management industry, which faces chronic labor shortages and rising recruitment costs, the key to successful candidate pool formation lies in selecting the optimal recruitment channels and systematizing recruitment management through AI. The guide addresses common challenges such as identifying suitable recruitment channels, managing candidate follow-ups amid busy site operations, and attracting young or qualified talent. It offers data-driven solutions based on successful case studies.

Contents of the Guide and Survey Results According to the '2026 Recruiter Time Allocation Survey' conducted by Delight Co., Ltd. (500 valid responses), many recruitment sites—including those in the nursing and welfare sectors facing intense talent competition and high costs due to reliance on agencies—suffer from increased workloads and insufficient time for core operations.

- Topic 1: 74% of respondents spend 30% or more of their working hours on non-core tasks Administrative tasks such as scheduling, sending scout messages, and entering candidate data account for over 30% of recruiters' workloads. Managing multiple channels to reduce agency reliance tends to exponentially increase these administrative hours.

- Topic 2: 95% of AI tool users reported reduced working hours (average 30% reduction) Among recruiters using AI tools (n=389), 95% experienced a workload reduction, saving an average of 30% of their time (equivalent to about 48 hours or 2 days per month). The most significant time savings were in personalized scout drafting and interview scheduling.

- Topic 3: 96% saw positive results by reinvesting saved time into candidate engagement Recruiters reinvested their newly freed time into casual interviews and candidate communication (52.7%) and core human-centric tasks (41%). Dedicating time to thorough follow-ups led 96% of respondents to report positive impacts on recruitment numbers, candidate quality, and reduced dependency on agencies.

Survey Overview 1. Survey Period: February 27, 2026 – March 3, 2026 2. Survey Organization: In-house survey (Delight Co., Ltd.) 3. Target Audience: Recruiters and HR managers 4. Valid Responses: 500 (including 389 AI tool users) 5. Method: Internet survey

Recruitment Consultation Sessions Additionally, RecUp is hosting free 1-hour consultation sessions for companies facing scout operation issues, offering advice on AI-based candidate selection, message optimization for higher response rates, and workflow design.

[Company Profile] Company Name: Delight Co., Ltd. Address: 3F Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Place, 3-22-17 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013 Representative Director: Takanori Arai