[2026 Corporate Reskilling Survey] 88.3% of HR Managers Say Activities Increased After Gov't Support; Over 80% Feel Results, but Effect Measurement Remains a Challenge

E-Communications Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shinya Sato) has announced the results of the '2026 Edition: Survey on the Promotion of Corporate Reskilling,' targeting 111 HR and talent development managers at companies with 300 or more employees.

01 | Approximately 90% of HR managers feel that their company's efforts have become more active since the government's announcement of reskilling support.

02 | 82.9% feel 'results' from reskilling measures, while 21.6% report they are 'unable' to quantitatively measure the effects.

03 | The most common challenge in promoting measures is 'employee motivation and eagerness to learn do not last' at 55.9%.

Download the full report here: https://www.e-coms.co.jp/dowloads/20260424

Survey Overview Survey Name: [2026 Edition] Survey on the Promotion of Corporate Reskilling Survey Method: Internet survey planned by IDEATECH's research marketing service 'Risapy®' Survey Period: March 27, 2026 – March 30, 2026 Valid Responses: 111 HR and talent development managers at companies with 300 or more employees *Percentages are rounded to the second decimal place, so the total may not always equal 100.

Approximately 90% of HR managers feel reskilling efforts have become more active since the government's support announcement. When asked, 'Q1. Since the government announced "1 trillion yen in reskilling support over 5 years" in 2022, do you think your company's reskilling efforts have become more active compared to before?' (n=111), 34.2% responded 'Strongly agree' and 54.1% responded 'Somewhat agree.'

- Strongly agree: 34.2% - Somewhat agree: 54.1% - Disagree somewhat: 6.3% - Strongly disagree: 3.6% - Don't know/No answer: 1.8%

Top activity: 'Increased types of e-learning and training content' at 62.2% When those who answered 'Strongly agree' or 'Somewhat agree' in Q1 were asked, 'Q2. In what ways do you feel reskilling efforts have become more active? (Multiple answers)' (n=98), the results were: 'Increased types of e-learning and training content' (62.2%), 'Expanded scope of target employees (managers, non-regular employees, etc.)' (50.0%), and 'Enhanced certification support systems' (42.9%).

- Increased types of e-learning and training content: 62.2% - Expanded scope of target employees: 50.0% - Enhanced certification support systems: 42.9% - Increased budget related to reskilling: 38.8% - Increased interest from management in reskilling: 28.6% - Increased use of external training and schools: 27.6% - Established mechanisms to encourage voluntary learning: 19.4% - Started utilizing government subsidies/grants: 9.2% - Other: 0.0% - Don't know/No answer: 1.0%

82.9% of HR managers report reskilling measures are 'linked to skill improvement and business results.' When asked, 'Q3. Do you feel that your company's reskilling measures are leading to employee skill improvement and business results?' (n=111), 30.6% responded 'Strongly agree' and 52.3% responded 'Somewhat agree.'

- Strongly agree: 30.6% - Somewhat agree: 52.3% - Disagree somewhat: 12.6% - Strongly disagree: 2.7% - Don't know/No answer: 1.8%

Top reason for feeling results: 'Improved operational efficiency and quality of output' at 62.0% When those who answered 'Strongly agree' or 'Somewhat agree' in Q3 were asked, 'Q4. Please tell us why you feel it is leading to results. (Multiple answers)' (n=92), the top reasons were: 'Improved operational efficiency and quality of output' (62.0%), 'Increased career awareness and motivation to learn among employees' (46.7%), and 'Visible improvement in employees' digital skills' (38.0%).