【Co-hosted Seminar by 4 Companies】Practical Know-How on Hiring, Training, and Rapid Deployment of Foreign Workers under Specified Skilled Worker and Training-Employment Programs for Warehouse and Transportation Industries

G.A. Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Masanori Imaizumi) will host an online seminar titled "[Logistics Warehousing Unlocked] Warehouse & Transportation Industry: Practical Know-How on Hiring, Training, and Rapid Deployment of Foreign Workers under Specified Skilled Worker and Training-Employment Programs" from Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to Friday, July 17, 2026.

In the warehouse and transportation industry, where labor shortages continue to worsen amid the so-called "2024 problem," the Japanese government's cabinet decision on the "Specified Skilled Worker and Training-Employment" program has drawn significant attention to the utilization of foreign talent.

To address this, we are urgently co-hosting a seminar targeting executives and HR professionals struggling with talent acquisition, offering actionable next steps in foreign hiring and condensed practical know-how for ensuring on-site performance and long-term retention.

This event brings together professionals from various fields, including the Japan Warehouse Association, to deliver a four-part practical approach that revitalizes entire organizations—from overcoming language barriers to achieving operational readiness in warehouses.

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Our Session (Part 2): How to Identify High-Potential Specified Skilled Workers and Design for Retention

While the expansion of the Specified Skilled Worker program presents a major opportunity, many express concerns such as "How do we identify candidates who fit our workplace?" and "How can we prevent early resignations?"

In our session, we will thoroughly explain two critical pillars: pre-arrival "hiring criteria (assessment)" and post-hiring "support systems (retention design)," both essential for ensuring long-term, frontline-ready performance.

We will clearly present practical, actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately to overcome language and cultural barriers, boost motivation among foreign staff, and energize your operations.

Speaker Profile: Marika Honno

Leader, Market Development Department, G.A. Group Co., Ltd.

As a specialist consultant in foreign talent recruitment for the Specified Skilled Worker, Technical/Humanities/International Services categories, Marika has contributed to solving talent challenges across various industries. She provides end-to-end support—from recruitment strategy development and candidate selection to retention support—for companies in manufacturing, construction, logistics, services, and IT. Leveraging her experience as an expatriate in Hanoi, Vietnam, she delivers advice grounded in local labor markets and cultural contexts. Fluent in both Japanese and Vietnamese business environments, she also specializes in introducing bilingual bridge talent for high-skilled roles.

Seminar Overview

Date & Time:

(1) Wednesday, July 15, 2026: 13:00–15:20 (Live Streaming)

(2) Thursday, July 16, 2026: 13:00–15:20 (Rebroadcast)

(3) Friday, July 17, 2026: 13:00–15:20 (Rebroadcast)

* Entry and exit during the session are permitted.

Seminar Title:

[Logistics Warehousing Unlocked] Warehouse & Transportation Industry: Practical Know-How on Hiring, Training, and Rapid Deployment of Foreign Workers under Specified Skilled Worker and Training-Employment Programs

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Target Audience: Executives, HR/recruitment staff, and on-site managers in logistics and warehousing industries

Participation Fee: Free

Participant Benefits: Seminar materials

Speakers:

・Japan Warehouse Association: Yukiyoshi Momose

・G.A. Group Co., Ltd.: Marika Honno

・Pocketalk Co., Ltd.: Yu Nishioka

・Logizard Co., Ltd.: Ayaka Sato

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Schedule

Time

Company

Title

13:00–13:05

G.A. Group Co., Ltd.

Opening

13:05–13:35

Japan Warehouse Association

Foreign Employment Research Team

Deputy Leader

Yukiyoshi Momose

Overview of the Specified Skilled Worker and Training-Employment Systems in the Logistics and Warehousing Sector

13:35–14:05

G.A. Group Co., Ltd.

Market Development Department Leader

Marika Honno

"Choosing the Cheapest Option Leads to Major Failures?"

How to Identify Truly Effective Specified Skilled Foreign Workers and Design for Retention in Logistics Operations

14:05–14:15

Break

14:15–14:45

Pocketalk Co., Ltd.

Sales Division

Director

Yu Nishioka

Creating an Environment Where Foreigners Can "Speak and Understand"

~Practical Know-How for Hiring, Retaining, and Deploying Foreign Talent in Logistics~

14:45–15:15

Logizard Co., Ltd.

Planning & Sales Department

Marketing Communication Section

Ayaka Sato

Building Logistics Operations in an Era of Labor Shortages

~Key Points for Warehouse Management That Enables Foreign Talent to Thrive~

15:15–15:20

G.A. Group Co., Ltd.

Closing

Important Notes:

・After registration, the viewing URL will be sent via email.

・Please watch from a location with stable high-speed internet (e.g., Wi-Fi).

・The program is subject to change without prior notice.

・Pre-registration is required; participation is limited to registered individuals only.

Contact for Inquiries:

G.A. Group Co., Ltd., Business Planning Department
Contact: Soeji & Takemoto

Please use the link below for inquiries:

https://gagr.co.jp/inquiry/

Organizer:

G.A. Group Co., Ltd. https://gagr.co.jp/

Participating Companies:

Japan Warehouse Association https://www.nissokyo.or.jp/

Pocketalk Co., Ltd. https://pocketalk.co.jp/

Logizard Co., Ltd. https://www.logizard.co.jp/

G.A. Group Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 5F Shinjuku Mines Tower, 2-1-1, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0053 (Tokyo HQ)
President & CEO: Masanori Imaizumi
Business Activities: Foreign talent introduction and dispatch, support in Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, etc., operation of job boards for Specified Skilled Workers, Japanese language education support, and support for Japanese companies expanding into Vietnam
URL: https://gagr.co.jp/
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