GLM Expands Qualification Acquisition Support to Foster Employee Career Development

Global Link Management, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Daejoong Kim; TSE Prime: 3486; hereinafter "GLM") has expanded its qualification acquisition support system (hereinafter "this system"), which was introduced in 2018, with the aim of strengthening employee-driven learning and autonomous career development. In this system, which has undergone phased reviews, the scope of eligible qualifications has now been expanded to 69 types, and a new monthly qualification allowance, paid according to qualification grade, has been introduced.

Background and Purpose of Introduction

GLM recognizes that the quality and productivity of human resources are crucial management factors that influence medium- to long-term business performance, and has continuously worked to support employees' proactive learning and autonomous career development. Through this system, we emphasize the continuous learning attitude of each employee who supports our growth, and by evaluating challenges to acquire difficult qualifications that lead to the creation of added value, we aim to retain highly specialized personnel and improve their motivation.

Overview of Qualification Acquisition Support

GLM supports the skill improvement of employees by providing a lump-sum bonus upon passing and subsidizing registration and renewal fees for qualifications necessary for work or those that lead to career advancement.

Furthermore, for highly specialized and difficult national qualifications such as first-class architects and certified public accountants, a monthly qualification allowance is paid according to the qualification grade, with the aim of having employees continuously demonstrate their expertise even after passing.

GLM's Initiatives in Human Capital Management

The GLM Group has set "creating future value through investment" as its Group Mission, and "proactive investment in people and business" is clearly positioned as one of the growth strategies in its 2025 Mid-Term Management Plan "GLM100." Specifically, we aim for a fair and equitable personnel evaluation system, regularly review the evaluation system, and are promoting the expansion of incentive systems.

By continuously and actively implementing various measures, we will enhance employee engagement and strive to improve sales and profits per employee. Through these initiatives, we aim to achieve the industry's No. 1 average annual salary and work towards realizing the Group Philosophy and Group Policy "GLM1000."

Company Profile

Company Name: Global Link Management, Inc. Established: March 2005 Securities Code: 3486 (TSE Prime) Capital: 610 million yen (as of end of December 2025) Representative: Representative Director Daejoong Kim Head Office: Shibuya Mark City West 21F, 1-12-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Business: Real Estate Solutions Business (development, revitalization, and land planning of investment properties) Company Website: https://www.global-link-m.com/

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