ISF Net Hosts Internal Event Focused on Engineers' Unstoppable Career Growth

ISF Net Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Yukiyoshi Watanabe, hereinafter 'ISF Net') hosted an internal event titled 'iCareer Forum' on Friday, May 29, 2026.

The event primarily featured programs related to engineers' careers, during which President Watanabe shared concrete strategies for engineer growth and improved working conditions. Post-event surveys confirmed enhanced employee engagement, with 84.7% of participants responding that their 'motivation to grow has increased.'

Background and Objectives

ISF Net is advancing human capital management, aiming to improve employee engagement (eNPS) and build a strong organizational culture. This event was held to communicate the company's strategic direction, market positioning, and the transparency of its evaluation and compensation systems—clarifying how employee efforts are assessed and rewarded—thereby supporting self-driven career development. Over 700 employees participated, including those attending in person, online, and via archived viewing.

Event Highlights

### Conditions for Engineers to Remain Chosen by Clients and the Importance of Portable Skills

The event introduced case studies of engineers who have earned high praise from clients and play indispensable roles in projects. President Watanabe emphasized that in addition to technical expertise, the following 'portable skills' are essential for engineers moving forward:

- Dedication to Customers (ISC/DSP): A mindset of empathy and smooth communication. - Growth Mindset: Proactively learning what is not understood and continuously keeping up with the latest technologies. - Creative Problem-Solving: Deeply understanding the purpose of work and taking initiative to identify challenges and propose improvements, rather than waiting for instructions.

### Enhancing the Value of Infrastructure Engineers and Advancing into Upstream Processes

Currently, the scope of infrastructure engineers' contributions is expanding from operations and maintenance into upstream processes such as presales and project management. ISF Net demonstrated its commitment to quickly capturing the latest industry trends and strongly supporting engineers through specialized education and clear career paths, enabling them to take on higher-value tasks.

### Aiming for 'Five Number Ones in Japan'

Finally, the company shared its long-term vision of achieving 'Five Number Ones in Japan,' including leadership in the number of infrastructure engineers and achievements in cultivating high-level IT talent.

Particularly regarding 'freedom in engineers' work styles,' the company declared its focus on promoting flexible work arrangements free from location and time constraints, removing age barriers, and creating an environment where senior engineers can remain active throughout their lives as long as they possess skills, motivation, and good health.

### Workshop: Taking Action Starting Tomorrow

In the latter half of the event, a workshop was held where engineers discussed what actions they should take in their daily work starting the next day, based on real-life examples of highly evaluated engineers. Engineers shared their own ideas and gained new insights by listening to others, making it a highly productive session.

Over 80% of Participants Report Increased Motivation

Post-event surveys of approximately 700 participants demonstrated the positive impact of the event on employees.

### Increased Growth Motivation and Retention:

Regarding changes in mindset before and after the event, 84.7% of the 708 respondents answered that their 'motivation to grow has increased.' Furthermore, 70.2% showed positive changes in their long-term desire to 'continue thriving at this company.'

### Transparency in Evaluation as a Source of Motivation:

The most highly rated topic during the presentations was 'ISF Net's Strategic Direction and Performance (Promotion and Salary Records and Projections),' selected by 339 participants. The disclosure of specific salary projections and incentive mechanisms significantly increased employees' satisfaction and psychological stability regarding the evaluation system.

### Motivation Toward Concrete Actions:

When asked about 'what they would like to work on going forward,' responses such as 'aiming to obtain new certifications (65.7%)' and 'making higher-value proposals to increase contributions to customers (54.2%)' indicated a clear shift toward taking concrete actions to enhance their market value and skills.

Future Outlook and Initiatives on Organizational Challenges

While the event successfully reignited employees' motivation for growth, open-ended survey responses revealed persistent challenges unique to client-site work arrangements, such as 'insufficient communication in project-based operational environments' and 'fostering a sense of belonging in remote and distributed work settings.' ISF Net will continue to focus on initiatives that leverage the heightened employee enthusiasm from this event to build a stronger organization. Additionally, the company aims to deepen trust among management, sales, and engineering departments through ongoing dialogue, striving to create an environment where employees genuinely want to continue thriving for the long term.

Recruitment Information (General Applications and Details)

Recruitment Page: https://www.career.isfnet.co.jp/recruitinfo/jobsearch/

Inquiries Regarding Solutions

Solutions Website: https://www.isfnet-services.com/

Related Links

- ISF Net Aims for 'Five Number Ones in Japan' by 2030 - ISF Net Announces Operational Results of New Systems Toward Achieving the 'Five Number Ones in Japan'

About ISF Net Co., Ltd.

ISF Net is an IT infrastructure company providing solutions in cloud, network, and security domains. By supporting key clients' offering strategies in solving societal IT challenges and delivering optimized solutions that package technical expertise, the company contributes to enhancing business value. With approximately 2,300 engineers, ISF Net operates 14 domestic locations and bases in three Asian countries (China, South Korea, Singapore). Branding itself as a 'Human Capital Development Company,' ISF Net supports clients' business transformation through the cultivation of highly skilled IT infrastructure engineers.

ISF Net Official Website: https://www.isfnet.co.jp/

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