[From Osaka] Why 'Non-Expanding IT Companies' are Chosen: 8surge Inc. Certified as a White Enterprise in April 2026 for Creating a 'Place to Belong' for Beginners
8surge Inc., an Osaka-based SES and IT staffing firm, has been certified as a 'White Enterprise' by the Japan Next Generation Enterprise Promotion Organization. The certification recognizes their policy of prioritizing employee well-being and a 4-month training program over rapid corporate growth.
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The Japan Next Generation Enterprise Promotion Organization (White Foundation) certified 8surge Inc. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; CEO: Junji Maeda), a provider of SES and IT human resource services, as a 'White Enterprise' as of April 1, 2026.
In recent years, issues such as labor mobility, industry image challenges, and the visualization of working environments have become critical themes in the IT and SES industries. In this context, 8surge aims to build an organization that serves as a 'place to belong,' emphasizing long-term relationships with each employee rather than just simple job matching.
The certification was awarded because the company values organization management that faces each individual without rapid expansion, and works to create an environment where employees and stakeholders can take pride in their company.
### About White Enterprise Certification
The 'White Enterprise Certification' operated by the White Foundation is Japan's only comprehensive corporate evaluation system. This certification is aimed at companies that are not just 'not black (exploitative)' but are 'supported by families and society, and are companies to be passed on to the next generation.' Comprehensive evaluations are conducted based on strict screening criteria across 70 items, including business models, human resource development, flexible working styles, diversity, health management, and compliance with labor laws. As of April 2026, a total of 663 companies have obtained this certification.
### Background of Certification: Organization Building and Training for Beginners
The Foundation focused on 8surge's efforts to create an environment where each employee can continue to work with peace of mind and its human resource development to support the growth of inexperienced workers. The company was evaluated for utilizing the strengths of its small-group system to achieve a reasonable way of working while considering individual situations through daily communication. They also focused on building an organization as a 'place to belong' that flexibly responds to consultations, including personal life beyond work. A key feature is maintaining a system that carefully interacts with each person without rapid personnel expansion.
Furthermore, for beginners, they implement a 4-month external training program after joining the company to support the acquisition of basic knowledge and certifications, while also providing an OJT system to gradually improve skills. These efforts were recognized as balancing a secure working environment with human resource development.
### Corporate Philosophy Valuing 'Facing Each Individual'
The Foundation focused on 8surge's concept of human capital management. The company aims to maximize the abilities and skills of each employee and achieve sustainable growth for the company through their growth. At the core is the idea of 'a place where you can shine as yourself = a place to belong = company,' and they value creating an environment where employees can continue to work with peace of mind.
### Challenges Towards an Organization for Long-term Work
The Foundation also noted the company's direction of 'building an organization where employees can proudly tell their families and friends about their company.' While based on legal compliance, they practice management that puts employees first, balancing a secure environment with growth opportunities. They also provide a step-by-step training system for beginners to support growth according to each person's pace.
### Trust Built from the Field
The Foundation focused on the company's organizational development using the strength of its small-group system while understanding employee situations through daily communication. Instead of relying solely on formal systems, achieving an environment where each person can work with peace of mind by emphasizing dialogue and relationships in the field is a characteristic of the company. 8surge Inc. is committed to creating an environment where employees can continue to work with peace of mind and human resource development while valuing relationships with each individual. The White Enterprise Certification empathizes with the company's belief in 'wanting to be an organization that is truly meaningful for the people who work there' and strongly supports this challenge.
In recent years, issues such as labor mobility, industry image challenges, and the visualization of working environments have become critical themes in the IT and SES industries. In this context, 8surge aims to build an organization that serves as a 'place to belong,' emphasizing long-term relationships with each employee rather than just simple job matching.
The certification was awarded because the company values organization management that faces each individual without rapid expansion, and works to create an environment where employees and stakeholders can take pride in their company.
### About White Enterprise Certification
The 'White Enterprise Certification' operated by the White Foundation is Japan's only comprehensive corporate evaluation system. This certification is aimed at companies that are not just 'not black (exploitative)' but are 'supported by families and society, and are companies to be passed on to the next generation.' Comprehensive evaluations are conducted based on strict screening criteria across 70 items, including business models, human resource development, flexible working styles, diversity, health management, and compliance with labor laws. As of April 2026, a total of 663 companies have obtained this certification.
### Background of Certification: Organization Building and Training for Beginners
The Foundation focused on 8surge's efforts to create an environment where each employee can continue to work with peace of mind and its human resource development to support the growth of inexperienced workers. The company was evaluated for utilizing the strengths of its small-group system to achieve a reasonable way of working while considering individual situations through daily communication. They also focused on building an organization as a 'place to belong' that flexibly responds to consultations, including personal life beyond work. A key feature is maintaining a system that carefully interacts with each person without rapid personnel expansion.
Furthermore, for beginners, they implement a 4-month external training program after joining the company to support the acquisition of basic knowledge and certifications, while also providing an OJT system to gradually improve skills. These efforts were recognized as balancing a secure working environment with human resource development.
### Corporate Philosophy Valuing 'Facing Each Individual'
The Foundation focused on 8surge's concept of human capital management. The company aims to maximize the abilities and skills of each employee and achieve sustainable growth for the company through their growth. At the core is the idea of 'a place where you can shine as yourself = a place to belong = company,' and they value creating an environment where employees can continue to work with peace of mind.
### Challenges Towards an Organization for Long-term Work
The Foundation also noted the company's direction of 'building an organization where employees can proudly tell their families and friends about their company.' While based on legal compliance, they practice management that puts employees first, balancing a secure environment with growth opportunities. They also provide a step-by-step training system for beginners to support growth according to each person's pace.
### Trust Built from the Field
The Foundation focused on the company's organizational development using the strength of its small-group system while understanding employee situations through daily communication. Instead of relying solely on formal systems, achieving an environment where each person can work with peace of mind by emphasizing dialogue and relationships in the field is a characteristic of the company. 8surge Inc. is committed to creating an environment where employees can continue to work with peace of mind and human resource development while valuing relationships with each individual. The White Enterprise Certification empathizes with the company's belief in 'wanting to be an organization that is truly meaningful for the people who work there' and strongly supports this challenge.