Breaking Through the Talent Shortage: 'Conditions for a Company of Choice' [Monthly Shukatsu June Issue Published]
Kamakura Shinsho Co., Ltd. published the June 2026 issue of 'Monthly Shukatsu,' focusing on labor shortages and turnover in the ending industry. It features advanced recruitment and retention strategies from various funeral and memorial companies.
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- 📰 Published: June 2, 2026 at 00:00
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Kamakura Shinsho Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumio Kobayashi; TSE Prime: 6184), a provider of various 'Shukatsu' (end-of-life planning) services, published the June 2026 issue (Vol. 309) of 'Monthly Shukatsu' on June 1st. This issue highlights 'talent retention and recruitment,' a critical challenge in the ending industry where labor shortages and high turnover among young employees are prevalent. The feature explores the 'conditions for a company of choice' from the perspectives of stone masonry firms, mid-sized funeral homes, and major funeral service providers.
The feature article analyzes sustainable management through structural reform, organizational development, and philosophy-driven management using three advanced case studies. Part 1 covers the improvement of craftsmen's status at Ibi Stone Industry; Part 2 examines the promotion of female managers and low turnover rates at Libent; and Part 3 highlights the new graduate recruitment strategy at Nagataya. Additionally, the issue features a special dialogue between Satoru Sayama and Shinya Ichijo on 'funerals and love,' as well as customer-first strategies for cemeteries and industry news.
The feature article analyzes sustainable management through structural reform, organizational development, and philosophy-driven management using three advanced case studies. Part 1 covers the improvement of craftsmen's status at Ibi Stone Industry; Part 2 examines the promotion of female managers and low turnover rates at Libent; and Part 3 highlights the new graduate recruitment strategy at Nagataya. Additionally, the issue features a special dialogue between Satoru Sayama and Shinya Ichijo on 'funerals and love,' as well as customer-first strategies for cemeteries and industry news.
FAQ
Why is the labor shortage in the 'Shukatsu' industry severe?
Due to the shrinking working-age population in Japan and the industry's specific operational and emotional demands, attracting and retaining young talent has become difficult.