Radio Nikkei, Otobank, and Nihon no Jinjibu Present the Radio Program 'The Compass of HR Leaders': April Guest is Tatsuro Masui of Megane Top Co., Ltd.

Otobank Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yuya Kubota; hereinafter 'Otobank'), which provides 'audiobook.jp Corporate Edition,' an all-you-can-listen audiobook plan that promotes self-learning among employees, is collaborating with Radio Nikkei to present the radio program 'The Compass of HR Leaders.' With the cooperation of 'Nihon no Jinjibu' (Japan's HR Department), the program invites HR leaders and experts to discuss cutting-edge HR strategies and organizational transformation. The April broadcast will feature Tatsuro Masui, Department Head of Education, Human Resources Development Division, Megane Top Co., Ltd., as the monthly guest.

■April Guest: Tatsuro Masui of Megane Top Co., Ltd., who elevates on-site knowledge into education

'The Compass of HR Leaders' is a radio program that invites HR leaders and experts active in the business field as monthly guests. Over four weeks, they discuss notable HR strategies and organizational reforms, exploring the future of HR.

In April, we welcome Tatsuro Masui, who, after gaining on-site experience as a salesperson and store manager at Megane Top Co., Ltd., which operates 'Megane Ichiba' nationwide, now serves as the head of the education department. We will delve into the 'system that dramatically improved the retention rate of new employees' and 'the ideal state of education that supports the growth of all employees,' which were realized precisely because he is a leader with frontline knowledge.

The program will detail the 'mentor system' built to solve issues at retail stores, the 'skill check sheet' that visualizes growth, and the collaboration between OJT and Off-JT. We will also introduce examples of updating human resource development according to the organization's phase, such as the shift from 'basic education for all' to 'selective education for next-generation management candidates.' We will deliver four weeks exploring the company's human resource development techniques, which elevate on-site knowledge into systems and foster both technical skills and humanity.

The first broadcast is on April 3rd (Friday). You can also listen on radiko, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

■Guest: Tatsuro Masui Profile

Department Head of Education, Human Resources Development Division, Megane Top Co., Ltd.

Joined Megane Top Co., Ltd. in 2007. Experienced the front lines as a salesperson and store manager at 'Megane Ichiba' stores. Later, transferred to the Education Department through an internal recruitment system. Since then, he has built a career in human resource development for 14 years. Utilizing his on-site experience, he led the establishment of the 'mentor system,' which dramatically improved the retention rate of new employees, and the 'skill check sheet,' which visualizes the growth of all employees. Currently, as the head of the education department, he is also focusing on developing future management candidates.

■Program Overview

• Program Name: The Compass of HR Leaders

• Broadcast Time: Every Friday 7:40 AM - 7:55 AM (Rebroadcast: Every Monday 7:40 AM - 7:55 AM)

• Broadcast Media: Radio Nikkei Channel 1, radiko, Podcasts, audiobook.jp

  *You can listen for one week after the broadcast using radiko's Time-Free function.

• Production: Radio Nikkei, Otobank

• Production Cooperation: Nihon no Jinjibu

• Personality: Wataru Ueda (Founder of Otobank Inc.)

• Program HP: https://www.radionikkei.jp/rashinban/

【April Broadcast Dates】

1st Week: April 3rd Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260403074000

2nd Week: April 10th Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260410074000

3rd Week: April 17th Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260417074000

4th Week: April 24th Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260424074000

■audiobook.jp Corporate Edition

audiobook.jp Corporate Edition is an all-you-can-listen audiobook plan for corporations, offering over 15,000 titles, mainly business and self-help books. By simply playing audio during commutes, housework, or before bedtime, reading becomes possible during 'ear-time gaps,' significantly lowering the barrier to self-learning. It is utilized for human resource education and as a new employee benefit that can be used for both learning and enjoyment.

【Inquiries regarding audiobook.jp Corporate Edition】

Inquiry Form: https://business.audiobook.jp/cta_contact  

'audiobook.jp Corporate Edition' Special Site: https://business.audiobook.jp/

■audiobook.jp

This is Japan's largest audiobook distribution service, operated by Otobank Inc.

It was relaunched in March 2018, after being rebranded from 'FeBe,' which began distribution in 2007. The aim is to expand the platform to promote the widespread adoption of audiobooks. In February 2024, the number of members exceeded 3 million. https://audiobook.jp/

【Service Overview】

・Service Name: 'audiobook.jp'

・Site URL: https://audiobook.jp/

・App Store Page: https://app.audiobook.jp/ios

・Google Play Page: https://app.audiobook.jp/android

・Pricing System:

The all-you-can-listen plan is 1,330 yen (tax included) per month. You can use it for free for two weeks from enrollment.

Individual purchases are available for each title. (Mainly distributed at approximately the same price range as single-volume books (1,200 yen to 1,500 yen)).

■Otobank Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yuya Kubota)

Otobank Inc. is Japan's largest audiobook company, aiming to achieve 'creating a listening culture,' 'barrier-free access for the visually impaired,' and 'promoting publishing culture' by developing businesses centered on audio content. Partnering with over 500 publishing companies, its main business includes selling audiobooks on 'audiobook.jp,' Japan's largest audiobook distribution service, and a book promotion business centered on the online book guide 'Shinkan JP' (https://sinkan.jp/). https://www.otobank.co.jp/