Radio NIKKEI, Otobank, and Nihon no Jinjibu Present Radio Program "HR Leader's Compass" - May Guest is Shigeru Ishida of Polus Corporation
Otobank, in collaboration with Radio NIKKEI and Nihon no Jinjibu, will broadcast the radio program "HR Leader's Compass." The May guest is Shigeru Ishida, HR Manager at Polus Corporation, who will discuss HR strategies and organizational transformation.
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Otobank Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yuya Kubota; hereinafter "Otobank"), which provides "audiobook.jp for Business," an all-you-can-listen audiobook plan that promotes employees' self-directed learning, will broadcast the radio program "HR Leader's Compass" in collaboration with Radio NIKKEI. With the cooperation of "Nihon no Jinjibu," the program invites HR leaders and experts to deliver the latest information on notable HR strategies and organizational transformation. The May broadcast will feature Shigeru Ishida, HR Manager at Polus Corporation, as the monthly guest.
## May Guest is Shigeru Ishida of Polus Corporation, who has led HR for 30 years
"HR Leader's Compass" is a radio program that invites HR leaders and experts active in the business field as monthly guests, and over four weeks, delves into notable HR strategies and organizational reforms, exploring the future of HR.
In May, the program will welcome Shigeru Ishida, who has consistently walked the path of HR for 30 years since joining the company in 1996, and has been in charge of HR functions for the entire group as HR Manager since 2013. Mr. Ishida also serves as the representative of "Jingokai," the largest community of top HR executives from major Japanese companies, truly a leader in the HR world.
In the program, starting from Polus's organizational culture, we will explore the background of the establishment of the in-house corporate university "Polus Academy" and the ingenuity of its operation. How was the talent development system rebuilt in response to the "margin for development" that tends to be lost amidst work style reforms and productivity improvements? The program will also discuss the aims of in-work hour attendance and a credit system, its linkage with HR systems, and the promotion process that overcame friction with the field. Practical knowledge for implementing measures, including future initiatives such as the "Talent Discovery and Development Meeting," will be delivered. This four-part series offers valuable insights for HR personnel facing challenges in talent development and organizational growth.
The first broadcast is on Friday, May 8th. You can listen on radiko, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
## Guest: Shigeru Ishida Profile
HR Manager, Polus Corporation
Joined Polus Group in 1996 and has consistently been involved in HR for 30 years, becoming HR Manager in 2013, a position he holds to this day. He has been involved in the establishment of multiple group-related companies in the past and concurrently serves as an auditor for Polatech Corporation, the largest pre-cut timber manufacturer in Japan. He oversees the HR functions of the entire group, specializing in system and policy planning while emphasizing the creation of corporate culture. As a lifelong pursuit, he has planned and hosted multiple inter-industry exchange meetings and various seminars for over 20 years, and serves as the representative of "Jingokai," the largest community of top HR executives from major Japanese companies. In addition, his thoughts and initiatives have been featured in numerous media outlets.
## Program Overview
Program Name: HR Leader's Compass
Broadcast Date and Time: Every Friday 7:40-7:55 (Rebroadcast: Every Monday 7:40-7:55)
Broadcast Media: Radio NIKKEI 1, radiko, Podcasts, audiobook.jp
*You can listen for one week after broadcast via radiko's Time Free function.
Production: Radio NIKKEI, Otobank
Production Cooperation: Nihon no Jinjibu
Personality: Wataru Ueda (Founder, Otobank Inc.)
Program HP: https://www.radionikkei.jp/rashinban/
【May Broadcast Dates】
1st week: May 8th Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260508074000
2nd week: May 15th Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260515074000
3rd week: May 22nd Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260522074000
4th week: May 29th Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260529074000
【Inquiries regarding this matter】
Otobank Inc. Public Relations Office Email: pr@otobank.co.jp
Other inquiries here: https://www.otobank.co.jp/contact/
## audiobook.jp for Business
audiobook.jp for Business is an all-you-can-listen audiobook plan for corporations that offers over 15,000 titles, mainly business and self-help books. By simply playing audio during commute, housework, or before sleep, reading becomes possible during "ear-time," significantly lowering the barrier to self-directed learning. It is utilized for talent education and as a new welfare benefit that can be used for both learning and enjoyment.
【Inquiries regarding audiobook.jp for Business】
Inquiry form: https://busin
## May Guest is Shigeru Ishida of Polus Corporation, who has led HR for 30 years
"HR Leader's Compass" is a radio program that invites HR leaders and experts active in the business field as monthly guests, and over four weeks, delves into notable HR strategies and organizational reforms, exploring the future of HR.
In May, the program will welcome Shigeru Ishida, who has consistently walked the path of HR for 30 years since joining the company in 1996, and has been in charge of HR functions for the entire group as HR Manager since 2013. Mr. Ishida also serves as the representative of "Jingokai," the largest community of top HR executives from major Japanese companies, truly a leader in the HR world.
In the program, starting from Polus's organizational culture, we will explore the background of the establishment of the in-house corporate university "Polus Academy" and the ingenuity of its operation. How was the talent development system rebuilt in response to the "margin for development" that tends to be lost amidst work style reforms and productivity improvements? The program will also discuss the aims of in-work hour attendance and a credit system, its linkage with HR systems, and the promotion process that overcame friction with the field. Practical knowledge for implementing measures, including future initiatives such as the "Talent Discovery and Development Meeting," will be delivered. This four-part series offers valuable insights for HR personnel facing challenges in talent development and organizational growth.
The first broadcast is on Friday, May 8th. You can listen on radiko, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
## Guest: Shigeru Ishida Profile
HR Manager, Polus Corporation
Joined Polus Group in 1996 and has consistently been involved in HR for 30 years, becoming HR Manager in 2013, a position he holds to this day. He has been involved in the establishment of multiple group-related companies in the past and concurrently serves as an auditor for Polatech Corporation, the largest pre-cut timber manufacturer in Japan. He oversees the HR functions of the entire group, specializing in system and policy planning while emphasizing the creation of corporate culture. As a lifelong pursuit, he has planned and hosted multiple inter-industry exchange meetings and various seminars for over 20 years, and serves as the representative of "Jingokai," the largest community of top HR executives from major Japanese companies. In addition, his thoughts and initiatives have been featured in numerous media outlets.
## Program Overview
Program Name: HR Leader's Compass
Broadcast Date and Time: Every Friday 7:40-7:55 (Rebroadcast: Every Monday 7:40-7:55)
Broadcast Media: Radio NIKKEI 1, radiko, Podcasts, audiobook.jp
*You can listen for one week after broadcast via radiko's Time Free function.
Production: Radio NIKKEI, Otobank
Production Cooperation: Nihon no Jinjibu
Personality: Wataru Ueda (Founder, Otobank Inc.)
Program HP: https://www.radionikkei.jp/rashinban/
【May Broadcast Dates】
1st week: May 8th Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260508074000
2nd week: May 15th Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260515074000
3rd week: May 22nd Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260522074000
4th week: May 29th Listen on radiko → https://radiko.jp/#!/ts/RN1/20260529074000
【Inquiries regarding this matter】
Otobank Inc. Public Relations Office Email: pr@otobank.co.jp
Other inquiries here: https://www.otobank.co.jp/contact/
## audiobook.jp for Business
audiobook.jp for Business is an all-you-can-listen audiobook plan for corporations that offers over 15,000 titles, mainly business and self-help books. By simply playing audio during commute, housework, or before sleep, reading becomes possible during "ear-time," significantly lowering the barrier to self-directed learning. It is utilized for talent education and as a new welfare benefit that can be used for both learning and enjoyment.
【Inquiries regarding audiobook.jp for Business】
Inquiry form: https://busin