Payroll: 52% of All Employees, 330 People, Acquire 'Generative AI Passport'

Payroll Inc. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Tetsuya Yuasa; hereinafter: Payroll), which provides the payroll calculation service 'HR BPaaS,' supported all employees who wished to acquire the 'Generative AI Passport' qualification, with the aim of acquiring fundamental knowledge to become an organization that can actively utilize AI. As a result, we announce that 330 employees (equivalent to 52% of all full-time employees) have obtained the 'Generative AI Passport' qualification.

Background and Purpose

Payroll has positioned the evolution of its services as an 'HR AI Tech Company,' moving beyond the traditional framework of payroll calculation services, as a pillar of its management strategy. Concurrently, it places importance on fostering a culture where all employees generate innovation by utilizing generative AI and AI agents in their daily work. This support was provided with the aim of promoting the acquisition of fundamental knowledge necessary to realize this organizational culture.

About the 'Generative AI Passport'

The Generative AI Passport is Japan's largest (※) qualification exam, organized by the Generative AI Utilization Promotion Association (hereinafter: GUGA), aimed at preventing generative AI risks. It covers fundamental knowledge, trends, and utilization methods of generative AI, as well as precautions such as information leakage and infringement of rights, enabling AI beginners to systematically acquire the minimum necessary literacy.

※According to GUGA research, based on the number of examinees for generative AI-related qualification exams and certifications announced as of November 2025.

Key Points in Qualification Acquisition Support

In this qualification acquisition support, Payroll emphasized 'designing an environment where employees who wish to learn can reliably acquire the qualification while balancing it with their work.' The key points are as follows:

Point

Content

Mandatory Learning During Work Hours

Ensuring learning time is allocated as work hours so employees can engage without feeling burdened.

Condensed Curriculum

Providing courses with carefully selected content designed to achieve a total learning time of under 20 hours.

Training Design Focused on Immediate Practical Application

Practical training content that incorporates not only basic knowledge but also case studies of generative AI utilization in business operations.

Results

・ Number of Qualified Individuals: 330

・ Target: All full-time employees (regardless of department)

・ Acquisition Rate: Approximately 52% of all full-time employees

Payroll will continue to cultivate human resources who can maximize the value provided to customers through the active utilization of AI.