Persol Group Appointed to Operate Tokyo's 'Talent Exchange Support Project'
Persol Business Process Design and Persol WorkSwitch Consulting have been selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to operate a talent exchange project, supporting professional growth through secondments and side jobs.
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## Announcement Overview
Persol Business Process Design Co., Ltd. (President: Kazuyuki Ichimura) and Persol WorkSwitch Consulting Co., Ltd. (President: Takamasa Ono) have been appointed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to operate the 'Talent Exchange Support Project for SMEs and Startups in Collaboration with Large Enterprises.' Recruitment for participating companies began on May 26, 2026.
## Purpose and Background
The project aims to foster corporate growth and human resource development within Tokyo by promoting personnel exchanges, such as secondments and side jobs, between large enterprises and SMEs/startups. As digital transformation progresses, large enterprises are increasingly seeking 'experiential and cross-boundary learning,' while SMEs face an urgent need to secure talent to drive business expansion.
## Operational Structure and Support
The initiative provides integrated support, from recruitment and matching to the implementation of exchanges and result tracking. Persol Business Process Design serves as the secretariat, managing corporate attraction and matching. Meanwhile, Persol WorkSwitch Consulting acts as an advisor, utilizing their career autonomy support service, 'Protea,' to visualize and reinforce the developmental impact of these exchanges.
## Participation Details
Applications opened on May 26, 2026. The project expects to match approximately 20 cases, and recruitment will conclude once this target is reached. Interested parties should visit the official website for details.
## Information Sessions
Information sessions are scheduled for June 16 (in-person/online), June 23 (online), and June 29 (online). Management and HR executives are encouraged to attend.
Persol Business Process Design Co., Ltd. (President: Kazuyuki Ichimura) and Persol WorkSwitch Consulting Co., Ltd. (President: Takamasa Ono) have been appointed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to operate the 'Talent Exchange Support Project for SMEs and Startups in Collaboration with Large Enterprises.' Recruitment for participating companies began on May 26, 2026.
## Purpose and Background
The project aims to foster corporate growth and human resource development within Tokyo by promoting personnel exchanges, such as secondments and side jobs, between large enterprises and SMEs/startups. As digital transformation progresses, large enterprises are increasingly seeking 'experiential and cross-boundary learning,' while SMEs face an urgent need to secure talent to drive business expansion.
## Operational Structure and Support
The initiative provides integrated support, from recruitment and matching to the implementation of exchanges and result tracking. Persol Business Process Design serves as the secretariat, managing corporate attraction and matching. Meanwhile, Persol WorkSwitch Consulting acts as an advisor, utilizing their career autonomy support service, 'Protea,' to visualize and reinforce the developmental impact of these exchanges.
## Participation Details
Applications opened on May 26, 2026. The project expects to match approximately 20 cases, and recruitment will conclude once this target is reached. Interested parties should visit the official website for details.
## Information Sessions
Information sessions are scheduled for June 16 (in-person/online), June 23 (online), and June 29 (online). Management and HR executives are encouraged to attend.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Large corporations based in Tokyo and SMEs/startups complying with the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Basic Act are eligible.
Is there a participation fee?
Participation in the project is free, but personnel contracts and salaries are negotiated between the companies.
How is the selection process conducted?
Selection is conducted on a rolling basis, and matching is based on companies' management policies and human resource development strategies.