[Video Release] The Origin of the "Koyo Clean Planner" Certification, Founded by a Business Owner Who Struggled with Employee Turnover

The Claire Human Resources Training Association (Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has released a discussion video explaining the origin and social significance of the private certification "Koyo Clean Planner." The video features Yasuhiro Sakai (Representative Director), who was involved in the creation of the certification. Sakai previously struggled with employee turnover while running a real estate business. Despite his intention to "guide" employees toward growth, they kept leaving. That sense of disconnect is the origin of this certification.

Turnover causes were not just about capability

Many companies are working on harassment prevention. However, on the ground, confusion remains regarding "where guidance ends and harassment begins," "how to communicate with younger staff," and "what managers should do when consulted." If companies attribute reasons for turnover solely to an individual's weakness or lack of capability, they repeat the same mistakes. Supervisor impatience, subordinate silence, workplace atmosphere, and an inability to consult—these small distortions lead to turnover and labor troubles.

What is "Koyo Clean Planner"?

"Koyo Clean Planner" is an online certification designed to learn about these ambiguous boundaries in the workplace. It goes beyond memorizing legal knowledge. It teaches decision-making frameworks to prevent misunderstandings that actually occur in workplaces, such as the moment guidance turns into pressure, the atmosphere that prevents subordinates from being honest, and initial responses to problems. The video also notes that the certification is designed as one "recommended for learning" rather than one "designed to fail." The course is completed online and can be studied from anywhere in the country.

Why it is spreading to students, managers, executives, and homemakers

Participants are not just executives and managers. It is spreading among students about to enter society, general employees, and homemakers. Notably, the high number of homemakers who "want to learn on their own," exceeding initial expectations, shows that issues of workplace harassment and communication are not themes confined only to corporations.

Whether returning to work, re-entering the workforce, returning to society after childcare, or using words within the family and managing relationships, there are many situations where this knowledge is needed even outside of active employment.

Visualizing stance on workplace environment through corporate adoption

Corporate adoption is also progressing. A certification system for companies where a certain percentage or more of employees have obtained the qualification is in place, leading to the visualization of companies committed to recruitment, retention, and workplace environment improvement. As recruiting becomes more difficult, what companies are asked is not just salary or treatment. "Can I speak up with peace of mind in this company?" "Does the supervisor understand the difference between guidance and control?" "Does the company respond with facts rather than emotional arguments when a problem occurs?" Koyo Clean Planner is a qualification to face those questions.

About the Claire Human Resources Training Association

Established in 2023 as a group company of SA Co., Ltd. Develops qualification and training businesses specializing in employment, labor, and harassment prevention. Over 750 people nationwide have obtained "Koyo Clean Planner" and are active in companies, local governments, and educational settings.

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Cumulative participants: Over 750
Satisfaction rate: 93% (Company survey)