Fostering University Students' 'Eye for Business.' Launch of 'Workshop for Reading Integrated Reports' for Universities and Career Centers

[Background] The '30% in 3 Years' Early Turnover Problem is Worsening

The issue of about 30% of new graduate hires leaving their jobs within three years has been a long-standing challenge for Japanese companies. One of the fundamental causes lies in the 'mismatch between companies and students' during the job-hunting process.

Many students choose companies based on superficial information such as name recognition, salary, and benefits, joining without a deep understanding of the company's 'purpose' or 'long-term vision.'

Meanwhile, challenges are also piling up in the field of career education.

・A desire to teach students corporate analysis methods that incorporate the latest perspectives, such as ESG and human capital management.

・A wish to introduce workshops where students can participate proactively, rather than one-way lectures.

・A goal to enable students to write self-driven statements of purpose that are effective in interviews.

[Solution] What is the 'Workshop for Reading Integrated Reports'?

An integrated report is an annual report in which a company discloses both financial and non-financial information (such as ESG, sustainability, and human capital) in an integrated manner. It condenses the company's 'true intentions and seriousness,' including the CEO's vision, unique value creation story, and response to social issues.

The 'Workshop for Reading Integrated Reports' offered by Shedar is a practical program where students choose and decipher the integrated reports of companies they are interested in and discuss them in groups. Rather than unilaterally transmitting knowledge, it fosters the ability to see through to the essence behind the information through 'discovery' and 'dialogue' in an active learning setting.

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https://shedar.co.jp/integrated-report-guide/career/