Kandenko, a Major Japanese Electrical Engineering Firm, Adopts AI-Native 'MyTalent Platform' to Strategically Systematize Referral Hiring

TalentX Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takashi Suzuki; Securities Code: 330A; hereinafter 'the Company') is pleased to announce that Kandenko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirofumi Tamogami; hereinafter 'Kandenko') has adopted 'MyRefer (MyTalent Refer),' a referral hiring service within the AI-native talent acquisition platform 'MyTalent Platform.'

Background of Adoption

Kandenko has long had a strong culture of employee-led introductions even before the term 'referral hiring' became widespread in society. Aiming to be a '100-year company' that supports society as a green innovation leader, Kandenko redefined referral hiring—a chain of trust—as a pillar of human capital management. By introducing 'MyRefer (MyTalent Refer),' the company aims to visualize the introduction process through data and facilitate smoother collaboration between HR and frontline employees to promote more efficient referral hiring.

Comments from Yu Nagatomo (Executive Officer, GM of Labor & HR Dept.) and Toshitaka Tanaka (Leader, Recruitment Team)

'In addition to the strong culture of passing down technical skills, data shows that employees hired through referrals have fewer mismatches and high retention rates. To realize our vision as a "100-year company," we implemented "MyRefer (MyTalent Refer)" to strategically systematize this culture. We view referral hiring as a crucial measure to reach greater heights, and by expressing attachment to the company and pride in our work through referrals, we aim to improve engagement and achieve sustainable corporate growth.'

About 'MyTalent Platform' and 'MyRefer (MyTalent Refer)'

'MyTalent Platform' is Japan's first AI-native integrated talent acquisition platform. To break away from traditional 'throwaway' recruitment dependent on external services, it is based on a recruitment CRM that converts candidate data into a management asset. It integrates functions like talent pooling, branding, referrals, and candidate management. AI serves not just as an efficiency tool but as a core engine to design the candidate experience (CX), enabling companies to achieve all-in-one talent acquisition (the sustainable acquisition of excellent talent).

Additionally, 'MyRefer (MyTalent Refer)' within this platform is Japan's No. 1 referral hiring service that narrows the distance between employees and recruitment. It provides functions to support the entire process of referral hiring, including system design, operational establishment, and internal branding. It features AI-automated operation functions to reduce HR workload while turning every employee into a 'fan,' thereby building an autonomous referral hiring mechanism.

About TalentX Inc.

TalentX Inc. develops 'MyTalent Platform,' an integrated talent acquisition platform that realizes AI-native recruitment. Through Japan's first recruiting CRM, branding, referral, and alumni hiring services, the company provides all-in-one support for corporate talent acquisition. Beyond technology, it also provides execution support services for strategic HR, such as strategic RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) services and the professional freelance HR service 'Sugoi Jinji.' By combining technology, strategy, and execution support, TalentX aims to realize a society that maximizes the potential of people and organizations.