Sustainability
As a provider of human resource services and CRO services, we will continue to develop in the future.
We aim to be a company that operates a sound business and continues to grow over the long term
A fundamental principle of conducting business is to consider the interests of all stakeholders involved—including clients, employees, shareholders, business partners, and local communities.
This concept used to be said as "sampo yoshi," and nowadays said as "sustainability management." We believe both expressions convey the same essential idea of responsible business.
Today, sustainable corporate growth increasingly calls for a shift from “shareholder capitalism” to “stakeholder capitalism.”
This approach emphasizes that rather than maximizing shareholder returns by pursuing short-term profits and paying out dividends to the limit, long-term growth achieved by enhancing satisfaction across all stakeholders will ultimately benefit shareholders.
Since our founding, we have practiced corporate management based on this philosophy and thus strongly support the principles of stakeholder capitalism.
Corporate value should be understood comprehensively—not only in terms of market capitalization, but also through intrinsic metrics such as profitability, stability, productivity, growth potential, and market share (as a measure of customer satisfaction), and non-financial value.
Our business of temporary staffing and CRO services are based on employing a large number of people. Thus, "people" is a major determining factor in our business. In this context, we believe that the most important responsibilities of the WDB Group are to "provide many rewarding workplaces" and "produce many people who feel joy, grow, and achieve self-fulfillment through their work."
By continuing to provide attractive jobs, compensation, and working environments for many workers, we will continue to be a company that provides satisfying services to our clients, meets the expectations of our shareholders, builds good relationships with our business partners, and contributes to local communities.
By leveraging our strength—unified ownership and management—and practicing value-driven, long-term management, we are committed to operating a sound business that fulfills the expectations of all stakeholders.
Maintain healthy relationships with stakeholders.
Our stakeholders include customers, temporary staff, employees, shareholders, business partners, and the local community.
In order to maintain a healthy relationship with each of our stakeholders, we place great importance on the following.
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| For customers | We aim to build stronger relationships with our customers by providing high-quality services through “guaranteed outcomes” and “the creation of new value.” |
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| For registered candidates and temporary staff |
We continue to enhance satisfaction by not only introducing jobs that match individual preferences and supporting staff during their assignments but also by consistently improving compensation and providing highly accessible services through our platforms.
Our goal is to be a temporary staffing agency that makes people want to work for WDB forever. |
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| For employees |
We provide adequate compensation, engaging roles that allow employees to demonstrate their strengths, fair evaluations, and opportunities for continuous learning.
Through these efforts, we aim to become a company where every employee can maintain high productivity and feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their role. |
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| For shareholders |
We aim to return profits to shareholders by continuously growing our business, increasing dividends, and enhancing our market capitalization. Through proactive disclosure and clear communication of our management policies, we strive to provide shareholders with the information they need to make informed decisions and maintain long-term investments, even during periods of temporary low growth or declining profits. As more than half of our outstanding shares are held by the President and his asset management company, there is potential for both actual and perceived conflicts of interest with general shareholders. To mitigate this, we ensure fair and transparent governance through oversight by highly independent outside directors. |
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| For business partners | We aim to build long-term, trusting relationships by clearly communicating our expectations and offering fair compensation. While maintaining mutual understanding and respect, we strive to foster a healthy partnership characterized by appropriate tension and professionalism. |
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| For local communities and government entities | We aim to be a trusted and responsible company by first complying with social rules and norms. Through the services provided by our group, we contribute to the creation of local employment opportunities and fulfill our responsibilities by paying taxes as part of profit redistribution. |
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Our approach to human capital
Our human resource and CRO services are grounded in the employment of a large number of people, making “people” the most critical driver of our business success.
At the WDB Group, we believe it is our responsibility to:
・Provide numerous workplaces where individuals can find purpose and fulfillment.
・Foster individuals who grow and achieve self-realization through their work.
To fulfill this responsibility, in addition to top-level discussions on our business domains, we regularly monitor a range of key indicators in strategic meetings. These include employee status, recruitment and turnover of temporary staff, job availability, and productivity improvements driven by platform implementation. Based on this monitoring, we implement additional measures as needed.
Since our founding, we have maintained a merit-based approach to hiring and promotion—placing the right people in the right roles regardless of age, gender, or nationality. This is supported by a variety of HR systems, benefits programs, and training opportunities.
To support the growth and development of both employees and temporary staff, we are committed to ensuring equal access to education and training, and we strive to create an environment that empowers individuals to pursue personal and professional development.
Data and related details are provided below.
A）Approach to the recruitment and advancement of diverse talent
At the WDB Group, our recruitment process prioritizes individual capabilities and as such, we do not set numerical targets for hiring women or non-Japanese nationals. However, in response to growing expectations around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), we monitor outcome-based indicators such as the ratios of female employees, non-Japanese employees, and mid-career hires. This approach allows us to identify and address any unintended biases in our hiring practices. In particular, since the majority of our employees are women, we have been long focused on building systems that support flexible work arrangements, enabling women to fully leverage their skills and pursue their careers without compromise.
B）Human resource development initiatives
At WDB Group, we believe that fostering a work environment where employees and temporary staff feel satisfied and motivated to remain long-term is essential for the sustainable success of our business. For our employees, we are committed to offering adequate compensation, meaningful roles that leverage their strengths, fair evaluation, and ample opportunities for professional growth. To align individual goals with our corporate vision, we regularly conduct training sessions that communicate our mission and values. We also offer additional training as needed and strive to place individuals in roles that match their skills and aspirations. To further enhance the employee experience, we are actively improving working conditions by reducing overtime and upgrading infrastructure to support both in-office and remote work.
For our temporary staff, we seek to offer stable, long-term employment through job placements that match personal preferences, improved compensation and working conditions, and ongoing support in the workplace. Our proprietary communication platform facilitates two-way interaction between temporary staff and their on-site supervisors, enabling feedback on day-to-day operations and job satisfaction. When issues arise, our dedicated representatives intervene promptly to ensure a stable work experience. We also provide "Career Advancement Training" for temporary staff, supporting skill development and upskilling in three specialized areas: science, administration, and engineering. These programs are designed to enhance professional fulfillment and increase performance recognition at client sites.
In addition, for temporary staff who seeking permanent employment, we offer career development assistance and training aimed at supporting smooth transitions.
For employees aspiring to leadership roles can participate in executive-led leadership development programs, which deepen their understanding of our corporate philosophy, social mission, and strategic thinking, alongside essential business knowledge in areas such as legal affairs and finance.
As we move forward, we will continue to enhance our human capital development initiatives and workplace environment—reinforcing our commitment to maximizing corporate value.
Environmental commitment
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Most customers are in the manufacturing industry, universities, and public institutions. As many of these customers are conducting research on improving environmental problems, so we indirectly contribute to solving environmental problems by providing staffing support to those laboratories. Currently, approximately 5% of our temporary staff are engaged in work related to reducing environmental impact, and this percentage continues to rise each year. Furthermore, to ensure that our operations place as little burden on the environment as possible, we will continue to monitor energy use, CO2 emissions, and water usage, and make every effort to conserve these resources.
Through these initiatives, we aim to help reduce our environmental impact, fulfill our corporate social responsibility, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.