Expanding Adoption by Major Companies Within Approximately One Year of Founding, "Making Training a Common Language for the Organization" - AI Talent Development Platform 'SkillCanvas' Wins the 'HR Award 2026' by Japan's Human Resources Department!

SkillCanvas Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Hiroaki Hayashi) is pleased to announce that its AI talent development platform 'SkillCanvas (SkillCanvas)' has been selected as one of the award-winning companies in the Professional Division (Talent Development Division) of the 'HR Award 2026' hosted by 'Japan's Human Resources Department,' the largest human resources portal in Japan operated by HR Vision Inc.

Among the numerous applications received nationwide this year, we have been selected as one of the award-winning companies through rigorous selection. Voting by readers will be accepted from 10:00 on July 13, 2026 (Mon) to 17:00 on August 5, 2026 (Wed). The Excellent Award and Outstanding Award will be decided in the autumn of 2026 through voting by HR personnel nationwide and the final selection by the selection committee.

'HR Award 2026' Company Introduction Page: https://jinjibu.jp/hr-award/prize.php#3-154

Voting Form: https://jinjibu.jp/gfrm/eventEnquete/award-26-0001/form/

Why is a 'Tool for Field Managers to Train' Needed Now?

Against the backdrop of labor shortages, the retirement of veteran employees, and the increasing burden on managers who are also players, the issues of 'no one to teach' and 'training depends on the experience and intuition of individual managers' are becoming increasingly serious in many companies. Additionally, conventional talent management systems are often used as 'databases' for the HR department, and there is a reality that they are not sufficiently supporting the daily training of field managers.

SkillCanvas is designed not as a 'system for HR' but as a 'tool for field managers to train their subordinates without hesitation.' By making the criteria for training a common language for the team, it provides a foundation for natural dialogue between managers and subordinates to accumulate.

Three Core Values Provided by the AI Talent Development Platform 'SkillCanvas'

[Reason 1] Visualize employees' skills in 5 minutes. Standard-equipped with a practical skills database of 45 occupations and over 1,200 skills. Realize a speedy survey that does not burden the field.

[Reason 2] AI automatically creates 'individual training records.' Based on skill data, AI formulates a training plan tailored to each member in just 1 minute.

[Reason 3] A 'continuing mechanism' that settles in the field. The system presents specific actions for OJT/Off-JT and the 'next move' in 1on1. Enables training that does not depend on the experience of managers.

Specific Results Confirmed at Adoption Sites (Partial Excerpt)

Despite being in business for only about one year, adoption is progressing in various industries and sizes of companies, including Persol Career Inc. and Infomart Inc., in manufacturing, IT, construction, consulting, and retail.

Major manufacturing company: In a managerial survey, both 'the training theme for subordinates has become clear' and 'the skill items were effective in actual business evaluations' received 100% positive responses. Succeeded in systematizing training that tends to rely on empirical rules.

Major IT company: Through efforts to link skill definition, visualization, and training measures, we have confirmed practical results of an 18% improvement in the average skills of the target organization within one year of adoption.

Comments from Representative Director Hiroaki Hayashi

'I have heard the voice of 'no time to train' from field managers many times. In Japanese companies, the aspect of relying on the passion, experience, and intuition of individual field managers is very large. However, in the era of accelerating labor shortages, I am convinced that a new standard of 'supporting with data and AI' is indispensable. SkillCanvas will create an environment where everyone can train and grow with confidence by visualizing skills and proposing the optimal training approach through AI. We will further contribute to the improvement of training capabilities in Japanese companies on the occasion of this HR Award win.

[August 5 (Wed) Event] Award Commemorative Online Session

On August 5 (Wed), the day of the voting deadline, we will hold an award commemorative online session during lunchtime. We will discuss the development philosophy of SkillCanvas, examples of implementation in the field, and the future of management moving from experience and intuition to data and AI, with the representative director, product responsible person, and companies that have adopted the platform.

Date: August 5, 2026 (Wed) 12:05-13:00

Format: Online (Zoom Webinar)

Fee: Free

Target: HR and management planning departments, press representatives

Registration URL: https://re-designwork-260805.peatix.com/

Speakers: Representative Director Hiroaki Hayashi

About 'HR Award' by Japan's Human Resources Department

This is the largest award system in Japan for HR initiatives that promote the growth of people and organizations. Hosted by 'Japan's Human Resources Department,' the largest HR portal in Japan operated by HR Vision Inc., this is the 15th year. As it is selected through voting by HR personnel nationwide, it is one of the most authoritative awards in the HR field and is supported by many executives and HR personnel.

Official Website: https://jinjibu.jp/hr-award/

Company Profile

Company Name: SkillCanvas Inc.

Headquarters Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Representative Director Hiroaki Hayashi

Business Content: Development and provision of the AI talent development platform 'SkillCanvas'

URL: https://start.skillcanvas.jp/

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SkillCanvas Inc.

Mail: [email protected]