HQ Partners with The Hyakujushi Bank to Launch Next-Generation Welfare Services

HQ Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shoji Sakamoto), which upholds the vision of "Transforming employee benefits from cost to investment," has signed a business partnership agreement with The Hyakujushi Bank (Headquarters: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture; President: Masashi Mori, hereinafter referred to as "Hyakujushi Bank"). Consequently, Hyakujushi Bank will commence offering HQ's next-generation employee benefit services, "Meal Support HQ" and "Tokutoku HQ."

Meal Support HQ: https://hq-hq.co.jp/shokuji

Tokutoku HQ: https://hq-hq.co.jp/tokutoku

Background for Commencement of Handling

Since the launch of "Meal Support HQ" and "Tokutoku HQ," we have received numerous inquiries such as the following, leading to their adoption by companies of various sizes and industries:

We want to fundamentally review traditional welfare systems that are characterized by low utilization rates, high burdens, and costs, in order to promote human capital management and solve HR issues.

In response to the recent rise in living costs due to inflation, we want to consider introducing or expanding welfare benefits that directly support employees' livelihoods.

We want to introduce user-friendly services that can be equally utilized by all employees, regardless of their location, without disparities between urban and rural areas.

Against this backdrop, we have now entered into a business partnership with Hyakujushi Bank, which possesses a strong network in the Shikoku region. This partnership will leverage the bank's extensive foundation to strengthen a sales network specialized for the Shikoku region, thereby powerfully supporting the resolution of HR issues faced by local companies.

Future Outlook

Our services have the strength of being "usable and easy to use, regardless of location, even in regional areas," directly contributing to the improvement of employee engagement in regional companies. Together with Hyakujushi Bank, we will expand our efforts to transform employee benefits from "cost" to "investment" throughout the Shikoku area.

Furthermore, we aim to establish a foundation that supports the human capital management of our client companies through a regionally specialized employee support platform.

▼ "Meal Support HQ" Service Site https://hq-hq.co.jp/shokuji

▼ "Tokutoku HQ" Service Site https://hq-hq.co.jp/tokutoku

▼ (Related Press Release) "HQ Releases "Meal Support HQ," a Patented Card-Type Employee Benefit"

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000089608.html

About HQ Inc.

【Company Overview of HQ Inc.】

Representative Director and President: Shoji Sakamoto

Address: Towa Kanda-Nishikicho Bldg. 3F, 3-4-2 Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Established: March 2021

Business Activities: With a vision of "Transforming employee benefits from cost to investment," HQ Inc. develops an EX (Employee Experience) platform that maximizes employee experience. We provide integrated solutions that support the sustainable value creation of companies and the growth of individuals, including the card-type employee benefit "Meal Support HQ," the next-generation employee benefit "Cafeteria HQ," and professional corporate coaching "Coaching HQ."

Product Site URL: https://hq-hq.co.jp/

Corporate Website URL: https://corp.hq-hq.co.jp/

HQ Owned Media "Fukuri Kosei Navi": https://hq-hq.co.jp/articles

【Origin of the Company Name "HQ"】

The company name "HQ" stands for "Humanity Quotient." From IQ to EQ, and now to the era of HQ. HQ represents the innate "intelligence of humanity," encompassing curiosity, perseverance, and empathy. As technology advances, HQ becomes increasingly important. HQ aims to create a society where human intelligence can be expressed more richly through the power of technology.

【Profile of Representative Director】

Shoji Sakamoto / Representative Director, HQ Inc.

Founded HQ Inc. in 2021, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, managing the company with the theme of "Solving Social Issues x Maximizing Corporate Value."

Prior to founding HQ, served as CFO and Director at LITALICO, a company engaged in employment support for people with disabilities and educational businesses, where he was responsible for IPO, corporate divisions, and new business development.

【Recruitment Information】

HQ Inc., driven by its vision to "Transform employee benefits from cost to investment," aims to build a social infrastructure that supports individual lifestyles by creating an "EX Platform" that maximizes employee experience (EX).

Since its founding in 2021, the company's business, which began with remote work support, has rapidly evolved into an "EX Platform" integrating diverse product lines such as next-generation welfare benefits, meal support, and coaching, following its Series B funding round of 2 billion yen in 2024.

Currently, we are in a phase of accelerating the expansion of our EX Platform domain, leveraging our overwhelming development speed, having released six products in four years.

Our mission is a long-term, grand endeavor. The participation of outstanding talent is paramount to changing society.

We encourage those who wish to join us in realizing the EX Platform to apply for a casual interview.

▼ Recruitment Page

https://hq-hq.notion.site/HQ-86583c6f1a2449b9b3f79cf4dd31e9cf

【Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Matter】

HQ Inc. Public Relations: Hirakawa / Email: [email protected]