Mynavi Partners Launches Comprehensive Disability Employment Support for SMEs Under Government Subsidy Program

Mynavi Partners Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yu Fujimoto) has officially launched a disability employment support service for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as a certified provider under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's subsidy program. Leveraging its expertise as a 'special subsidiary' where 80% of employees have disabilities and the one-year retention rate stands at 88%, the company offers end-to-end support including recruitment, workplace adaptation, and performance evaluation.

While statutory employment rates for people with disabilities are rising in Japan, the focus is shifting toward the quality of employment and long-term career development. Challenges such as low retention rates for individuals with mental disabilities and a lack of management know-how in smaller firms remain significant barriers. Mynavi Partners aims to bridge this gap by transforming disability employment from a legal obligation into a strategic advantage.

### Specialized Consultant Team The service is led by experts with deep operational experience: - **Yu Fujimoto (President):** Former HR head at Mynavi with experience in over 5,000 hires, including 200+ employees with disabilities. Author of practical handbooks on disability employment. - **Hiroshi Iwama (Executive Director):** Specialist in diverse employment models, including remote work and health management rooms. Focuses on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging). - **Yu Moriya (General Manager):** Has supported over 700 companies and provided individual consulting to 20+ firms annually. - **Akiko Nagano (Manager):** Expert in large-scale recruitment projects and youth internship programs for people with disabilities.

### Strengths and Market Context As of May 2026, Mynavi Partners employs 345 people, with approximately 80% having disabilities. The company has successfully expanded work domains to over 2,200 types, ranging from routine tasks to high-difficulty IT and creative roles. This practical experience allows them to provide replicable solutions for other firms.

Market data shows that while record numbers of people with disabilities are employed (705,000), SMEs still struggle. Less than half of companies with fewer than 100 employees meet statutory requirements, and nearly 90% of those non-compliant firms have zero employees with disabilities. Furthermore, the 12-month retention rate for those with mental disabilities is only 49.3%, highlighting the urgent need for professional intervention.

### Service Overview Utilizing the government subsidy, eligible SMEs can receive expert consulting at no cost. - **Launch Date:** June 1, 2026 - **Target:** SMEs with zero disability employment or those failing to meet statutory rates (limited to 30 companies). - **Support Areas:** Management mindset, recruitment criteria, task identification, retention management, and evaluation systems.

President Yu Fujimoto commented: 'Disability employment should not just be about hitting a target; it is about creating value. We aim to help companies see this as a choice that enhances corporate value rather than a mere obligation.'