Recruitment Conference 2026 in Takasaki: Low-Cost Hiring Strategies for SMEs to be Held on June 2

Recruitment Conference 2026 in Takasaki

The Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuaki Ishiguro) will host the "Recruitment Conference 2026 in Takasaki" on June 2, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00 at G-Messe Gunma (Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture). The conference aims to deliver the latest insights to solve the biggest management hurdle for SMEs: labor shortages.

### Background The recruitment environment in Japan has seen a rapid escalation in labor shortages following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. With rising recruitment costs via media and agencies, combined with high early turnover rates, SMEs are facing significant operational impacts. For regional SMEs, which often struggle against large corporations in terms of brand recognition, acquiring accurate information is essential for making sound management decisions.

Last year, the association held over 100 seminars nationwide, supporting more than 9,000 companies. This event will focus on practical solutions tailored to the Gunma region that can be implemented immediately.

### Event Overview - Date: June 2 (Tue), 14:00–16:00 (Doors open at 13:30) - Venue: G-Messe Gunma (12-24 Iwaoshi-machi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture) - Fee: Free - URL: https://smb-japan.or.jp/2026-06-02-1/

### Program Highlights - Identifying wasted recruitment spend: Reducing hiring costs without relying solely on agencies. - Covering wage increases with subsidies: Strategies to boost employee take-home pay. - Hiring foreign workers: Selecting the right agencies for the 'Specified Skilled Worker' program. - Subsidy optimization: How to use government grants that 94.5% of SMEs are missing out on.

### About the Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association A non-profit organization that carries out pro bono activities (voluntary service using professional expertise) to bridge the information gap for SMEs across Japan. All support, from conferences to individual management consultations, is provided free of charge.