Seminar on Low-Cost Recruitment Strategies for SMEs: 'Recruitment Conference 2026 in Nagano' to be held on June 3 (Wed)

The Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuaki Ishiguro) will host the 'Recruitment Conference 2026 in Nagano for SME Executives and HR Personnel' on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Nagano City Lifelong Learning Center.

Currently, labor shortages are intensifying for Japanese SMEs, with rising costs for recruitment media and agencies, as well as early turnover putting pressure on management. Based on their experience supporting over 9,000 companies nationwide, the association will share practical, immediately actionable strategies for resolving labor shortages tailored to the context of Nagano Prefecture.

[Event Overview] - Date/Time: June 3 (Wed), 10:00 - 12:00 (Doors open at 9:30) - Venue: Nagano City Lifelong Learning Center (1271-3 Tsuruga Toigosho-cho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture) - Fee: Free - URL: https://smb-japan.or.jp/2026-06-03-2/

[Key Seminar Programs] - Practical measures to reduce recruitment costs without relying on media or agencies - Management strategies to cover wage increases using subsidies - Proper procedures for hiring foreign workers using the Specified Skilled Worker system - Techniques for utilizing government subsidies that 94.5% of SMEs are currently missing out on