Latitude: Recruit Holdings CEO Hisayuki Idekoba

The staffing and recruiting industry faces challenges including AI, generational shifts, and talent retention. Recruit Holdings CEO Hisayuki Idekoba ("Deco") discusses how the company, including job site Indeed.com and employer review site Glassdoor.com, is addressing these issues. Developed countries are experiencing a labor force supply decrease, while remote work is a strong trend among job seekers, even as remote job postings shrink. Deco suggests that Recruit is using AI to automate job descriptions, resulting in more applications. Recruit encourages employees to explore new opportunities, even offering a payout at seven years of service, and Deco advises younger workers to follow their passions rather than focusing solely on job security. He also reflects on a past bribery scandal and how it shaped the company's bottom-up culture.