[Securing Talent in the IT and Entertainment Industries] Strengthening employee referral recruitment. With the introduction of “Boarding Pass” and a comprehensive system, we are recruiting “companions for the launch” to help shape the company’s future.
Wave Co., Ltd. Press release: September 3, 2025 To Members of the Press Wave strengthens employee referral recruitment. ~We’re looking for “companions to set sail” to help build the company’s future with the introduction of “Boarding Pass” and a comprehensive system~ Wave Inc. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kota Sekiguchi), whose primary businesses are content production and web services, is strengthening its employee referral hiring system.
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industries. As a result, we have been working on “referral hiring” to prevent mismatches after joining the company and improve employee retention rates. To date, this program has introduced approximately 10 job seekers each year, and many of those who have joined the company have been successful. Furthermore, referral hiring reduces recruitment costs, allowing us to use those savings to support employee growth. In light of the above situation, and in order to further strengthen this initiative, we have created a new original card, “Boarding Pass,” to introduce our company. This will make it easier for employees to participate, further promoting referral recruitment and accelerating the company’s growth. Background to strengthening referral recruitment Preventing Mismatches in Recruitment Amidst intensifying competition in the recruitment market, our company’s philosophy of “members continuing to grow until age 65” is fundamental. We place importance not only on ensuring a high number of applicants, but also on ensuring that those who join through this program are satisfied and able to grow after joining the company. With referral recruitment, employees understand the personalities and strengths of the job seekers they wish to introduce, increasing the likelihood of encountering candidates who fit our company’s culture and values. In addition, for job seekers, being able to learn real information about the company in advance provides great peace of mind. Employees who have actually joined the company through this system have said things like, “Work goes smoothly because relationships are already established,” and “I’m happy to be able to work together again.” Characteristics of the system 1. Introducing the original “Boarding Pass” card
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/15126/246/15126-246-4702da4bde3c85ae53d9de63a4be53d1-841×1337.jpg Card Design The “Boarding Pass” was created to promote the employee referral program and lower the barrier to communicating the company’s appeal. This card addresses the concerns of employees who say, “I want to introduce Wave to my friends, but I can’t explain the company’s appeal well,” or “I want to specifically communicate what positions we’re hiring for.” The company name “Wave” (written in English as wwwave) is inspired by the idea of ”making waves in the world of the internet (www),” and represents our attitude of navigating the ever-changing digital ocean with grace. This “boarding ticket” embodies the message, “Come on board the ship called Wave and move powerfully towards the future.” A special website has been opened that can be accessed exclusively via the QR code on the back. The website contains exclusive information not found on other recruitment sites, such as the type of person we are looking for, how we conduct interviews, and the background to our recruitment. This will enable employees to communicate the appeal of Wave and the positions we are recruiting for in a concrete and easy-to-understand manner. 2. Comprehensive dining allowance. Support even if your application is not accepted. We offer a “dinner allowance” so that employees can casually meet with acquaintances they would like to introduce. In addition to the “recruitment meal” to approach candidates, we also cover the cost of a “thank you and apology meal” if the candidate is not hired. By also placing emphasis on aftercare, we lower the barrier to participation in this program and encourage its use. Wave Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/15126/246/15126-246-8655cca3e751039a7072ee7e328ece6d-1284×1184.jpg WAVE entered the digital comics production business over 10 years ago, in a market dominated by print media. By collaborating with creators from a different perspective than print media, the company has achieved solid results in the digital comics market. Leveraging its strengths in original content, the company has also embarked on the production and broadcast of anime and domestic and international content distribution businesses. In 2022, we continue to take on new challenges, such as launching the Weboon production studio “studio73.” Company name: Wave Co., Ltd. Location: Sunshine 60 15F, 3-1-1 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Established: April 9, 2010 Capital: 73,000,000 yen Representative: Representative Director Kota Sekiguchi URL: https://wwwave.jp/
