Mikiwame Partners with Money Forward on Cloud Tools

LeadingMark Inc., provider of the HR platform Mikiwame, has entered into a business partnership with Money Forward, Inc. to strengthen corporate HR capabilities and address recruitment and employee retention challenges. Through this alliance, the two companies have launched Money Forward Cloud Survey powered by Mikiwame and Money Forward Cloud Aptitude Test powered by Mikiwame. The services will be offered by Money Forward with operational support from LeadingMark.

Background of the Partnership

Japan’s labor market faces worker shortages. Employee mobility is surging. Companies struggle to recruit and retain staff as a result. To grow, we need to fix hiring mismatches and improve employee engagement.

Employee turnover and extended absences represent major costs to employers. According to Cabinet Office data, the cost of one employee taking a six-month leave of absence can reach 4.22 million yen. Companies that fail to identify candidates who are more likely to thrive, or overlook signs of declining employee well-being, face higher risks of attrition and productivity loss.

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LeadingMark’s Mikiwame platform has been tackling these issues by helping organizations reduce hiring mismatches and employee turnover. By providing an OEM version of its service through Money Forward, which is expanding its HR solutions portfolio, the partnership will help more companies prevent attrition, improve engagement, and ultimately strengthen productivity.

Service Overview

Money Forward Cloud Aptitude Test powered by Mikiwame
A fast, 10-minute aptitude test accessible via PC or smartphone enables companies to evaluate how closely a candidate’s traits align with those of top-performing employees. By digitizing personality data, organizations can:

• Assess suitability for different departments or job types.
• Analyze team balance and compatibility among employees.
• Establish hiring criteria based on real employee data, improving the likelihood of long-term success.

Money Forward Cloud Survey powered by Mikiwame
A monthly, three-minute survey helps organizations monitor the mental state of employees and detect early signs of disengagement or risk of turnover. Features include:

• Visualization of employee well-being at both individual and organizational levels.
• Alerts for employees who require special care, along with recommended support methods.
• Engagement analysis across teams.
• Personalized advice to employees for effective self-management.

Looking Ahead

LeadingMark and Money Forward are teaming up. They want to build a workplace ecosystem. This will help companies make better hiring choices. It will also support employee well-being. This will lead to better retention and lasting growth for businesses.