HR Investigation Services
Even after narrowing down the hiring pool…
about32%※of candidates are engaged in troubling issues.
※2025 research by KIGYOU SERVICE
Measures against Criminal Organizations, Extreme Right Wing Groups, Soukai-ya (Extortionists)
It’s extremely difficult to decide on the right candidate purely based on paper tests and interviews. Our statistics show that over 30% of successful candidates are found to be unfit for the role after investigation. Of those, most cases are falsifications of resumes and truancy issues. These are issues that can only be unveiled by investigation ? judgment cannot be based just on interviews and tests.
In order to select the right candidate, a background check is absolutely essential.
It’s recommended for employers to inform the job seekers prior to the investigations being conducted, and to receive their consent.
Background check cover the following
Employment history, work absences, relevant skills, reasons for parting with previous employers, personality and behavior, health, living conditions, misc.
Employment checks
Research Content
We provide objective information by investigating candidates based on their resumes and CVs.
Starting at 48,000 yen per a person
※English reports also available
※Payment available through PayPal.
- General Investigation ? when hiring general office workers from public listings, etc. Fee 48,000 yen
- Special Investigation ? More thorough investigation used when hiring key positions within company Fee 50,000 yen
- Custom Investigation ? Specify necessary areas for investigation Fee 20,000 yen
The fastest delivery. We provide results in 2 days.
Good candidates receive multiple offers, speed is key.
Pre-employment Screening
Pre-employment screening is another name for recruitment investigations. We investigate the accuracy of the contents declared in applicants Eresumes and the remarks they make during their interview. Based on this, a report on the appropriateness of the candidate is delivered.
Reference Check
This method of recruitment screening has become mainstream in the US and other regions.
The applicant supplies the contacts (superiors, co-workers), and an investigation of some predetermined areas is conducted.
There are many cases where both a regular investigation and a reference check are conducted together.
Headhunting/Recruitment Professionals
The recruitment investigations are conducted on the candidate provided by a headhunting agency. (If a resume is available, this will be a “specialist investigation E)
A list of candidates identified by headhunting is also available.
Investigation on Ties to Organized Crime
Currently there are cases of members of organized crime applying for roles at normal companies. In recent years, there have been incidents of this in the transport and security industries.
We provide reports on all investigations in a speedy fashion, and maintain high quality, accuracy and confidentiality.
Investigation Fee 30,000 yen
Investigation Time 3 days or 2 weeks
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No matter the screening, we perform our investigations with consideration to all civil liberties. Screenings involving discrimination against certain groups and communities will not be accepted. Cases that may be connected to stalking or other criminal activity will also be rejected.
