INA Inside shares the work and thinking of INA&Associates. Through corporate initiatives, our journey, people, culture and leadership, it communicates what we value as a human-capital investment company and how we run the business. It offers transparent, first-hand information for readers who want to understand our values and the reasoning behind our decisions, and for anyone considering working or transacting with us.
This section is updated on an ongoing basis as new public information and market developments emerge.
INA&Associates explores the concept of creative responsibility: the obligations companies carry when generating new value, and how embracing this mindset drives purposeful innovation.
Using the metaphor of a ship, this article explores what kind of people an organization needs on board to successfully navigate toward its goals and create lasting enterprise value.
Exploring investment strategies that view talent as 'jinzai' to enhance corporate value. Examining the effects of human capital management and risk management from domestic and international real estate industry examples and data.
An argument for why empathy is at the heart of strong brand building, and how hiring and developing empathetic talent gives organizations a lasting edge over their competitors.
An exploration of how digital transformation in the real estate sector is changing what it means to be a valuable employee, and what skills and qualities will be most in demand going forward.
Explaining the background of mandatory human capital disclosure and its impact on investors, employees, and customers. Sharing three key points and precautions for effective communication from a talent management perspective.
Discover how talent investment enhances corporate value through three lenses: productivity improvement, engagement, and ESG evaluation. Also introducing Wise Investing practices. INA&Associates
Discover why aligning talent strategy with business strategy accelerates corporate growth, with concrete examples. Essential reading for executives looking to implement human capital management.
Supporting employees' personal branding enhances corporate value by fostering growth, innovation, and a strong organizational culture. Discover INA's approach.
What is human capital management? Explains the concept, background, and importance of practice of a management approach that treats employees as 'capital' to enhance corporate value. Essential reading for managers.
## The Power of a Visionary Company Depends on the Specificity of Its Human Asset Strategy
Why years of experience alone cannot lead to growth, and how top executives leverage their experiences. Learn true ability through reflection, failure analysis, and a growth mindset.
Daisuke Inazawa, representative of INA&Associates Inc., organizes his philosophy and beliefs about human resources from the perspective of human capital management. He explains why people should be seen as assets and how that idea is put into practice.
This guide explains the basics of antenna management in apartment buildings, including the difference between condominium and rental management responsibility, the causes of terrestrial digital TV reception issues and how to address them, and the rules for installing BS/CS antennas for property management staff.
This article explains how company-leased housing works, how it differs from housing allowances, its tax benefits, and the advantages and disadvantages for both companies and employees. It also summarizes the information HR managers should understand, including how to calculate the equivalent rental value and key points to watch when introducing the system.
An overview of toilet service life (15 years), component-by-component longevity, replacement signs, and the water- and energy-saving benefits of newer models. An equipment management and planned repair guide for rental property management staff.
An explanation of the significance of the Rental Property Manager becoming a national qualification in 2021 and its impact on career development. Introducing the information real estate professionals should know, including the expansion of work scope, application to real estate investment, and stronger appeal in job changes.
This article explains the conditions, costs, and procedures for resolving rent delinquency through litigation. It also introduces the benefits of working with legal counsel in day-to-day property management practice.
A thorough entrepreneur-focused guide to the features, reputation, and how to use Startup Handbook. Learn how effective this free business magazine is and how to make use of the information it offers in management.
An explanation of the scope of responsibility for snow removal in rental property parking lots, typical trouble cases, and response measures for property managers. It also covers the concept of the duty of due care of a prudent manager and key points for establishing snow-removal rules.
An overview of why apartment drain pipe cleaning matters, how often it should be done, and the main methods involved from a property management professional's perspective. Covers the differences between high-pressure cleaning and wire cleaning, legal considerations, and cost-effectiveness. Turn to INA for practical rental management insight.
An explanation of the features, advantages, and disadvantages of light-gauge steel apartment buildings. Introduces building knowledge that real estate management staff can explain to residents and key points for choosing a property.
This article explains the differences among the three types of rental management companies: leasing-focused, management-focused, and full-service firms, along with their responsibilities such as building maintenance and property management, typical fee ranges, and how to choose the right partner.
Noise generally falls into two categories: airborne sound and structure-borne sound. This article explains, from a practical management perspective, the soundproofing measures management companies should communicate to residents, including mats, panels, and curtains, as well as how to convey day-to-day living rules that help prevent noise disputes before they arise.
Explains how to clean and replace drain hoses, along with measures to prevent deterioration, which are the main causes of air conditioner water leaks. Strengthen your response capabilities as part of your equipment knowledge for rental property management.
Learn the fundamentals and formulas of Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) and how it applies to the real estate industry. Discover the importance of building long-term customer relationships from a talent-driven management perspective, plus actionable strategies to boost LTV. INA&Associates
A practical guide to avoiding move-out settlement disputes. A rental management professional explains how to read move-out settlement statements, the standards in restoration guidelines, typical cost ranges, and checkpoints for the move-out inspection.
An overview of the benefits, key considerations, and cost risks of kominka renovation. We introduce restoration know-how that real estate management professionals should understand. Please contact INA&Associates for consultation.
An introduction to five useful tools that can improve productivity while working from home. We explain key points for creating a comfortable work environment, including an air purifier, laptop stand, and stretch pole.
A practitioner-level guide to cost liability and the response process when you find a defect in a Japanese rental. Roof and equipment defects fall on the landlord in principle; we explain the key points of Civil Code Articles 606, 607-2, and 611, plus the path from formal demand to rent reduction and consultation desks when the landlord will not act, all mapped to how the rules differ from US landlord-tenant practice.