Systems, methods, and programs for managing job postings

Abstract

To support the proper management of health-related examinations conducted by job seekers. [Solution] A service provision server 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention provides a job matching service to a business operator's representative operating a business terminal 20, a store representative operating a store terminal 30, and a worker operating a worker terminal 40, all connected via a communication network NW, for matching job openings with workers. Based on work performance information for a specific job opening that requires the results of a worker's health examination, the server 10 issues a test recommendation notification to the worker recommending that they undergo the examination, thus enabling the recommendation of examinations in accordance with the actual work situation for a specific job opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology for managing job offers.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, job matching services that match job offers (business operators) and job seekers have been provided. Among the job offers in such job matching services, there are some job offers that require the results of health-related examinations (for example, negative proof of fecal occult blood test, etc.). For example, in Patent Document 1 below, in a system that matches employers and job seekers, as personal information of job seekers, a health check certificate, fecal occult blood test results, etc. are managed, and it is disclosed that such personal information becomes necessary materials when employers undergo administrative audits.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the above-described conventional system manages information such as health check certificates and fecal occult blood test results, but it cannot be said that the implementation status of such examinations by job seekers is sufficiently managed, and job seekers without valid examination results may lose the opportunity to work in job offers that require such examination results.

[0005] One of the purposes of the embodiments of the present invention is to assist in appropriately managing the implementation status of health-related examinations by job seekers. Other purposes of the embodiments of the present invention will become clear by referring to the entire specification.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A system according to one embodiment of the present invention is a system for managing job postings, comprising one or more computer processors, wherein the one or more computer processors execute a plurality of processes including: providing job posting information to job seekers regarding job postings from employers, including specific job postings that require the results of health examinations of job seekers; managing work performance information regarding the job seekers' work performance for the job postings; and issuing a test recommendation notice to the job seekers recommending the examinations based on the work performance information regarding the specific job postings.

[0007] A method according to one embodiment of the present invention is a method for managing job postings, which is performed by one or more computers, and comprises the steps of: providing job posting information to job seekers regarding job postings from employers, including specific job postings that require the results of health examinations of job seekers; managing work performance information regarding the job seekers' work performance for the job postings; and issuing a test recommendation notice to the job seekers recommending that they undergo the examinations based on the work performance information regarding the specific job postings.

[0008] A program according to one embodiment of the present invention is a program for managing job postings, which causes one or more computers to execute a plurality of processes, including: a process of providing job posting information to job seekers regarding job postings from employers, including specific job postings that require the results of health examinations of job seekers; a process of managing work performance information regarding the job seekers' work performance for the job postings; and a process of issuing a test recommendation notice to the job seekers recommending the examinations based on the work performance information regarding the specific job postings. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] Various embodiments of the present invention support the appropriate management of the status of health examinations conducted by job seekers. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1]A schematic diagram showing the configuration of a network including a service provision server 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A diagram illustrating the information managed by brand information table 1511. [Figure 3] A diagram illustrating the information managed by business information table 1512. [Figure 4] A diagram illustrating the information managed by store information table 1513. [Figure 5] A diagram illustrating the information managed by worker information table 1514. [Figure 6] A diagram illustrating the information managed by the stool sample request management table 1515. [Figure 7] A diagram illustrating the information managed by the stool sample kit management table 1516. [Figure 8] A diagram illustrating the information managed by the basic job information table 1517. [Figure 9] A diagram illustrating the information managed by the job posting management table 1518. [Figure 10] A diagram illustrating the information managed by the work management table 1519. [Figure 11] A diagram illustrating the basic job information registration screen 50. [Figure 12] A diagram illustrating the job registration screen 51. [Figure 13] This diagram illustrates the job listing screen for stores (screen 52). [Figure 14] An example diagram of the worker job listing screen 60. [Figure 15] A diagram illustrating the display content of individual display area 661. [Figure 16] A diagram illustrating the job details screen 70. [Figure 17] A flowchart illustrating the processes that server 10 executes in response to job applications from workers. [Figure 18] A diagram illustrating the first notification screen 72. [Figure 19] A diagram illustrating the second notification screen 74. [Figure 20] A diagram illustrating the work management screen 80. [Figure 21] A diagram illustrating the work management screen 80 when the corresponding job opening requires a negative test certificate. [Figure 22] A diagram illustrating the work management screen 80 when the worker does not have a valid negative test certificate on the work date of the corresponding job opening. [Figure 23] A diagram for explaining the flow of the test after the worker requests the shipment of the test kit. [Figure 24] A diagram illustrating the test request management screen 90. [Figure 25] A diagram illustrating the test kit registration screen 92. [Figure 26] A flowchart illustrating the process executed by the server 10 when automatically canceling an application for a job opening. [Figure 27] A flowchart illustrating the process executed by the server 10 when sending a test recommendation notice in response to a worker's login. [Figure 28] A diagram illustrating the test recommendation screen 100. [Figure 29] In another example, a flowchart illustrating the process executed by the server 10 when sending a test recommendation notice in response to a worker's login.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described while referring to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or similar components may be assigned the same reference numerals.

[0012] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a network including a service provision server 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the server 10 is connected to a business operator terminal 20, a store terminal 30, and a worker terminal 40 via a communication network NW such as the Internet. In Figure 1, only one business operator terminal 20, one store terminal 30, and one worker terminal 40 are shown, but the server 10 is connected to multiple business operator terminals 20, one store terminal 30, and one worker terminal 40. The server 10 provides a job matching service to business operator personnel who operate business operator terminals 20 located at businesses (companies, etc.) that employ workers (job seekers), store personnel who operate store terminals 30 located at each store owned by the business operator, and workers who operate worker terminals 40, for matching job postings (businesses) with workers. The server 10 is an example of a device that implements all or part of the system of the present invention.

[0013] First, the hardware configuration of the service provision server 10 will be described. The service provision server 10 is configured as a general-purpose computer and, as shown in Figure 1, includes a computer processor 11, main memory 12, input / output interface 13, communication interface 14, and storage (memory device) 15. These components are electrically connected via buses and the like (not shown).

[0014] The computer processor 11 is configured as a CPU or GPU, and loads various programs stored in storage 15, etc., into the main memory 12 and executes various instructions contained in those programs. The main memory 12 is configured as, for example, DRAM.

[0015] The input / output interface 13 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with the operator, etc. The input / output interface 13 includes, for example, information input devices such as keyboards and pointing devices (e.g., mice, touch panels, etc.), audio input devices such as microphones, and image input devices such as cameras. Furthermore, the input / output interface 13 includes image output devices such as displays and audio output devices such as speakers.

[0016] Communication I / F14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to enable wired or wireless communication via a communication network NW, etc.

[0017] The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk or flash memory. The storage 15 stores various programs, including an operating system, and various data. For example, as shown in Figure 1, the storage 15 has various tables 151 that manage various information for providing a job matching service. Also, for example, the storage 15 stores a server-side program 152 according to one embodiment of the present invention. This program 152 is a program that causes the server 10 to function as all or part of a system for providing a job matching service. At least a part of the server-side program 152 may be configured to be executed on the business terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40 via the business terminal-side program 252, store terminal-side program 352, or worker terminal-side program 452, which will be described later.

[0018] In this embodiment, the service provision server 10 may be configured using multiple computers, each having the hardware configuration described above. For example, the server 10 may be composed of multiple server devices.

[0019] The server 10 configured in this way can be configured to function as both a web server and an application server. It performs various processes in response to requests from the business terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40, and transmits screen data (e.g., HTML data) and control data, etc., corresponding to the results of the processing, to the business terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40. The business terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40 then outputs a web page or other screen based on the received data.

[0020] Next, the hardware configuration of the business terminal 20, store terminal 30, and worker terminal 40 will be described. The business terminal 20 is configured as a general-purpose computer and, as shown in Figure 1, includes a computer processor 21, main memory 22, input / output I / F 23, communication I / F 24, and storage (memory device) 25, with each of these components electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

[0021] The storage 25 stores the business terminal program 252 described above. The program 252 is configured as a web browser or other application (for example, a business application for a job matching service), and as described above, it may be configured to execute at least a part of the server-side program 152. In this embodiment, the business terminal 20 may be configured as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or personal computer, etc.

[0022] A person in charge at a business that operates the business terminal 20 configured in this way can use the business-use functions of the job matching service provided by the server 10 by communicating with the server 10 via the business terminal-side program 252 installed on the storage 25, etc.

[0023] The store terminal 30 is configured as a general-purpose computer and, as shown in Figure 1, includes a computer processor 31, main memory 32, input / output interface 33, communication interface 34, and storage (memory device) 35, with each of these components electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

[0024] The storage 35 stores the store terminal program 352 described above. The program 352 is configured as a web browser or other application (for example, a store application for a job matching service), and as described above, it may be configured to execute at least a part of the server program 152. In this embodiment, the store terminal 30 may be configured as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or personal computer, etc.

[0025] A store employee operating the store terminal 30 configured in this way can use the store-specific functions of the job matching service provided by the server 10 by communicating with the server 10 via the store terminal-side program 352 installed on the storage 35, etc.

[0026] The worker terminal 40 is configured as a general-purpose computer and, as shown in Figure 1, includes a computer processor 41, main memory 42, input / output interface 43, communication interface 44, and storage (memory device) 45, with each of these components electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

[0027] Storage 45 stores the worker terminal program 452 described above. The program 452 is configured as a web browser or other application (for example, a worker application for a job matching service) and may be configured to execute at least a portion of the server-side program 152 as described above. In this embodiment, the worker terminal 40 may be configured as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or personal computer, etc.

[0028] A worker operating the worker terminal 40 configured in this way can use the worker functions of the job matching service provided by the server 10 by communicating with the server 10 via the worker terminal-side program 452 installed on the storage 45 or the like.

[0029] Next, the functions of the service provision server 10 configured in this way will be described. As shown in Figure 1, the computer processor 11 of the server 10 is configured to function as a management function control unit 112 and a service provision control unit 114 by executing instructions contained in a program loaded into the main memory 12 (for example, at least a part of the server-side program 152).

[0030] The management function control unit 112 is configured to perform various processes related to the control of the management functions of the job matching service. For example, the management function control unit 112 transmits screen data and control data for various screens related to the management functions to the business terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40, and performs various processes in response to user input via the screens output on the business terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40, and transmits screen data and control data according to the results of the processes to the business terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40. The management functions controlled by the management function control unit 112 include, for example, login processing (user authentication) and management of various master data.

[0031] The service provision control unit 114 is configured to perform various processes related to the control of the provision of the job matching service. For example, the service provision control unit 114 transmits screen data and control data for various screens used to control the provision of the service to the business operator terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40, and performs various processes in response to user input via the screens output on the business operator terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40, and transmits screen data and control data according to the results of those processes to the business operator terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40.

[0032] In this embodiment, the service provision control unit 114 is configured to provide (disclose) job information regarding job postings from businesses to workers (job seekers). Job information is registered based on information entered via a screen output by, for example, a business terminal 20 or a store terminal 30. The job information is transmitted to, for example, a worker terminal 40 and displayed on a screen output by the worker terminal 40. Job postings in this embodiment include specific job postings that require the results of health examinations (including stool tests) of workers. For example, the service provision control unit 114 is configured to accept applications from workers for job postings. Applications for job postings are made, for example, via a screen output by the worker terminal 40.

[0033] Furthermore, the service provision control unit 114 is configured to manage work performance information regarding workers' work performance in response to job postings. Work performance information includes, but is not limited to, work days, work locations, industries, days of the week, time slots, compensation ranges, working hours, and other conditions (e.g., no experience necessary, freedom of hair color). Work performance information is managed, for example, in one or more tables included in various tables 151.

[0034] Furthermore, the service provision control unit 114 is configured to issue inspection recommendation notifications to workers based on their work performance information related to the specific job posting. For example, inspection recommendation notifications are issued to workers who meet the work performance requirements for the specific job posting. For example, the service provision control unit 114 displays a screen showing an inspection recommendation notification (information) to the worker (for example, it transmits the screen data and control data of the screen to the worker terminal 40).

[0035] Thus, in this embodiment, the service provision server 10 issues a test recommendation notification to a worker based on work performance information related to a specific job that requires the results of a worker's health examination, making it possible to recommend examinations that are appropriate to the actual work situation for a specific job. In other words, the server 10 supports the appropriate management of the status of health examinations taken by job seekers.

[0036] In this embodiment, the notification of recommended inspections based on work performance information for a specific job opening can be implemented in various ways. For example, the service provision control unit 114 may be configured to exclude workers who do not have work performance for a specific job opening from the target of the recommended inspection notification (i.e., it only notifies workers who have work performance for a specific job opening). Such a configuration suppresses the recommendation of unnecessary inspections.

[0037] Furthermore, for example, the service provision control unit 114 may be configured to issue inspection recommendation notices to workers who satisfy predetermined conditions regarding the last day of work for a specific job (the last (most recent) day of work among one or more work records for one or more specific job postings). These predetermined conditions include, but are not limited to, various conditions regarding the last day of work for a specific job posting, such as the condition that the number of days elapsed since the last day of work is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, and the condition that the number of months elapsed since the month in which the last day of work belongs is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. Such a configuration facilitates the recommendation of inspection to workers who satisfy the conditions regarding the last day of work for a specific job posting.

[0038] Furthermore, for example, the service provision control unit 114 may be configured to manage the above-mentioned test results held by workers and to send test recommendation notifications to workers who satisfy predetermined conditions regarding the start date of the validity period of the test results (for example, the date the test is conducted or the date the test results are determined). Such test results are managed, for example, in one or more tables included in various tables 151. These predetermined conditions include, but are not limited to, various conditions regarding the start date of the validity period of the test results, but include, for example, the condition that the number of days elapsed since the start date is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, and the condition that the number of months elapsed since the month to which the start date belongs is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. Furthermore, for example, the service provision control unit 114 may be configured to send test recommendation notifications to workers whose number of days elapsed since the last day of work for a specific job is greater than or equal to a first predetermined value, and also to send test recommendation notifications to workers whose number of days elapsed since the start date of the validity period of the test results is greater than or equal to a second predetermined value, even if the number of days elapsed since the last day of work is less than the first predetermined value. Such a configuration promotes the recommendation of tests to workers who satisfy the conditions regarding the start date of the validity period of the test results.

[0039] Furthermore, for example, the service provision control unit 114 may be configured to identify a provisional end date for the validity period of the worker's test results based on the start date of the validity period of the test results held by the worker and the length of the validity period of the test results associated with the specific job for which the worker has a work record, and to issue a test recommendation notice based on the provisional end date. The provisional end date can also be said to be the end date of the period during which the test results are considered valid. For example, the length of the validity period of the test results is predetermined by the business operator for each job (or for each business operator), taking into consideration the characteristics and features of the job content of the specific job for which the worker has a work record. For example, the service provision control unit 114 may be configured to issue a test recommendation notice to workers who satisfy predetermined conditions regarding the provisional end date. These predetermined conditions include, but are not limited to, various conditions regarding the provisional end date, but include, for example, the condition that the number of days remaining until the provisional end date is less than or equal to a predetermined value, and the condition that the number of days elapsed since the provisional end date is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. This configuration makes it possible to recommend testing to a worker at an appropriate time based on a provisional expiration date of the validity period of their test results.

[0040] In this embodiment, the determination (calculation) of a provisional end date for the validity period of the test results can be achieved in various ways. For example, the service provision control unit 114 is configured to determine the provisional end date by adding the length of the validity period of the test results associated with the last specific job the worker worked for to the start date of the validity period of the test results held by the worker. This configuration makes it possible to determine a provisional end date for the validity period of the test results held by a worker based on the length of the validity period of the test results associated with the last specific job the worker worked for.

[0041] Furthermore, for example, the service provision control unit 114 is configured to determine the provisional end date by adding the minimum length of the validity period of multiple test results associated with multiple specific job postings in which the worker has work experience to the start date of the validity period of the test results held by the worker. This configuration makes it possible to determine the provisional end date of the validity period of the test results held by the worker based on the minimum length of the validity period of the test results associated with the specific job postings in which the worker has work experience.

[0042] Furthermore, for example, the service provision control unit 114 is configured to determine the provisional end date by adding the length of the validity period of the test results associated with the job classification that has the most work experience among multiple specific job classifications in which the worker has worked, to the start date of the validity period of the test results held by the worker. The job classification is, for example, the job content, and multiple job classifications under that job classification may be job postings with the same job content but different work days. This configuration makes it possible to determine the provisional end date of the validity period of the test results held by the worker based on the length of the validity period of the test results associated with the job classification that has the most work experience.

[0043] Next, a specific example of a service provision server 10 of this embodiment having such functions will be described. First, the information managed by each table included in the various tables 151 in this specific example will be described.

[0044] Figure 2 illustrates the information managed by the brand information table 1511 in this example. In this example, the brand information table 1511 manages information about brands and, as shown in the figure, manages information such as the "brand name" associated with the "brand ID" that identifies individual brands. In this example, brands correspond to a chain that uses a common service name and trade name, etc.

[0045] Figure 3 illustrates the information managed by the business information table 1512 in this example. In this example, the business information table 1512 manages information about businesses that employ workers in the job matching service. As shown in the figure, it manages information such as the "business name," the "brand ID" which identifies the corresponding brand, the "stool sample application judgment date setting information," which is information about setting the date for determining whether a worker who has applied for a specific job that requires a negative stool sample certificate has applied for a stool sample test, and the "stool sample negative certificate judgment date setting information," which is information about setting the date for determining whether a worker who has applied for a specific job that requires a negative stool sample certificate has a valid negative stool sample certificate. Businesses include, for example, companies that operate chains and franchisee companies. The stool sample application judgment date setting information and the stool sample negative certificate judgment date setting information will be described in more detail later, but the remaining number of days until the start date of the specific job (for example, N days before) is registered as setting information for each judgment date. For example, the date for determining eligibility for a stool sample test is set to seven days before the workday, and the date for determining eligibility for a negative stool sample test is set to one day before the workday.

[0046] Figure 4 illustrates the information managed by the store information table 1513 in this example. In this example, the store information table 1513 manages information about the stores owned by the business operator, and as shown in the figure, it manages information such as "basic information" including the store name, address, and contact information, and "business operator ID" which identifies the corresponding (affiliated) business operator, associated with a "store ID" that identifies an individual store. In this example, each business operator has one or more stores.

[0047] Figure 5 illustrates the information managed by the worker information table 1514 in this example. In this example, the worker information table 1514 manages information about users registered as workers in the job matching service. As shown in the figure, it manages information such as "basic information" including name, date of birth, address, and contact information, associated with a "worker ID" that identifies each individual worker, and "latest negative test certificate validity period start date" which indicates the start date of the validity period of the latest negative stool test certificate.

[0048] Figure 6 illustrates the information managed by the stool sample request management table 1515 in this example. In this example, the stool sample request management table 1515 manages information related to stool sample requests made by workers, and as shown in the figure, it manages information such as the "worker ID" that identifies the worker who made the request, the "request date", the "stool sample status type", and the "stool sample kit ID" that identifies the stool sample kit used for the stool sample, associated with the "stool sample request ID" that identifies an individual stool sample request. In this example, the stool sample status type is set to a value corresponding to one of the following: requested, stool sample kit registered, or test result registered. The stool sample kit includes a container for holding the sample.

[0049] Figure 7 illustrates the information managed by the stool sample kit management table 1516 in this example. In this example, the stool sample kit management table 1516 manages information about stool sample kits managed by the job matching service provider, and as shown in the figure, it manages information such as the "test date" indicating the date of testing of the sample contained in the stool sample kit, and "test result information" which is information about the test results, associated with the "stool sample kit ID" that identifies each individual stool sample kit.

[0050] Figure 8 illustrates the information managed by the basic job information table 1517 in this example. In this example, the basic job information table 1517 manages the basic job information (job description) and, as shown in the figure, associates the "basic job information ID" that identifies individual basic information with the "store ID" that identifies the corresponding store, the "job title", the "description" which is a text that explains the job description, etc., the "negative stool test certificate requirement flag" which indicates whether or not a negative stool test certificate is required, and the "validity period of negative stool test certificate" which indicates the number of days (length of validity period) the negative stool test certificate is valid. A negative stool test certificate may be required in job postings for, for example, retail stores, the catering industry, restaurants, and food factories. The basic job information can also be called a template for job postings. In this example, the validity period of the negative stool test certificate is set for each basic job information (job description). In other examples of this embodiment, the validity period of the negative stool test certificate is set for each business or for each individual job posting.

[0051] Figure 9 illustrates the information managed by the job management table 1518 in this example. In this example, the job management table 1518 manages information about individual job postings provided (published) to workers. As shown in the figure, it manages information such as a "job ID" that identifies an individual job posting, a "job basic information ID" that identifies the corresponding job basic information, "work days," "work start time," "work end time," "job application deadline date and time," "number of applicants," "hourly wage," and a "job status type" that indicates the status of the job posting. Thus, the job basic information can also be said to be information that classifies job postings. In this example, the job status type is set to a value corresponding to one of the following: currently recruiting, recruitment closed, in progress, or completed. The hourly wage may also be managed as basic information for the job posting.

[0052] Figure 10 illustrates the information managed by the work management table 1519 in this example. In this example, the work management table 1519 manages information about workers' work in jobs for which a match has been made through the job matching service. As shown in the figure, it associates a combination of a "job ID" that identifies an individual job and a "worker ID" that identifies a worker who applied for this job with information such as the "stool test application determination date," which is the date on which a stool test application is determined if a negative stool test certificate is required for this job; the "stool test negative certificate determination date," which is the date on which a valid negative stool test certificate is determined; the "start time," which is the actual start time of work for this worker; the "end time," which is the actual end time of work for this worker; a "cancellation flag," which indicates that the worker's application for this job has been canceled; the "store rating," which is the worker's rating of the store; and the "worker rating," which is the store's rating of the worker. The work management table 1519 can also be said to be a table that manages at least a part of the work performance information regarding a worker's past work performance.

[0053] The above explains the information managed by each table in this example. Next, we will explain the processes executed by the service server 10, as well as the screens output on the store terminal 30 and worker terminal 40 in this example.

[0054] Figure 11 illustrates a job posting basic information registration screen 50 that is output from the store terminal 30. This screen 50 is for store staff to register basic job posting information and, as shown in the figure, has a job posting title input area 501 for entering the job posting title, a description input area 502 for entering the job posting description, a stool test negative certificate requirement input area 503 for entering whether a negative stool test certificate is required, a stool test negative certificate validity period input area 504 for entering the number of days the negative certificate is valid if it is required, and a registration button 508.

[0055] When the registration button 508 is selected, the basic job information entered via the job basic information registration screen 50 is registered. Specifically, a new record is inserted into the job basic information table 1517, and corresponding values ​​are set for each data item.

[0056] Figure 12 illustrates a job posting registration screen 51 output by the store terminal 30. This screen 51 is for store staff to register information about individual job postings, and as shown in the figure, it has a job posting basic information ID input area 511 for entering a job posting basic information ID that identifies the corresponding job posting basic information, a work date and time input area 512 for entering work dates and times, a deadline date and time input area 513 for entering the job posting deadline date and time, a number of applicants input area 514 for entering the number of applicants, an hourly wage input area 515 for entering the hourly wage, and a registration button 518. In the job posting basic information ID input area 511, the job posting basic information ID may be identified and entered via keyword search on the title and description, etc.

[0057] The work date and time input area 512 is configured to allow input of the work date, start time, and end time. Thus, in this example of a job matching service, the target is daily-wage jobs where employment occurs on a daily basis. The deadline date and time input area 513 is initially set to the start time of work on the work day.

[0058] When the registration button 518 is selected, the job information entered via the job registration screen 51 is registered. Specifically, a new record is inserted into the job management table 1518, and corresponding values ​​are set for each data item. The job status type is set to the value corresponding to "Currently recruiting".

[0059] Figure 13 illustrates a store job listing screen 52 output by the store terminal 30. This screen 52 is used by store staff to view a list of job postings from their store. As shown in the figure, it has a list display area 522 that displays a list of job postings registered by the corresponding store, and a back button 524. Job postings from a specific store are extracted by referring to the job basic information ID in the job management table 1518 and the store ID in the job basic information table 1517.

[0060] The list display area 522 displays job information in a table format. Specifically, the job information includes the job status (currently recruiting, closed, in progress, or completed), title, job posting date and time (working date and time), and application status (number of applicants / number of positions available). The number of applicants for a job is determined by referring to the work management table 1519.

[0061] Figure 14 illustrates a worker job listing screen 60 output from a worker terminal 40. This screen 60 is for workers to search for jobs and, as shown in the figure, has a work location input area 62 for entering the work location (prefecture, etc.) of the job to be displayed, a work date input area 64 for entering the work dates of the job to be displayed, and a list display area 66 for displaying a list of jobs. The work location input area 62 is configured to allow the selection and input of one or more work locations.

[0062] The workday input area 64 is configured such that six date objects 641, each corresponding to an individual date, are arranged horizontally in chronological order, and one of the six objects 641 can be selected. The displayed date objects 641 in this area 64 can be switched by flicking or sliding operations in the left or right direction.

[0063] The list display area 66 displays a list of job postings, specifically job postings that match the work location (store address) entered via the work location input area 62 and the work date entered via the work date input area 64, and whose job posting status type is "Recruiting". The list display area 66 has multiple individual display areas 661 arranged in two columns vertically, each corresponding to an individual job posting. The displayed individual display areas 661 in the area 66 can be switched by flicking or sliding up or down.

[0064] Figure 15 illustrates the display content of the individual display area 661. As shown in the figure, the individual display area 661 displays information related to the job posting (image, description, start time, end time, location (store address), and hourly wage, etc.). In its upper left corner, there is a remaining time display object 662 that shows the remaining time until the job posting's deadline, and in its upper right corner, there is a heart-shaped favorites object 663. When the favorites object 663 is selected, the basic information of the corresponding job posting is added to the worker's favorites.

[0065] When the individual display area 661 is selected, the job details screen 70, as illustrated in Figure 16, is output. As shown in the figure, the screen 70 has an information display area 702 that displays detailed information about the corresponding job and an application button 704. The application button 704 is an object for workers to apply for (apply to) a job.

[0066] Figure 17 is a flowchart illustrating the processes that the server 10 executes in response to the selection of the application button 704 on the job details screen 70 (i.e., an application for a job by a worker). When the application button 704 is selected, the server 10 first determines, as shown in the figure, whether or not the target job is a specific job that requires a negative stool test certificate (step S100). Whether or not a negative stool test certificate is required for a job is determined by referring to the negative stool test certificate requirement flag in the job basic information table 1517.

[0067] Then, if the job is not one that requires a negative stool test certificate (NO in step S100), server 10 confirms the acceptance of the application for the job (step S130). Specifically, a new record is inserted into the work management table 1519, and the job ID and worker ID are registered. In this example, the accepted application is immediately confirmed (matching is achieved).

[0068] On the other hand, if the job requires a negative stool test certificate (YES in step S100), the server 10 determines whether the number of days from the current date (application date) to the start date is greater than a predetermined number of days (step S110). In this example, the predetermined number of days is the number of days corresponding to the stool test application determination date plus a buffer. As mentioned above, the setting information for the determination date is managed in the business information table 1512, meaning it is set for each business. For example, if the stool test application determination date is set to 7 days before the start date and the buffer is 2 days, the predetermined number of days will be 9 days.

[0069] Then, if the number of days until the work day is greater than the prescribed number of days (YES in step S110), the server 10 notifies the worker that a negative stool test certificate is required (step S120) and confirms the acceptance of the application (step S130). This notification is made via a screen displayed on the worker terminal 40.

[0070] Figure 18 illustrates a first notification screen 72 that is displayed on the worker terminal 40 when the number of days until the start date of a job that requires a negative stool test certificate is greater than a specified number of days. This screen 72 is a screen to notify the worker that a negative stool test certificate is required, and as shown in the figure, it has a continue button 722 with the text "Continue application" added to it. When the continue button 722 is selected, the application for the job is confirmed.

[0071] Furthermore, if a job posting requires a negative stool test certificate, the date of the stool test application and the date of the negative stool test certificate determination are registered in the work management table 1519. These determination dates are set based on the work days of the job posting and the settings information for these determination dates of the business operator corresponding to the job posting (managed in the business information table 1512).

[0072] Returning to the flowchart in Figure 17, if the number of days until the workday is less than or equal to a predetermined number of days (NO in step S110), the server 10 determines whether the worker possesses a valid negative stool test certificate for that workday (step S140). Specifically, based on the start date of the validity period of the worker's most recent negative stool test certificate (managed in the worker information table 1514) and the number of days the negative certificate is valid for the job posting (managed in the job posting basic information table 1517), the server 10 identifies the expiration date (end of the validity period) of the negative certificate held by the worker. If the expiration date is after the workday of the job posting, it is determined that the worker possesses a valid negative stool test certificate for that workday.

[0073] Then, if the worker has a valid negative stool test certificate for the working day (YES in step S140), the server 10 confirms that the application has been accepted for the job (step S130).

[0074] On the other hand, if a worker does not possess a valid negative stool test certificate for a working day (NO in step S140), the server 10 notifies the worker that their application for the job in question cannot be accepted (step S150). This notification is made via a screen displayed on the worker terminal 40.

[0075] Figure 19 illustrates a second notification screen 74 displayed on the worker terminal 40 when a worker does not possess a valid negative stool test certificate for the workday. This screen 74 notifies the worker that their application for the job cannot be accepted and, as shown in the figure, has an OK button 742. When the OK button 742 is selected, the screen returns to the job list screen 60. Thus, in this example, if the number of days until the workday is less than or equal to the specified number of days, and the worker does not possess a valid negative stool test certificate for that workday, the application for the job will not be accepted.

[0076] In this example, once the application is confirmed, a screen for managing work becomes available. Figure 20 illustrates the work management screen 80 output on the worker terminal 40. This screen 80 is for managing work for jobs where the application has been confirmed but the work has not yet been completed. As shown in the figure, it has a check-in date and time display area 82 that displays the check-in date and time (start date and time), a check-out date and time display area 84 that displays the check-out date and time (end date and time), and a check-in / out button 86. Check-in is an action performed when a worker starts work, in which the worker terminal 40 reads a two-dimensional code (which contains information including the job ID of the corresponding job) displayed on a screen output by the store terminal 30 installed at the workplace. Check-out is an action performed when a worker starts or leaves work, in which case the worker reads the two-dimensional code. The work management screen 80 illustrated in Figure 20 corresponds to the state before starting work, in which case the check-in date and time display area 82 and the check-out date and time display area 84 are blank.

[0077] In this example, the check-in / out button 86 becomes selectable a predetermined time before the start time of the corresponding job (for example, 6 hours before), and this selectable state is maintained until the check-out is registered. Workers select the check-in / out button 86 when they clock in and clock out. When the button 86 is selected, a screen (not shown) for reading the aforementioned QR code, etc., is displayed.

[0078] Figure 21 illustrates the work management screen 80 when the corresponding job is a specific job that requires a negative stool test certificate. In this state, as shown in the figure, a stool test information display area 88 is added above the check-in / out button 86 to display information about the worker's stool test.

[0079] The work management screen 80 illustrated in Figure 21 corresponds to the case where a worker has a valid negative stool test certificate for the work day of the target job. In this case, the stool test information display area 88 displays that the worker can work without any problems because they have a valid stool test result, and a test result confirmation button 882 with the text "Check stool test result" is placed there. When this button 882 is selected, a screen (not shown) is displayed that shows information about the test result corresponding to the valid negative stool test certificate (managed in the test result information of the stool test kit management table 1516). In this way, workers can check their stool test results in the job matching service.

[0080] Figure 22 illustrates the work management screen 80 when a corresponding job requires a negative stool test certificate, and the worker does not possess a valid negative stool test certificate for the work day of the job. In this state, the work management screen 80 displays a message in the stool test information display area 88 stating that the worker does not possess a valid stool test result and therefore needs to request a stool test kit to obtain a negative certificate, along with a stool test kit request button 884 with the text "Request a stool test kit" added to it.

[0081] The stool sample kit request button 884 is an object that allows a worker to request the dispatch of a stool sample kit from the job matching service provider (i.e., to request a stool sample test). When this button 884 is selected, a screen (not shown) for requesting the dispatch of the stool sample kit is displayed, and the worker can request the dispatch of the stool sample kit through this screen. When the dispatch of the stool sample kit is requested, a new record is inserted into the stool sample request management table 1515, and the stool sample request ID, worker ID, request date, and stool sample status type are registered. The stool sample status type is set to a value corresponding to "requested".

[0082] Figure 23 is a diagram illustrating the flow of stool sample collection after a worker requests the shipment of a stool sample kit. As shown in the diagram, when a worker makes a "(1) request for shipment of a stool sample kit" to a job matching service provider, the provider (which may be another company that handles the shipment of the stool sample kit) will "(2) ship the stool sample kit" to the worker.

[0083] Next, the worker who received the stool sample kit performs "(3) Registration of the stool sample kit" with the service provision server 10. The registration of the stool sample kit is performed via a screen displayed on the worker terminal 40.

[0084] Figure 24 illustrates the stool sample request management screen 90 output on the worker terminal 40. This screen 90 is for managing stool sample requests (requests for sending stool sample kits) made by workers, and as shown in the figure, it has a list display area 901 that displays a list of stool sample requests made by workers (identified by referring to the worker ID in the stool sample request management table 1515). In this area 901, one or more stool sample request objects 902, each corresponding to an individual stool sample request, are arranged vertically. Each object 902 displays the request date and the status of the stool sample. The worker selects the stool sample request object 902 that corresponds to the stool sample request for which they want to register a stool sample kit.

[0085] Figure 25 illustrates a stool sample kit registration screen 92 that is output in response to the selection of a stool sample request object 902. As shown in the figure, the screen 92 has an image display area 921 that displays an image input via the camera of the worker terminal 40. The worker adjusts the positions of the stool sample kit and the worker terminal 40 so that the two-dimensional code attached to the stool sample kit to be registered is included in the image display area 921.

[0086] When a two-dimensional code attached to the stool sample kit is included in the image display area 921, the worker terminal 40 reads the two-dimensional code and obtains the stool sample kit ID embedded in the two-dimensional code. The obtained value of the stool sample kit ID is then sent to the server 10 and registered in the stool sample request management table 1515 as the stool sample kit ID of the corresponding stool sample request. Once the stool sample kit is registered, the stool sample status type of the corresponding stool sample request in the stool sample request management table 1515 is updated to a value corresponding to "Stool sample kit registered". In addition, information and / or a video explaining the testing procedure (how to use the stool sample kit, etc.) may be displayed on the stool sample kit registration screen 92.

[0087] Next, the worker submits "(4) Test Request (Sending of Stool Sample Kit)" to the testing company. After the testing company performs the test, the testing company then submits "(5) Registration of Test Results" to the service provider server 10. The registration of test results is performed via a screen (not shown) output by an information processing terminal (not shown) installed at the testing company. Once the test results are registered, the test date and test result information for the corresponding stool sample kit are registered in the stool sample kit management table 1516. The test date may be the date the test results are registered to the server 10, or it may be an earlier date (for example, the date of determination by the testing company). Once the test date, etc., is registered, if the test result is negative, the latest negative certificate validity period start date for the corresponding worker is updated in the worker information table 1514. Specifically, the test date is set to the latest negative certificate validity period start date. Also, once the test date, etc., is registered, the stool sample status type for the corresponding stool sample request is updated in the stool sample request management table 1515 to a value corresponding to "Test Results Registered".

[0088] In this example, a stool sample kit is sent from the job matching service provider upon request from a worker. However, instead of this, or in addition to this, the business operator acting as the employer in the job matching service may pre-distribute the stool sample kit to each of its stores or other locations (such as convenience stores). In this case, if a worker does not possess a valid negative stool sample certificate on the work day of a job that requires such a certificate, the work management screen 80 may display a QR code for receiving the pre-distributed stool sample kit instead of, or in addition to, the stool sample kit request button 884. In this case, when receiving the stool sample kit distributed to each store or other location, the validity of the QR code may be checked via an information processing terminal such as the store terminal 30 (the stool sample kit can be received if the QR code is valid). In this case, the QR code may be invalidated when the number of days remaining until the work day of the corresponding job falls below a predetermined number of days (when it is not possible to take the test in time).

[0089] Furthermore, in this example, for specific job postings requiring a negative stool test certificate, the need for automatic cancellation of the application is determined on the stool test application result date and the stool test negative certificate result date. As mentioned above, the setting information for these result dates is managed in the business information table 1512, meaning it is set for each business.

[0090] Figure 26 is a flowchart illustrating the processes that server 10 executes when automatically canceling applications for specific job postings. These processes are executed at predetermined times (for example, at 1:00 AM every day).

[0091] Server 10 first extracts the work management information (combinations of job postings and workers) that are subject to automatic cancellation, as shown in the diagram (step S200). Specifically, Server 10 first extracts the combination of workers and job postings that are subject to automatic cancellation, who have applied for a job posting where the current day is the stool sample application judgment date (identified by referring to the stool sample application judgment date and worker ID in the work management table 1519), who do not possess a negative stool sample certificate with an expiration date after the work day (the expiration date of the negative certificate is identified, as described above, based on the start date of the validity period of the latest negative stool sample certificate held by the worker and the number of days the negative certificate is valid for the job posting in question), and who have not requested a stool sample at that time (determined by referring to the stool sample request management table 1515). Furthermore, server 10 extracts the combination of workers who have applied for a job where the day of the application is the date of the negative stool test result (identified by referring to the negative stool test result date and worker ID in the work management table 1519) and who do not have a negative stool test result with an expiration date after the work day, as work management information to be automatically canceled.

[0092] Next, server 10 cancels the application in the extracted work management information (step S210). Specifically, the cancellation flag for the relevant work management information (job posting and worker combination) is updated in the work management table 1519. When an application is canceled, output of the work management screen 80 for the corresponding work management information becomes unavailable.

[0093] On working days, the attendance of workers is managed. Specifically, as described above, at the time of arrival and departure, a two-dimensional code displayed on the screen output by the store terminal 30 is read via the worker terminal 40 of the worker, and the arrival and departure times are registered in the work management table 1519. An employment contract may also be concluded between the corresponding business and the worker when the arrival time is registered. After the worker leaves work, a mutual evaluation is conducted between the worker and the store. Specifically, the evaluations entered via the screens output by the store terminal 30 and the worker terminal 40 are registered in the store evaluation and worker evaluation in the work management table 1519. This evaluation may be conducted as a five-level rating, for example.

[0094] In this example, a notification recommending an inspection may be issued when a worker logs into the job matching service. Figure 27 is a flowchart illustrating the processes that server 10 executes when issuing a notification recommending an inspection in response to a worker's login. These processes are executed in response to the worker logging into the job matching service.

[0095] Server 10 first determines, as shown in the diagram, whether or not a worker has work experience for a specific job that requires a negative stool test certificate (step S300). Whether or not such work experience exists is determined by referring to the worker ID in the work management table 1519 and the date of the stool test application determination or the date of the negative stool test certificate determination.

[0096] Then, if the employee has a work record for a specific job (YES in step S300), the server 10 determines whether the number of days elapsed since the last day of work for that specific job exceeds a predetermined number of days (for example, 14 days) (step S310). The last day of work for a specific job is determined by referring to the work days in the work management table 1519 and the date of the stool sample application determination or the date of the negative stool sample certificate determination.

[0097] Then, if the number of days elapsed since the last day of work for a specific job posting exceeds a predetermined number of days (YES in step S310), the server 10 issues a notification recommending testing (step S320). Specifically, the worker terminal 40 displays a test recommendation screen 100, as illustrated in Figure 28. As shown in the figure, the screen 100 displays information recommending the acquisition of a negative stool test certificate and includes a stool test kit request button 1001 with the text "Request a stool test kit" attached. This button 1001 is an object for the worker to request the job matching service provider to send a stool test kit (i.e., to request a stool test). When this button 1001 is selected, a screen (not shown) for requesting the shipment of a stool test kit is displayed, and the worker can request the shipment of a stool test kit through this screen.

[0098] On the other hand, if the number of days elapsed since the last day of work for a specific job posting is less than or equal to a predetermined number of days (NO in step S310), the server 10 determines whether the number of days elapsed since the start date of the validity period of the worker's latest negative stool test certificate (i.e., the test date of the latest negative certificate) exceeds a predetermined number of days (for example, 14 days) (step S330). The start date of the validity period is managed in the worker information table 1514.

[0099] Then, if the number of days elapsed since the start date of the validity period of the worker's most recent negative stool test certificate exceeds a predetermined number of days (YES in step S330), the server 10 issues the aforementioned test recommendation notification (step S320).

[0100] On the other hand, if the number of days elapsed since the start date of the validity period of the worker's most recent negative stool test certificate is less than or equal to a specified number of days (NO in step S330), and if the worker does not have a work history for the specific job opening (NO in step S300), such a test recommendation notification will be skipped.

[0101] Thus, in this example, the decision of whether or not to issue a test recommendation notice to a worker with a work history requiring a negative stool test certificate is based on the number of days elapsed since the last day of work for that specific job and the number of days elapsed since the start date of the most recent negative stool test certificate's validity period. However, the decision of whether or not to issue a test recommendation notice may be made based on other criteria.

[0102] Figure 29 is a flowchart illustrating the processes that the server 10 executes in place of, or in addition to, the processes illustrated in Figure 27 when providing a test recommendation notification in response to a worker's login, in another example of this embodiment. First, as shown in the figure, the server 10 determines whether the worker has work experience for a specific job that requires a negative stool test certificate (step S400). Whether or not such work experience exists is determined by referring to the worker ID in the work management table 1519 and the stool test application determination date or the stool test negative certificate determination date, as described above.

[0103] Then, if the worker has a work history for a specific job posting (YES in step S400), the server 10 sets a provisional expiration date (end date of validity period) for the negative stool test certificate held by the worker (step S410). Specifically, the provisional expiration date is set by adding the number of days the negative test certificate for the last specific job posting the worker worked for was valid to the start date of the validity period of the worker's most recent negative stool test certificate.

[0104] Next, server 10 determines whether the number of days remaining until the set provisional expiration date is less than a predetermined number of days (for example, 14 days) (step S420). If it is less than the predetermined number of days (YES in step S420), it issues the aforementioned inspection recommendation notification (step S430). On the other hand, if the number of days remaining until the provisional expiration date is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of days (NO in step S420), and if the user does not have work experience for a specific job (NO in step S400), such inspection recommendation notifications are skipped.

[0105] In other examples, the provisional expiration date of a worker's negative stool test certificate may be set by other criteria. For example, the provisional expiration date may be set by adding the minimum number of valid days of the negative test certificates for multiple specific job postings in which the worker has worked, to the start date of the validity period of the most recent negative stool test certificate. Alternatively, the provisional expiration date may be set by adding the number of valid days of the negative test certificate for the job posting with the most work experience among the job postings in which the worker has worked (if there are multiple job postings with the most work experience, the minimum number of valid days may be used) to the start date of the validity period of the most recent negative stool test certificate.

[0106] As described above, the service provision server 10 according to this embodiment issues a test recommendation notification to a worker based on work performance information for a specific job that requires the results of a worker's health examination (e.g., a negative stool test certificate), thus enabling the recommendation of examinations in accordance with the actual work situation for a specific job. In other words, the server 10 supports the appropriate management of the status of health examinations taken by job seekers.

[0107] In another embodiment of the present invention, some or all of the functions of the service provision server 10 in the above-described embodiment are realized by the cooperation of the service provision server 10 and the business operator terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40, or can be realized by the business operator terminal 20, store terminal 30, or worker terminal 40.

[0108] The processes and procedures described herein can be implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof, in addition to those explicitly described herein. For example, the processes and procedures described herein can be implemented by implementing the logic corresponding to those processes and procedures on a medium such as an integrated circuit, volatile memory, non-volatile memory, or magnetic disk. Furthermore, the processes and procedures described herein can be implemented as computer programs corresponding to those processes and procedures and executed by various types of computers.

[0109] Even if a process or procedure described herein is described as being performed by a single device, software, component, or module, such process or procedure may be performed by multiple devices, multiple software programs, multiple components, and / or multiple modules. Furthermore, the software and hardware elements described herein can also be realized by integrating them into fewer components or by decomposing them into more components. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0110] 10 Service Provider Servers 11 Computer Processors 112 Management Function Control Unit 114 Service Provision Control Unit 15 Storage 151 Various Tables 1511 Brand Information Table 1512 Business Information Table 1513 Store Information Table 1514 Worker Information Table 1515 Stool Sample Request Management Table 1516 Stool sample kit management table 1517 Job Information Table 1518 Job Management Table 1519 Work Management Table 152 Server-side programs 20 Carrier terminals 25 storage 252 Operator terminal-side programs 30 store terminals 35 storage 352 Store terminal-side program 40 worker terminals 45 storage 452 Worker terminal-side program 50 Job posting basic information registration screen 51 Job registration screen 52 Job listings screen for stores Job listings screen for 60 workers 70 Job Details Screen 72 1st notification screen 74 2nd notification screen 80 Work management screen 90 Stool Sample Request Management Screen 92 Stool sample kit registration screen 100 Recommended Test Screen

Claims

1. A system for managing job postings, comprising one or more computer processors, The process of managing the results of health examinations for job applicants, The process of providing the aforementioned job information from the employer to the aforementioned job seeker, The system executes a plurality of processes, including a process for controlling the acceptance of applications from job seekers for the aforementioned job postings. The control process includes, if the job posting is a specific job posting that requires the test results, controlling the acceptance of applications by the job seeker for the specific job posting based at least on the working days of the specific job posting, the start date of the validity period of the test results held by the job seeker, and the length of the validity period associated with the specific job posting. system.

2. The control process includes determining the end date of the validity period based on the start date of the validity period of the test results held by the job seeker and the length of the validity period of the test results associated with the specific job, and accepting the job seeker's application if the start date of the specific job is on or before the end date of the validity period, while not accepting the job seeker's application if the start date of the specific job is not on or before the end date of the validity period. The system according to claim 1.

3. The control process includes accepting the application from the job seeker when the number of days from the date of application by the job seeker to the specific job opening to the start date of employment for the specific job opening is greater than a predetermined number of days. System according to claim 1

4. The control process includes notifying the job seeker that they cannot apply for the specified job if the job seeker does not have the test results which include the working days of the specified job within the validity period. The system according to claim 1.

5. The control process includes recommending to the job seeker to obtain the test results if the job seeker does not have the test results that include the working days of the specific job offer within the validity period. The system according to claim 1.

6. A method for managing job postings, which is performed by one or more computers, The process of managing the results of health examinations for job applicants, The process of providing job information regarding the aforementioned job openings from businesses to the aforementioned job seekers, The process includes a step for controlling the acceptance of applications from job seekers for the aforementioned job openings, The control step includes, if the job is a specific job requiring the test results, controlling the acceptance of applications by the job seeker to the specific job based at least on the working days of the specific job, the start date of the validity period of the test results held by the job seeker, and the length of the validity period associated with the specific job, method.

7. A program for managing job postings, which can be run on one or more computers, The process of managing the results of health examinations for job applicants, The process of providing the aforementioned job information from the employer to the aforementioned job seeker, The system executes a plurality of processes, including a process for controlling the acceptance of applications from job seekers for the aforementioned job postings. The control process includes, if the job posting is a specific job posting that requires the test results, controlling the acceptance of applications by the job seeker for the specific job posting based at least on the working days of the specific job posting, the start date of the validity period of the test results held by the job seeker, and the length of the validity period associated with the specific job posting. program.

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