Promoting work-style reform
First written in FY2020. 2 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q3. Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 3 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「To manage employees' mental and physical health, Group companies designate Wednesday as a no-overtime day and are working to reduce overtime hours through operating-efficiency improvements using DX, among other measures. They are also working to create an environment in which employees can balance work and family responsibilities.」
Specific work-style reform measures were presented, including a no-overtime day on Wednesday, operating-efficiency improvements through DX, and reductions in overtime hours. - FY2023-Q3Consolidated profit declined despite continued operating-efficiency improvementsAnnual report
「As a result of production-efficiency measures including more effective use of the yard at the plant, efforts to improve construction profitability, and operating-efficiency improvements through work-style reforms, operating profit was ¥4,297 million, down 8.0% year on year.」
Although initiatives including operating-efficiency improvements through work-style reforms continued, consolidated operating profit declined 8.0% year on year, partly due to higher energy prices and other factors. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the results, in addition to efforts to improve productivity through the Chiba Plant Reform Project, improve profitability on on-site projects and enhance company-wide operating efficiency, improvements originally planned for the second half were brought forward into the first half. Operating profit was ¥2,755 million, down 14.3% from the year-earlier period.」
Initiatives involving reforms at the Chiba Plant, productivity improvements, profitability improvements and company-wide operating-efficiency improvements were described as continuing. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of production-efficiency measures including more effective use of the yard at the plant, efforts to improve construction profitability, and operating-efficiency improvements through work-style reforms, operating profit was ¥3,944 million, up 2.7% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥3,978 million, up 0.3%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,495 million, up 14.4%.」
Operating-efficiency improvements through work-style reforms were explicitly identified as one factor behind improved profit, and operating profit, ordinary profit and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent exceeded the year-earlier period. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「At the same time, we will actively pursue i-Construction and work-style reforms, improve productivity and seek further growth.」
The promotion of work-style reforms was explicitly identified for the first time as a management initiative alongside i-Construction.