Web conferencing, telework and staggered working hours to prevent the spread of COVID-19
First written in FY2021. 1 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2023.
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- FY2023SoftenedAnnual report
「The group has now lowered the level of its measures following the reclassification of COVID-19 under the Infectious Diseases Control Law from Category 2-equivalent to Category 5, but will use its experience to date to take appropriate measures to maintain business operations in response to future infection levels.」
COVID-19 measures have shifted toward responses tailored to circumstances, with the level of measures lowered following the change in its classification under the Infectious Diseases Control Law. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to the spread of COVID-19, the group prepared guidelines for dealing with emerging infectious diseases and implemented various measures as circumstances changed, giving top priority to the safety and peace of mind of customers, employees and their families, and other stakeholders. It continues to prevent the spread of infection and maintain business operations by reducing the number of employees commuting to work through the use of working from home and other measures, and by introducing leave for vaccination.」
Infectious disease countermeasures have been made more specific through guidelines for dealing with emerging infectious diseases, reductions in commuting employees through working from home and other measures, and the introduction of vaccination leave. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「In response to the spread of COVID-19, the group is working to prevent infection and contain its spread by promoting web conferencing and telework and implementing staggered working hours.」
As specific operational responses to infectious disease risks, web conferencing, telework and staggered working hours have been described for the first time as standalone measures.