Creating a Workplace that Supports Childcare and Diverse Working Styles

「We focus on the following metrics to measure whether diverse employees have opportunities to take on challenges and succeed. Through continuous training and workplace improvements aimed at achieving our targets, we will maximise the value of our human capital. Rate of employees who perceive a gender gap 20.3% Within 15% Within 12%」

「The Group generally operates under fixed working hours and office-based work, but has established an approval-based optional system allowing employees to choose their working hours and location based on their family circumstances. Specifically, employees can use options including staggered working hours of up to 2 hours earlier or later, remote work and time away from work during the day. In addition, after introducing a system allowing paid leave to be taken in hourly units, 71% of employees have used it, enabling more flexible leave arrangements.」

「We will create an environment in which diverse employees can develop their aspirations and continue to take on challenges, regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, values, career or experience, work history or working style. We place particular importance on supporting the working arrangements of employees during pregnancy and childcare, as well as the career development of female employees, and are implementing measures accordingly. In the fiscal year ended March 2023, the rate of male employees taking parental leave was 85.7%, and we will continue to encourage and support men in taking parental leave.」