Workforce optimization following business transition through voluntary retirement
First written in FY2017. 3 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2018.
9 other companies' latest entry also says "Achieved".
- FY2018AchievedAnnual report
「The number of employees decreased by 171 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, mainly as a result of the voluntary retirement program.」
Voluntary retirements were implemented in connection with the business transformation and reduction of headquarters functions, and the consolidated number of employees decreased by 171 from the end of the previous fiscal year. This indicates that the workforce optimisation measures have completed the implementation phase. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As part of this business development, we prepared to convert 60 stores to the “Lawson-Three F” brand by the end of November, while also preparing to withdraw from franchise headquarters operations and reduce headquarters functions through measures including closing stores not subject to conversion and introducing a voluntary retirement program.」
The policy of introducing a voluntary retirement program in connection with the business transformation and reduction of headquarters functions has been reiterated together with preparations for the transition, including the conversion of 60 stores. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As part of this business development, we prepared to convert 6 stores to the “Lawson-Three F” brand by the end of August, while also preparing to withdraw from franchise headquarters operations and reduce headquarters functions through measures including closing stores not subject to conversion and introducing a voluntary retirement program.」
The policy of introducing a voluntary retirement program in connection with the business transformation and reduction of headquarters functions has been reiterated as part of the preparations for the transition. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As this business transformation will eliminate our function as the master headquarters for the franchise system, we decided to withdraw from franchise headquarters operations and introduce a voluntary retirement program as the headquarters function is scaled back.」
The policy of introducing a voluntary retirement program in connection with the business transformation and reduction of headquarters functions has been reiterated. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「We determined that, while maintaining the existing workforce through completion of the transition, it was essential to further strengthen our business foundation to achieve sustainable growth after the transition was completed, and accordingly solicited applications for voluntary retirement.」
On the premise of transitioning to a three-pillar structure after the business integration, applications were solicited from all employees for approximately 180 people from 10 July to 4 August 2017, with retirement scheduled for 28 February 2018.