Improving the Working Environment and Preventing Excessive Working Hours
First written in FY2017. 3 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
Zensho Holdings moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020, 3 years before the typical company in this theme (2023).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 1 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「・Promote simplification by revising the operations manual, thereby improving productivity and reducing the burden on crew members」
As measures to improve the working environment, the company has specified productivity gains and workload reductions through simplification of the operations manual, in addition to its existing digital transformation, compensation improvements and self-ordering initiatives. - 2026-05-29RestatedGeneral Meeting of Shareholders
「The company will continue to improve work efficiency through digital transformation, strengthen communication, review its personnel evaluation system, salary system and employee benefits, and pursue long-term stable employment by creating a workplace where each employee can enhance their capabilities and experience job satisfaction and personal growth.」
労働環境改善の施策と長期安定雇用との関係を継続して記載している。 - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「・Ensure a safe and secure working environment by establishing a multiple-staffing system for late-night shifts and strengthening security measures ・Expand open store operations by holding nationwide crew meetings ・Maintain and improve the standard of living of all employees and raise service standards at stores by improving crew compensation and benefits ・Reduce workloads by introducing takeout and self-ordering systems and changing kitchen equipment」
Specific measures to improve the working environment include multiple-staffing for late-night shifts, nationwide crew meetings, improved compensation and benefits, and workload reductions through takeout and self-ordering systems and changes to kitchen equipment. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company will continue to improve work efficiency through digital transformation, strengthen communication, review its personnel evaluation system, salary system and employee benefits, and pursue long-term stable employment by creating a workplace where each employee can enhance their capabilities and experience job satisfaction and personal growth.」
The company continues to improve the working environment through labor management, training and dialogue, as well as digital transformation and reviews of the evaluation system, salaries and employee benefits, and explicitly links these measures to long-term stable employment. - FY2022ReframedAnnual report
「The Group has implemented a range of measures to improve the working environment, including introducing a working-hours management system, strengthening compliance training for managers, establishing consultation channels and conducting internal training to prevent harassment, and expanding opportunities for dialogue with employees. Going forward, it will continue to streamline work through digital transformation, strengthen communication, review its personnel evaluation system, salary system and employee benefits, and pursue long-term stable employment by creating a workplace where each employee can enhance their capabilities and experience job satisfaction and personal growth.」
The initiatives have been expanded beyond the existing labor management, training and dialogue measures to include comprehensive measures such as a harassment consultation channel, internal training, digital transformation, and reviews of the evaluation system, salaries and employee benefits. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「Our Group has continuously implemented various improvement measures to improve the work environment, including introducing a working-hours management system, strengthening compliance training for managers, and providing more opportunities for dialogue with employees. We will continue improving the work environment, including by enhancing employee benefits and reviewing personnel evaluation systems and pay structures.」
In addition to the existing labor management, training and dialogue initiatives, the company has identified the review of employee benefits, the personnel evaluation system and the salary structure as future measures. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「To prevent excessive working hours, our Group has continuously implemented various improvement measures, including thorough labor management through the introduction of management systems, strengthened compliance training for managers, and more opportunities for dialogue with employees. We will continue improving the work environment.」
Efforts to prevent excessive working hours and improve the work environment through labor-management systems, management training and dialogue with employees are continuing. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「To prevent excessive working hours, our Group has continuously implemented various improvement measures, including thorough labor management through the introduction of management systems, strengthened compliance training for managers, and more opportunities for dialogue with employees. We will also continue improving the work environment, including by piloting an interval work system at some Group stores.」
Improving the work environment through management systems, management training, dialogue with employees and the pilot introduction of an interval work system is described as a new standalone issue.