Training, an Enabling Work Environment and Workforce Diversity

「For indicators concerning the development of the internal environment, the Company has established the gender pay gap, the proportion of women in management and the rate at which male employees take childcare leave as key indicators for measuring progress in enabling diverse personnel to thrive and creating a workplace where employees can work comfortably. No specific quantitative targets have been set at this time, but the Company will pursue continuous improvement with the aim of exceeding the previous fiscal year's results or maintaining favorable levels.」

「Candidate indicators include the participation rate in external training, the proportion of female employees and the rate at which male employees take childcare leave, but indicators and targets have not yet been established. The Company plans to decide and disclose them at an early date.」

「The Company will enhance its education and training framework by providing initial training, including training for new employees, training to help employees understand the roles required at each level and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, and training tailored to themes required from time to time. It will also work to improve its personnel systems centered on job grades and performance evaluations, while reducing overtime hours and encouraging the use of paid leave and childcare leave, with the aim of creating a workplace where employees can work comfortably and find fulfillment in their work. The Group recruits based on motivation and ability regardless of age, gender or nationality, and is working to ensure workforce diversity.」