Workforce Optimization Through a Voluntary Retirement Program
First written in FY2021-Q3. 1 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2022-Q1.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Amid the spread of COVID-19, the group responded to the government's application of priority preventive measures in April 2021 and requests from local governments to suspend operations following the declaration of a state of emergency, including the temporary closure of more than 100 stores, primarily izakaya-format restaurants.」
The company has continued responding to store closures and other measures amid the infectious disease, but the current quarter contains no new disclosure specifically concerning the solicitation of voluntary retirements. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also recorded fixed costs incurred during temporary store closures and other periods, including personnel expenses and rent, as losses attributable to COVID-19 and, as a result, recorded total extraordinary losses of ¥4,900 million for the fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥50 million in special retirement payments and outplacement support costs related to the voluntary retirement programme, while the number of employees also declined due to store closures, voluntary retirements and other factors. - FY2021-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In view of the expected continued changes in lifestyles and prolonged weakness in demand, the company decided to solicit voluntary retirements because it judged that further additional measures were needed to optimise its workforce in line with the scale of its business. Eligible employees are regular employees of the group aged 40 or older and under 60. The target number is approximately 50, the application period is from 15 February 2021 to 25 February 2021, and the retirement date is 31 March 2021.」
In light of the prolonged weakness in demand, the company announced plans to implement a voluntary retirement programme targeting approximately 50 regular employees aged 40 or older and under 60.