Announcement of receiving the Prime Minister's Award in the 2018 fiscal year for the Advanced Companies Where Women Shine.
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We are pleased to announce that our company has received the Prime Minister's Award in the FY 2018 'Advanced Companies Where Women Shine' awards hosted by the Gender Equality Bureau of the Cabinet Office.
The Advanced Company Where Women Shine Awards recognize companies with outstanding achievements in promoting policies, initiatives, and results related to the appointment of women to executive and managerial positions, as well as in the disclosure of such information, with the aim of contributing to the realization of a society where women shine. Our company is the first recipient of this award in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Our company believes that creating a work environment where women can thrive requires a female perspective. We organized the 'Working Nadeshiko Committee' composed solely of women and have implemented 50 improvement items raised from on-site voices. As a result, the number of female employees has steadily increased, with the female ratio now exceeding 50%, leading to increased sales and capital. We have also set future targets for the ratio of female managers and disclosed the trend on our website. Additionally, we focus on women's health management by employing a full-time public health nurse and continuously conducting seminars on diseases specific to women. We have also added gynecological cancer screenings to regular health check-ups, practicing early detection and treatment of cancer. As a result of these activities, all those diagnosed with cancer have returned to work. We have been advancing various initiatives such as 'disclosure of information on women's activities,' 'improvement of the work environment,' 'active promotion of women to managerial positions,' and 'health support.'
On the other hand, our management philosophy is encapsulated in the slogan 'I am happy, you are happy, everyone is happy,' emphasizing the importance of having not only a personal perspective but also considering others' and society's viewpoints. This aims to foster a corporate culture where all employees can grow and shine while fully utilizing their abilities. We believe that these initiatives have fostered an awareness of being part of a diverse society.
Inspired by this award, we aim to create a workplace environment where everyone, regardless of gender, race, age, or disability, can work comfortably by respecting, accepting, and understanding each other from second-person and third-person perspectives, allowing each individual to leverage their strengths. Furthermore, we will actively disseminate information externally, hoping to expand the circle of women's empowerment.
Advanced Companies Where Women Shine Awards – Gender Equality Bureau of the Cabinet Office
Advanced Companies Where Women Shine Awards Ceremony - Prime Minister's Office
Advanced Companies Where Women Shine Awards Ceremony - December 17, 2018 – Government Internet TV