Seika Corporation believes that placing diverse talent in the right place and enabling them to make the most of their individual abilities is indispensable to the sustainable growth and development of the Company.
By reviewing our human resource programs, training programs, and work style with a focus on work-life balance, we are dedicated to creating a work environment where all employees can work comfortably, and we will further improve the work environment so that individuals can fully demonstrate their abilities and aptitudes and work enthusiastically.
Promoting Women in the Workplace
To promote women in the workplace, we are implementing human resource programs and training programs and creating an environment where women can work comfortably.
We will continue to actively support women in the workplace so that they may demonstrate their abilities and aptitude while balancing work with childcare and caregiving.
Hiring and employment status of women (non-consolidated)
| FY 2018 | FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of female employees (%) *1 | 27.1 | 25.3 | 25.8 | 26.7 | 28.6 |
| Percentage of female managers (%) *2 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 5.9 |
| Percentage of new female graduates hired (%) *3 | 25.0 | 22.2 | 16.7 | 40.0 | 28.6 |
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The percentages of female employees and female managers are calculated based on the number of registered employees on March 31 of each fiscal year.
For FY 2022, these were calculated based on the number of registered employees on December 31, 2022.
The number of employees includes staff on loan from companies outside the Group and excludes staff from the Group on loan to companies outside the Group and employees dispatched to overseas branches. - The percentage of female managers is calculated as a percentage of all employees.
- The percentage of new female graduates hired is calculated based on the number of new hires on April 1 of each fiscal year.
Supporting Childcare and Caregiving in the Workplace
System supporting a balance between work and childcare
System supporting a balance between work and caregiving
Utilizing Mid-Career Professionals
Publication of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies
| FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-career hiring ratio of full-time workers | 50% | 25% | 40% |
Published: September 30, 2022
Supporting Senior Workers in the Workplace
Seika Corporation has established a continued employment system and is creating a work environment for employees who want to continue to work after reaching the retirement age of 62.
Employment rate for retired employees
| FY 2018 | FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of retired employees | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Number of those who want to continue to work | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Continued employment rate | 40% | 100% | 0% | 80% | 0% |
Work-Life Balance
To provide a work-life balance between the office and home, Seika Corporation has introduced a flextime system that enables flexible working, “no overtime day” (Wednesdays), and Premium Fridays.
The Company also implements worker satisfaction surveys and workplace environment questionnaires to promote further improvements and usage of these systems.
Usage example of the flextime system
Seika Corporation has implemented a flextime system.
This system allows employees to decide when they want to start and stop work and how many hours they work each day within a set total number of working hours.
By using this system, employees can change their work hours to accommodate the time they drop off or pick up their children and to avoid congested commuting times.
- ① Working regular work hours
- ② Example schedule when using the flextime system. Work can be adjusted according to the daily work load.
- ③ Example schedule when using the flextime system. Work hours can be adjusted to accommodate medical visits and dropping off or picking up children.
Various types of leave
1. Paid leave utilization rate
2. Monthly overtime hours(Hours)
3. Premium Friday utilization rate
Employee welfare
To promote health maintenance and awareness, the Company covers all costs of statutory health checkups as part of its welfare program as well as checkups for lifestyle-related diseases, complete medical exams, tumor marker tests, and influenza vaccinations for all directors and employees 30 and older.