We have established various systems such as annual paid leave, childcare/nursing care leave, and shortened working hour system so that both men and women can work in accordance with their life stages.

Creation of Opportunities for Female EmployeesWomen are active as group leaders (section manager level) and store managers in a wide range of positions in sales, stores, and other areas. To enable more women to assume managerial roles, we provide training for group leaders and section managers.

In addition to onboarding training involving the workplace and training at the time of hiring new graduates and mid-career hires to promote their early retention and success, we provide learning opportunities such as training by year and management training for managers, supervisors, and group leaders to create an environment where each and every employee can continue to take on new challenges. We are creating an environment where each and every employee can continue to take on challenges.

Hikari Philosophy Mutual Education Meetings.With the aim of realizing the material and spiritual happiness of each and every employee and a sound corporate culture, we provide regular opportunities for employees to learn about the concepts (Hikari Philosophy) that are important to the Group, regardless of their employment status or position.

Providing Career Counseling for Future Supporters "Career Counseling for Future Supporters" is a system that allows employees who are qualified career consultants to consult with our employees about their careers. We provide a place where we can listen to each individual's voice and together think about and look to the future in response to life and work concerns.

Practice of the Group Management Method.The Group divides its organization into detailed management units, and by clarifying the profit and loss of each unit, the "Group Management Method" is used to encourage employees to be aware of and take action to improve the profitability of their own organizations. In addition, the Company holds monthly review meetings where business profitability and other issues are questioned by the executive management team in an effort to improve the management skills of the leaders.

Implementation of Management Policy Presentations.Twice a year, we hold company-wide management policy presentations attended by all employees so that each and every employee can personally understand management's message and management policy. In addition, a policy presentation meeting is held once a quarter for each division in response to the company-wide policy, providing an opportunity for employees to be exposed to the policies of management and leaders.

Study Sessions for Leaders.We regularly hold study sessions for all leaders at the section manager level and above to help them become true managers. The president himself serves as a lecturer and provides direct guidance to leaders, providing an opportunity to enhance their management skills on topics such as how to develop strategies and visions for the organization and business, and how to build relationships of trust with members. Once a year, we also hold a "Kessokukai" where each leader presents the management policy of the business and organization and receives practical management guidance from the executive team based on the actual situation of the organization.

Support for Cancer Screening Support for Cancer Screening.In addition to regular health checkups, various cancer screenings for stomach, lung, colon, prostate, breast, and cervical cancer are fully subsidized to support employees' health maintenance and early detection and treatment.

Strengthening Mental Health Support (Utilization of Stress Checks).While the quantitative burden is high among the measures for overall health risk, workplace support is functioning well. We will continue to utilize group analysis to maintain the current level and strengthen mental health support throughout the workplace through line care.