The Group operates within the domains of education and healthcare, and nursing, both of which inherently demand a significant level of societal contribution. In pursuit of our overarching mission, which seeks to foster a society where "everyone has fulfilling lives", and in alignment with our aspirational vision of "Create Solutions Beyond Your Imagination," we emphasize the paramount importance of nurturing human capital and cultivating organizations that uphold and celebrate individual diversity and values. This commitment underscores our belief in creating an environment that respects and acknowledges each person's uniqueness.
To embody this principle, we proactively recruit individuals with diverse expertise, skills, and perspectives while deliberately sidestepping limitations posed by gender, age, race, or nationality.
Furthermore, we're diligently establishing support systems that accommodate employees' diverse life circumstances and evolving career aspirations, thereby enabling them to embrace flexible work arrangements that harmonize with their personal journeys.
As part of our efforts to cultivate female leadership within the organization, we implement a program in collaboration with J-Win, a non-profit organization, which involves sending four female employees on a year-long journey. This initiative seeks to achieve two key objectives: firstly, to furnish these employees with opportunities to engage with a variety of role models, encouraging them to reflect on their own career trajectories; and secondly, to enhance their capacity to comprehend core issues and formulate effective solutions. Since its inception in 2013, this program has been an annual endeavor, yielding promising outcomes as several participants have since ascended to executive and managerial roles within the company.
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- Members who joined the program in April 2022
|
Position |
Number |
Percentage of women |
|
Executive |
52 |
15.1% |
|
General Manager and above |
31 |
15.9% |
|
Section manager and above |
187 |
34.0% |
|
Section chief or above |
301 |
37.0% |
The "Gakken Career Lounge" is a regular event designed to facilitate direct conversations between our three female external directors and employees. This initiative is driven by the aim to "gather employee feedback to establish an environment that promotes high motivation while striking a balance between job satisfaction and overall well-being" and to "offer occasions for exposure to diverse experiences and perspectives through interactions with colleagues from various businesses and companies, which might not occur in their daily roles." The initial meeting comprised Outside Director Ino and six female employees from the Group, who engaged in dynamic discussions transcending age and positions, centering around the themes of "job satisfaction" and "visions for future growth."
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- The 1st Gakken Career Lounge was held
Gakken Group had two special subsidiaries, Gakken Smile Heart and
MCS Heartful, which were merged to form Gakken Smile Heartful on July 1, 2023. Employees with disabilities are active in a wide range of operations, including cleaning, mail service, various printing, office clerical work, PC operations, and sales.
In FY9/2022, Gakken Smile Heart celebrated its remarkable 10th anniversary, witnessing a growth in employee numbers from 7 to 87. In July 2022, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare bestowed the
honor of "Excellent Employer Certification" on Gakken Smile Heart through the "Certification System for Excellent Small and Medium-sized Employers Employing People with Disabilities (Monisu Certification System)." This recognition was attributed to the organization's dedication to "promoting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities," "cultivating an inclusive and accommodating work environment for them," and "providing training avenues to nurture their career advancement."
In the year 2023, MCS Heartful embarked on a new venture within the group home domain, focusing on providing services to individuals with disabilities. This expansion aims to holistically address societal concerns related to aging families and the future well-being of individuals with disabilities following the passing of their parents. Through this initiative, MCS Heartful endeavors to facilitate greater independence within the community for people with disabilities and to alleviate the worries of their families.
