Employee Data

Evaluation methods

We strive for transparency in our appraisals of performance by examining diverse aspects, including an evaluation of achievements against the employee's personal goals, through one-on-one meetings/discussions with managers and multidimensional evaluations.
We conduct one-on-one meetings between all employees and their supervisors four times a year. These meetings include the "Goal Setting Meeting (Beginning of the new fiscal year)," "Mid-Term Goal Review Meeting," "End-of-Term Goal Review Meeting (End of the current fiscal year)," and "Behavior and Performance Evaluation Feedback Meeting (around April, which is within a month after entering into the new fiscal year)." During the "Goal Setting Meeting (Beginning of the new fiscal year)," employees and their supervisors discuss and decide on the goals of the employees for the new fiscal year, with the supervisors providing advice and guidance. In the "Mid-Term Goal Review Meeting," "End-of-Term Goal Review Meeting," and "Behavior and Performance Evaluation Feedback Meeting," they review the achievements and performance of the employees, as well as the process of reaching those achievements. These meetings provide opportunities for further improvement, growth, and motivation of the employees through feedback and advice from their supervisors.

Regarding employees' career aspirations, traditionally, we have conducted discussions and alignments within the communication with their immediate supervisors. However, starting in fiscal 2023, as part of efforts to further encourage autonomous career development, we will expand on these existing practices. Higher-level superiors will engage in career discussions with employees to understand their long-term career visions and provide support to help them achieve their desired career goals.

Extensive benefit programs

Our company offers a flexible benefit plan (the Cafeteria Plan). This plan includes various options aimed at promoting health, such as comprehensive medical check-ups and acquiring health IT devices, as well as financial support for wealth building, and economic assistance before and after purchasing one's home. Employees can use the points allocated to them to freely choose from these options. Additionally, as a long-term incentive to boost employee motivation, we have implemented several programs, including an employee stock purchase program that allows employees to acquire company shares through regular monthly contributions, aimed at aiding long-term wealth building. We also offer retirement benefits and corporate pension plans, including both defined benefit and defined contribution pensions.