{"product_id":"6871520772174","title":"Creating a Comfortable Work Environment: Companies and Diversity","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is a \"comfortable working environment\"?\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat constitutes a \"comfortable working environment\"? While many characteristics come to mind, one is an environment where \"it is assumed that employees have diverse attributes, and these are respected,\" in other words, a \"Diversity \u0026amp; Inclusion\" environment. Creating such an environment not only leads to the improvement of problems faced by individuals but also to the creation of a comfortable working environment for everyone. We will consider \"creating a comfortable working environment\" by drawing hints from certification systems and concrete initiatives that provide clues for creating such an environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConsidering \"work-life balance\" focusing on women\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccording to the 2021 ranking by the British financial newspaper 'The Economist' on \"women's workplace comfort\" targeting 29 developed countries, Japan ranks second to last. Reasons cited for the \"uncomfortable working environment\" include workplace systems and facilities, the low number of female managers, and the heavy burden of housework and childcare. How can such a workplace environment be improved?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established the \"Eruboshi Certification\" system, which certifies companies with excellent conditions regarding the promotion of women's active participation. The details and specific initiatives are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific corporate initiatives for promoting women's active participation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/2485\/5761\/files\/2_092fd932-e6bb-4099-b6d3-9e1fd2bb1a75_480x480.png?v=1656904306\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/2485\/5761\/files\/2_092fd932-e6bb-4099-b6d3-9e1fd2bb1a75_480x480.png?v=1656904306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExamples and standards of evaluation items for \"Eruboshi Certification\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Hiring: The competitive ratio for hiring men and women is approximately the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Managerial position ratio: The percentage of women in managerial positions is above the average for each industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eetc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Reference: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/file\/06-Seisakujouhou-11900000-Koyoukintoujidoukateikyoku\/0000134501.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/file\/06-Seisakujouhou-11900000-Koyoukintoujidoukateikyoku\/0000134501.pdf\"\u003eEruboshi Certification Evaluation Items | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific initiatives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・E-learning, qualification acquisition, and correspondence course subsidies during childcare leave (Uniadex Ltd., located in this building)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Holding career training and lectures by experts on the theme of women's active participation (Ricoh Leasing Company, Ltd., located in this building)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Setting and achieving a target of 30% for the ratio of female managers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Short-time work and flextime systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Reference: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniadex.co.jp\/company\/women.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.uniadex.co.jp\/company\/women.html\"\u003eAction Plan based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Active Participation | Uniadex Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.r-lease.co.jp\/sustainability\/happiness\/diversity\/evaluation\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.r-lease.co.jp\/sustainability\/happiness\/diversity\/evaluation\/\"\u003eDiversity \u0026amp; Inclusion External Evaluation on Diversity | Ricoh Leasing Company, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn increase in female managers is likely to lead to the visualization of previously overlooked issues and improvements in systems. Furthermore, the introduction of short-time work and flextime systems will also be a \"work style reform\" that reconsiders existing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConsidering \"work-life balance\" with a focus on sexual minorities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccording to a \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/content\/000630004.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/content\/000630004.pdf\"\u003eMinistry of Health, Labour and Welfare announcement\u003c\/a\u003e, approximately 40% of LGB individuals (lesbian, gay, bisexual) and about 50% of transgender individuals (those whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth) face difficulties in the workplace. Specific difficulties include having to act in a gender different from their self-identified gender, and workplace systems and practices that are premised on heterosexuality. How can such a workplace environment be improved?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet's look at the content of the \"PRIDE Index,\" created with the aim of \"realizing a workplace in Japan where LGBTQ+ individuals can work comfortably beyond the framework of companies and organizations,\" and concrete initiatives of companies that have acquired it, as hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific corporate initiatives regarding sexual minorities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/2485\/5761\/files\/3_8d08ba9a-4b98-4a65-b9d5-4580fa295ec5_480x480.png?v=1656904325\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/2485\/5761\/files\/3_8d08ba9a-4b98-4a65-b9d5-4580fa295ec5_480x480.png?v=1656904325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExamples and standards of PRIDE Index evaluation items\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Measures: Is gender handled according to the individual's preferred gender (health examinations, clothing, preferred names, etc.)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Awareness activities: Education on how to respond when someone comes out regarding their sexual orientation or gender identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Reference: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/workwithpride.jp\/pride-i\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/workwithpride.jp\/pride-i\/\"\u003eWhat is the PRIDE Index? | work with Pride\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific initiatives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・E-learning for basic understanding of LGBT conducted for all executives and employees (100% participation rate) (Ricoh Leasing Company, Ltd., located in this building)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Introduction of a same-sex partner system that includes same-sex partners as spouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Establishment and introduction of an LGBT consultation service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Permission to use preferred names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Reference: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.r-lease.co.jp\/sustainability\/happiness\/diversity\/evaluation\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.r-lease.co.jp\/sustainability\/happiness\/diversity\/evaluation\/\"\u003eDiversity \u0026amp; Inclusion External Evaluation on Diversity | Ricoh Leasing Company, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBasic knowledge about sexual minorities can also be found on the websites of relevant organizations, and corporate pamphlets and materials may be distributed. Although issues concerning sexual minorities are often not easily apparent, it is important to promote the creation of systems and environments that assume their existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"EaSyGo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40242268864590,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/products\/8301277479210.png?v=1686720209","url":"https:\/\/shinjuku-parktower.easygo.eco\/en\/products\/6871520772174","provider":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","version":"1.0","type":"link"}