The Shibuya Group’s corporate philosophy is rooted in its founding principle of “Work with Joy” We believe that a spirit of gratitude in all aspects of our work leads to better work, a more positive workplace, and the health and well-being of each employee.
Our management foundation has also been shaped by the Shibuya Spirit: persevering until the task is complete, taking the lead in times of difficulty—especially those in leadership positions—and remaining bright and forward-looking.
As we move into a new stage of growth, we share across the Group the idea of Continuity and Change—the philosophy of upholding what should remain unchanged while embracing change—and take on the challenges of a new era.
We aim to be a company that values diversity and grows together with all stakeholders. To this end, we consider the future of society together with our customers, shareholders, business partners, and local communities.
We promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and work to create a workplace where people with diverse backgrounds—including mid-career hires, women, and international employees—can work together while being themselves. Through these efforts, we seek to support the well-being of all employees.
We are promoting women’s career advancement by strengthening the recruitment of women for career-track positions. We have also introduced a system that allows employees in general administrative roles to transfer to career-track positions, considering individual preferences and the characteristics of their work. In addition, we are expanding programs that help employees balance childcare and career development.
Even before introducing a retirement age of 65 in 2023, we had long-supported opportunities for senior employees to continue contributing to the Group.
We have expanded programs that allow employees who wish to do so to continue working until age 70, as well as an advisory system for employees with extensive management or technical expertise who continue to contribute after age 70. Through these programs, senior employees help support our business and develop the next generation of employees.
We hire and assign people with disabilities to roles that enable them to make full use of their expertise and abilities. By helping each employee contribute in ways that match their strengths, we aim to improve operational efficiency and productivity, while also enhancing corporate value.
We are also actively recruiting talent with diverse nationalities and backgrounds. Since 2023, we have been working with NITTE University in India as part of these efforts. To support our global business development, we are committed to secure and develop diverse, highly capable talent and strengthen our global talent base.
We are committed to eliminating biases that could lead to harassment or human rights violations, so that all employees can be evaluated equitably. We provide regular training for managers and work to create a psychologically safe workplace where all employees can “Work with Joy.”
We promote work-life balance so that employees can choose work styles that reflect their diverse values and life stages. Our initiatives include reduced working hours for employees balancing work with childcare or caregiving responsibilities, as well as measures to prevent excessive working hours in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
We will continue to improve our workplace environment so that each employee can maintain a healthy work-life balance and work in an autonomous and flexible manner.
We are working to create a better environment for employees to raise children. Our initiatives include information sessions to promote understanding for employees taking childcare leave and for managers, as well as the introduction of new related support programs.
We will also continue to expand programs that support employees with caregiving responsibilities.
We have established a system to manage overtime work in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with the aim of preventing excessive working hours.
We have introduced a flextime system for certain eligible job categories.
To realize our Mission of supporting customer prosperity with Dantotsu* Products, our Vision of being a Leading Company Supporting Manufacturing for Everyday Life, and our Value of achieving sustainable growth in global markets, we declare our commitment to health and productivity management as a means of promoting the health and well-being of our employees.
October 1, 2024
Hidetoshi Shibuya
President and CEO
Shibuya Corporation
*Dantotsu is a Japanese term describing a position of clear leadership, standing well above others with no close comparison.
In 2024, we established our Basic Policy on Health and Productivity Management.
To realize the corporate philosophy and the Mission, Vision, and Value set out in the Medium-Term Management Plan 2027 announced in the same year, management declared its commitment to promoting employee health and established a framework for advancing health and productivity management.
Our ongoing efforts to increase the health checkup participation rate and prevent the worsening of conditions among employees at high risk of disease have been recognized.
As a result, we have been certified as a 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization in the large enterprise category for the second consecutive year.
We provide training for managers on how to identify signs of employee stress and provide appropriate support. Through this training, we work to reduce the percentage of employees experiencing high stress and help prevent mental health issues at an early stage. When employees experience physical or mental health concerns, we have a support system in place through which employees can consult occupational physicians and occupational health nurses—including via counseling services—about personal concerns and worries.
We also support club activities to provide opportunities for exercise, and hold wellness events such as fitness assessments and health checkup programs.
Guided by our Vision of being a Leading Company Supporting Manufacturing for Everyday Life, our Mission of supporting customer prosperity with Dantotsu* Products, and our Value of achieving sustainable growth in global markets, we are committed to developing talent who can help us move into a new stage of growth.
We are committed to developing people who put into practice our founding principle of “Work with Joy,” share the idea of Continuity and Change—the philosophy of upholding what should remain unchanged while embracing change—and take on new challenges.
Our approach to talent development is based on on-the-job training (OJT), where employees learn through their work and workplace experience. Our training curriculum is designed to link OJT with off-the-job training (Off-JT) so that employees can develop their skills more effectively.
We focus on developing engineers who will lead the future of SHIBUYA, as well as managers who will serve as drivers of the Company’s growth.
In recent years, as our business has expanded globally, we have also introduced global assignment programs, creating new career opportunities for younger employees.
Under our self-reporting system, we provide opportunities for employees to meet with their supervisors and discuss the direction of their skill development in support of their future careers.
This system helps employees connect their work performance and self-development efforts to future career growth.
We use a traditional ability-based grading system and conduct evaluations mainly with a focus on skill development. Because our business style emphasizes achieving results as a team, we have generally avoided large differences in evaluation results.
However, as the talent required for our business becomes more diverse and advanced, we are reforming our evaluation system. These reforms include making personnel evaluations more granular and differentiated so that we can identify future management candidates who will drive our business forward.
We recognize employees for inventions, improvements, and operational innovations based on their contribution to business performance, as well as their technical originality, creativity, and effort.
