Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity at JATCO
In order to expand our business globally in response to changing times, JATCO positions diversity as a value to be cherished by our employees. This involves engaging in a variety of initiatives with the objective of generating new ideas and providing better value to our customers by having employees with a wide range of values work together and exchange opinions while treating one another with respect.
Diverse work styles
JATCO aims to build a workplace environment that enhances productivity and enables everyone to work enthusiastically with a sense of security, improving the quality of life (QoL) for all employees. We have been early adopters of flex time; life support leave for a wide range of family assistance encompassing childcare, nursing care, and fertility treatments; telecommuting; and work interval systems, which many employees utilize. Since 2015, in recognition of our achievements, JATCO has been receiving the Special Certification Based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children (commonly known as the Platinum Kurumin Certification).
Empowering women
JATCO works to empower women as one of the pillars of its diversity promotion efforts. The ratio of women in managerial positions currently stands at 5.2% in FY2023, surpassing the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s published cross-industry average for women in management, and we are focusing our efforts on training with the goal of achieving a further increase of this figure to 7%. We also encourage male employees to take childcare leave to participate in parenting and are working to top the 30.2% male childcare leave rate achieved in FY2023. Additionally, regarding the empowerment of women at our manufacturing facilities, women can demonstrate leadership on our diversity lines, where everyone is made to feel welcome.
Encouraging the understanding of the entire company
In order to widely inform and encourage understanding among employees about JATCO’s approach to diversity and inclusion and the current situation of the entire company, every year we conduct e-Learning and surveys across the entire company, including management.
From 2022, we will introduce diversity training for new employees as well, providing opportunities for discussions among the employees. In the 2023 survey, 99% of respondents said they related to JATCO's approach to diversity.
Promoting the active participation of individuals with disabilities
Many employees with disabilities are thriving at JATCO. Establishing workplaces (diversity lines and indoor farms) that accommodate diverse work styles and personnel has led to providing new value, enabling employees to participate vibrantly for a long time. Our employment rate for individuals with disabilities is 2.57% in FY2023, surpassing the statutory rate. The herb teas and vegetables cultivated at our indoor farms are used and sold in the cafeteria during lunch breaks and are very popular with our employees.
