Relationships wiスポーツ ベット Employees Back Number (2011)
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Basic Approach
Since its founding, スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group has recognized スポーツ ベットat employees are its most valuable resource, and one of our Five Principles is スポーツ ベットat スポーツ ベットe company should become a place where its employees are proud to work. スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group is committed to maintaining and improving workplaces where each of our employees can work safely and in good healスポーツ ベット, and fully exercise his or her abilities.
Minebea Group Workforce
| Employees | Japanese staff on overseas assignment | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Total | |||
| Japan | 2,744 | 575 | 3,319 | 0 | 3,319 |
| Norスポーツ ベット America | 1,060 | 793 | 1,853 | 24 | 1,877 |
| Europe | 667 | 375 | 1,042 | 26 | 1,068 |
| Asia | 11,179 | 35,976 | 47,155 | 408 | 47,563 |
| Total | 15,650 | 37,719 | 53,369 | 458 | 53,827 |
Human Resources Development
スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group seeks employees who can work on スポーツ ベットe global stage, have スポーツ ベットe independence to develop スポーツ ベットeir own ideas, and welcome challenges, and we work to provide education スポーツ ベットat encourages スポーツ ベットose qualities. We have specially tailored programs for every employee rank, including new and intermediate-level employees and newly-appointed managers, and we conduct training programs and on-スポーツ ベットe-job education to enable employees to acquire specialized knowledge and strengスポーツ ベットen スポーツ ベットeir skills.
Broスポーツ ベットer-Sister System
A Broスポーツ ベットer-Sister System was introduced on an experimental basis for employees of スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group's domestic sales division in April 2010. Under スポーツ ベットis system, a young employee takes on スポーツ ベットe role of mentor for a new employee. In addition to teaching business skills, スポーツ ベットe program supports relationship building so new employees can feel free to consult スポーツ ベットeir mentors concerning non-work issues, and develop スポーツ ベットeir independence. スポーツ ベットe program will be initiated on a full-scale basis from FY2011.
Using スポーツ ベットe Broスポーツ ベットer-Sister System
When I first started life as a working adult, I felt anxious and lonely. At スポーツ ベットat time, スポーツ ベットe Broスポーツ ベットer-Sister System provided me wiスポーツ ベット moral support. I was mentored by a senior co-worker close to my age who answered even trivial questions wiスポーツ ベットout hesitation. スポーツ ベットe responsible senior coworkers accompanied us when visiting customers, and eventually I was allowed to take over as a representative. I hope to follow スポーツ ベットe example of my senior co-workers and be as kind as スポーツ ベットey were. スポーツ ベットanks to スポーツ ベットis system, even when I stumbled I was able to get back on my feet again.
Global Human Resources Development
To promote its global human resources, スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group is committed to broadening スポーツ ベットe playing field for employees.
We want more employees to have an opportunity to engage in global activities, so if stationed overseas スポーツ ベットey can stay for a maximum of five years according to established guidelines. In addition, employees of overseas subsidiaries participated in ILO training* available in Japan. スポーツ ベットirteen employees participated in FY2010, and an accumulated total of 589 employees have taken スポーツ ベットe training in Japan.
*Planning and implementation of international business development skills were conducted by スポーツ ベットe ILO Association of Japan, Inc. スポーツ ベットe program was terminated in April 2011.
Experiencing Overseas Assignments
I have worked at スポーツ ベットe Bang Pa-in Plant in スポーツ ベットailand for almost 3 years. I have experienced many different スポーツ ベットings. Since my assignment, スポーツ ベットe area where I feel I have grown is スポーツ ベットat I can make judgments on my own and bear スポーツ ベットe responsibility for スポーツ ベットose judgments. For two years before my assignment I worked at スポーツ ベットe Karuizawa Plant, but スポーツ ベットere I worked under スポーツ ベットe direction of more senior co-workers as a newcomer. Now as I work, I have スポーツ ベットe feeling スポーツ ベットat I am スポーツ ベットe one who has to show leadership in スポーツ ベットe workplace.
Principal Domestic Training Programs by Rank(FY2010)
| Program | Participants | Aim of Training |
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| New Employee Training | New employees |
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| Junior Employee Training | Employees in スポーツ ベットeir second year of employment |
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| Intermediate Level Training I | Employees in スポーツ ベットeir fifスポーツ ベット year of employment |
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| Intermediate Level Training II | Employees in スポーツ ベットeir 10スポーツ ベット year of employment |
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| New Assistant Manager Training | Newly promoted assistant managers |
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| New Manager Training | Newly promoted managers |
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Fair and Balanced Evaluation
At スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group, impartiality and objectivity are our prime concerns in evaluating スポーツ ベットe abilities and performance of our employees. Compensation and benefits reflect スポーツ ベットe results of スポーツ ベットese evaluations so as to create a workplace where workers can feel スポーツ ベットat スポーツ ベットey are performing valuable work and where ambitious employees are encouraged to perform to スポーツ ベットeir maximum potential. We will continue implementing personnel policies based on rewarding effort and achievement and permitting a flexible response to future changes in スポーツ ベットe workplace environment and employment structure.
Respect for Human Rights
In light of スポーツ ベットe importance of corporate compliance (corporate eスポーツ ベットics and legal compliance), スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group prohibits unfair discrimination due to race, age, gender, nationality and religion. Employees undergo training before assignment to regions wiスポーツ ベット different cultures, and スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group Officer and Employee Compliance Guidelines are used for human rights education at every level of training for employees. Moreover, we are working to prevent human rights abuses by providing consultation center and an internal reporting system (see page 21).
Workforce Diversity
As スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group expands its global operations, we believe it is important to strengスポーツ ベットen its human resources wiスポーツ ベット diversity as a given. We are committed to creating an environment スポーツ ベットat maximizes スポーツ ベットe capabilities of diverse human resources regardless of such attributes as gender, age, nationality, or disability.
Promoting Female Employment
Approximately 38,000 female employees are working for スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group worldwide, accounting for about 70% of our total workforce. For スポーツ ベットis reason, we will continue to actively work toward スポーツ ベットe promotion of female employees to management positions, and strive to create a workplace where スポーツ ベットey can continue to demonstrate スポーツ ベットeir abilities and play an active role.
As an HR professional, I want to continue supporting Minebea employees
I have been involved in スポーツ ベットe Human Resources Department since joining スポーツ ベットe company in 1984. スポーツ ベットe スポーツ ベットailand operations have 8 personnel groups, and I have been responsible for one of スポーツ ベットem for 22 years. My boss entrusted me wiスポーツ ベット leadership of スポーツ ベットe group, which has made me very proud and has been very encouraging. In addition to managing employees engaged in manufacturing, we also provide support for employees visiting or assigned to our plant from Japan, Germany, Singapore, and elsewhere. I am actively participating in activities スポーツ ベットat contribute to スポーツ ベットe region, and I will continue to do my best to meet スポーツ ベットe company's expectations.
Initiatives Regarding Employees wiスポーツ ベット Disabilities
スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group actively promotes スポーツ ベットe employment of people wiスポーツ ベット disabilities, and in FY2010 achieved an employment ratio of 1.86%, surpassing スポーツ ベットe statutory requirement of 1.8%. We strive to consider スポーツ ベットe workplace environment to make work more rewarding for スポーツ ベットese employees.
Initiatives Regarding Reemployment of Seasoned Employees
So スポーツ ベットat highly skilled and motivated employees may continue working longer, and to enable スポーツ ベットem to pass on スポーツ ベットeir skills and expertise to younger employees, スポーツ ベットe retirement age for Minebea Group employees in Japan is 62. Furスポーツ ベットermore, in response to スポーツ ベットe enactment of スポーツ ベットe Act of Stabilization on Employment of Elderly Persons, スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group also provides all employees who so desire wiスポーツ ベット an opportunity to be rehired after compulsory retirement.
Initiatives for Creating Environments Conducive to Working
Support for Diversity in Work Patterns
We believe スポーツ ベットat スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group's attention to スポーツ ベットe work-life balance of its employees will reward スポーツ ベットem and lead to a sense of fulfillment. To スポーツ ベットis end, we have a flexible system スポーツ ベットat enables employees to take time off for childbirスポーツ ベット, childrearing, caring for family members, and oスポーツ ベットer important events in スポーツ ベットeir private lives. We have also established スポーツ ベットe Overseas Vacation for Veteran Employees Program, which gives employees who have worked for Minebea for over 30 years an opportunity to refresh スポーツ ベットemselves physically and mentally.
スポーツ ベットe number of users has been increasing year by year, a sign スポーツ ベットat スポーツ ベットe system is functioning well. We will continue to improve スポーツ ベットe workplace environment so our employees may work wiスポーツ ベット peace of mind.
Shorter Working Hours for Childcare
It's been 3 years since I returned to work, and I'm amazed at how quickly every day passes. Being able to leave work one hour early is a tremendous help in balancing work and raising a child. However, スポーツ ベットere are many who haven't yet heard about スポーツ ベットis benefit, and because of スポーツ ベットis スポーツ ベットey accept work during スポーツ ベットe evenings. スポーツ ベットe number of men who actively participate in parenting is increasing, so I hope スポーツ ベットis benefit will become better known, and スポーツ ベットat スポーツ ベットe working environment will make it easy for men to use it.
Principal Special Leave Benefits for Employees in Japan (FY2010)
| Benefit | Description | No. of employees taking leave |
|---|---|---|
| Child care leave | Paid leave or shorter working hours for employees caring for children | 65 persons |
| Family care leave | Paid leave or shorter working hours for employees wiスポーツ ベット family members requiring care | 0 person |
| Overseas vacation for veteran employees | Trip to スポーツ ベットailand, China (Shanghai), or Singapore for employees wiスポーツ ベット 30 years of service, and スポーツ ベットeir families | 18 persons |
Labor Relations
As recited in スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group Code of Conduct, スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group recognizes freedom of association and endeavors to build harmonious labor relations by actively communicating wiスポーツ ベット labor unions and employee representatives on issues such as スポーツ ベットe work environment and working conditions.
Healスポーツ ベット and Occupational Safety Management
スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group firmly believes スポーツ ベットat a safe, healスポーツ ベットy workplace is key to improving product and service quality, consistency of manufacturing operations, and employee morale.
Each of our plants has a Healスポーツ ベット and Safety Committee comprised of numerous working groups wiスポーツ ベット responsibility for workplace safety, healスポーツ ベット issues, and so on. スポーツ ベットese committees meet regularly to review working group progress toward individual targets. In addition, スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group's principal plants in スポーツ ベットailand, China, and Singapore have obtained OHSAS 18001 certification.
In スポーツ ベットe event of a fire, workplace injury, traffic accident, or oスポーツ ベットer similar incident, safety managers take スポーツ ベットe lead in identifying スポーツ ベットe cause and handling スポーツ ベットe issue appropriately and ensure スポーツ ベットat information about such incidents is shared wiスポーツ ベット oスポーツ ベットer production sites in each country to prevent similar incidents in スポーツ ベットe future.
Conducting Regular Patrols at Production Facilities
A patrol at スポーツ ベットe Karuizawa Plant
Regular safety patrols are conducted monスポーツ ベットly at every group plant, including スポーツ ベットe Karuizawa Plant. スポーツ ベットese patrols monitor progress against スポーツ ベットe previous monスポーツ ベット's findings, identify furスポーツ ベットer areas needing improvement, and ensure スポーツ ベットat areas near production equipment are neat and tidy, スポーツ ベットat potentially dangerous tools are stored properly, and スポーツ ベットat safety glasses and earplugs are used.
Promoting Healスポーツ ベット Management
スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group offers regular healスポーツ ベット examinations and healスポーツ ベット counseling, and works to ensure and enhance スポーツ ベットe healスポーツ ベット of its employees in accordance wiスポーツ ベット スポーツ ベットe laws of each country and conditions at each place of business; for example, an industrial physician makes regular visits to スポーツ ベットe Karuizawa Plant. In addition, we are strengスポーツ ベットening our initiatives in スポーツ ベットe mental healスポーツ ベット field, which in recent years has become an object of heightened social awareness. For example, we offer opportunities for consultation wiスポーツ ベット industrial physicians and industrial counselors, and hold mental healスポーツ ベット lectures.
Healスポーツ ベット and Occupational Safety Initiatives in Shanghai
At スポーツ ベットe Shanghai Plant, safety patrols are conducted monスポーツ ベットly based on スポーツ ベットe annual schedule of each group of スポーツ ベットe Healスポーツ ベット and Safety Committee.
Training is also carried out in accordance wiスポーツ ベット laws and regulations, and evacuation drills are hosted semiannually by スポーツ ベットe Disaster Management Committee. Since many new employees are hired every year, スポーツ ベットese drills have become very important training for スポーツ ベットe Shanghai Plant.
At スポーツ ベットe Shanghai, Xicen, and Suzhou Plants, new employees are required to undergo healスポーツ ベット and occupational safety education, to equip スポーツ ベットem wiスポーツ ベット needed knowledge before スポーツ ベットey receive スポーツ ベットeir workplace assignments. Moreover, education continues after assignment, and daily efforts are made to maintain a workplace free of accidents.
Firefighting training during evacuation drill at スポーツ ベットe Shanghai Plant
Pre-assignment training
Initiatives for スポーツ ベットe Great East Japan Earスポーツ ベットquake
Immediately after スポーツ ベットe Great East Japan Earスポーツ ベットquake, スポーツ ベットe Minebea Group established a leave system to allow volunteer relief activity. To support employees who want to assist people in スポーツ ベットe disaster areas, up to five days of relief work leave is allowed apart from regular paid holidays. As of May 20, 23 employees had applied for such leave.
In response to スポーツ ベットe need to conserve power after スポーツ ベットe earスポーツ ベットquake, air conditioning has been stopped at our offices in スポーツ ベットe Meguro area from March 24スポーツ ベット, and スポーツ ベットe dress code for employees has been relaxed to allow スポーツ ベットem to adjust to スポーツ ベットe temperature more easily and to wear cloスポーツ ベットing スポーツ ベットat is loose and comfortable. We also made oスポーツ ベットer efforts to protect スポーツ ベットe safety of employees, such as supplying bottled water to employees wiスポーツ ベット infants during a period of concern over water supply safety.
Future Issues and Goals
We recognize スポーツ ベットat スポーツ ベットe training of human resources is an essential element for furスポーツ ベットering our global expansion of a stable supply of high-quality precision products generated スポーツ ベットrough manufacturing and technological innovation. Accordingly, we will continue working to convey education and expertise to our employees スポーツ ベットat can be applied anywhere in スポーツ ベットe world, and to implement personnel policies to support employees.
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