Responding to diverse workstyles

Since 1991, the Calbee Group has introduced a range of programs and has carried out a variety of initiatives so that each and every employee can choose a workstyle that suits their personal circumstances and allows them to be more efficient and productive on the job. We have diverse human resources driving our business. By supporting them with flexible work options that motivate them to work, we are trying to provide an environment that allows them to unlock their full potential while feeling fulfilled and rewarded in the workplace.

Main initiatives

Initiatives to support diverse and efficient workstyles

How workstyle reform has changed

Calbee New Workstyle

Calbee launched the Calbee New Workstyle for office staff in July 2020. As the company respects the diverse lifestyles that employees lead, everyone can act with a tenacious sense of ownership and choose the location and hours of their work according to the objectives of their jobs. We are also utilizing IT tools to increase the quality and speed of work-related communication in order to improve productivity and maximize output.

Calbee New Workstyle logo

Workstyle that transcend time and location

Calbee has launched the following initiatives as part of Calbee New Workstyle.

Standardizing mobile work
As we standardize mobile work, employees can choose between mobile work and office work (in-person) on their own initiative, bolstering both productivity and creativity.
Implementation of the flextime system
Having eliminated core time, individual employees can now live more fulfilling lifestyles while also achieving even better performance. All of our employees can choose work times and locations on their own to set the right working hours and enjoy an even more fulfilling work-life balance.

Initiatives to foster a “tenacious sense of ownership” and change behavior

With individual employees able to flexibly choose their own workstyles, we are simultaneously seeking to raise the speed and quality of work while continuously producing results and creating value. To accomplish this, it is essential to change the attitude and behavior of each employee, and rethink how we work and communicate. In an effort to change attitudes and behaviors, we are fostering a culture conducive to higher productivity. This includes utilizing more and better IT tools, while organizing awareness activities and learning opportunities to boost IT usage skills and literacy, and sharing case examples of efforts by workplaces and individuals.

Head office renovation

Workstyles for office workers might include mobile work, but generally it is also very important for them to work and communicate together face-to-face. With this in mind, we renovated our head office under the theme of “Spaces for new value creation emphasizing communication” in 2021. In addition to everyday communication between employees, we aim to generate value through interactive communication in situations where face-to-face dialogues are important. These include discussions that add momentum to projects, following up on employees who have recently joined the company or the division, and building relationships with customers.

Initiatives to promote health and well-being

The Calbee Group encourages employees to improve their mental well-being and keep physically healthy.
We aim to make employees more aware of their own health and act more proactively to maintain good health. We, therefore, have measures in place to improve their health literacy (awareness and behavior), and we also work closely with healthcare professionals who offer specialist support.

Calbee Group Health and Productivity Management

Based on the idea that the health of employees and their families is an essential component of corporate growth, since 2016 the Calbee Group has been engaged in full-scale health and productivity management activities promoting health maintenance, including smoking cessation programs and lifestyle improvements involving diet and exercise. We aim to be a healthy company possessed with the motivation to take on new challenges that facilitate spirited and energetic work that enables employees and their families to live physically and mentally healthy and prosperous lives.

Calbee Group Health Declaration

Health and Productivity Management Structure

The Calbee Group promotes health and productivity management through the health promotion department in conjunction with supervisors/workplaces, on-site staff, occupational physicians and nurses, and the Calbee Health Insurance Association. We are engaged in creating ways and means that allow employees to feel motivated and energetic on the job.

Structure

Primary prevention

Initiatives to counter presenteeism, including maintenance of good health

Improving health literacy	Streaming lectures by occupational physicians for employees on the company intranet. (Examples: Mental health, lifestyle-related illnesses, sleeping habits, emergency medical conditions, desk posture, etc.) In-house workshops on health checkup procedures for on-site staff
Mental health measures	Team health oversight (line care) training for managers (mandatory for newly appointed managers) Meetings between healthcare professionals and employees who go through significant life changes Self-care training conducted by occupational physicians (psychiatrists)
Smoking cessation	The “Stop Smoking Declaration” made in May 2017. Smoking was completely banned during working hours. Smoking was completely banned anywhere on company premises in April 2021.
Overwork measures	Employees who exceed 45 and 80 non-scheduled work hours per month are identified in monthly reports.
Women’s health measures	Women's health information is disseminated in cooperation with relevant departments.
Infectious disease measures	Information on infectious diseases is collected and advice from healthcare professionals is sought to formulate policies and action plans. Access to infectious disease vaccination programs are made easier for those who wish to take advantage of them.

Secondary and tertiary prevention

Initiatives leading to reductions in work absences, including early detection and prevention of illnesses and preventing increases in severity

Comprehensive health checkups	Expanding our health checks for the early detection and early treatment of diseases. 100% health checkup take-up rate achieved by working with on-site staff and the Health Insurance Association. A video “How to read and use your health checkup results” presented by a lead occupational physician streamed for viewing. Employees encouraged to keep good health by attending health checkups.
Health checkup follow-ups (stress check)	An annual stress check implemented in 2015 as part of mental health checkups for employees. The stress check was conducted both online and in paper format to ensure that everyone could respond regardless of their work environment or other conditions. Follow-up actions taken by healthcare professionals depending on the stress check results and as and when required.
Support for returning to work	Employees who are on leave of absence are provided with opportunities to speak to on-site staff and in-house healthcare professionals on a regular basis to the extent that they do not feel burdened and in order to ensure they are supported while on leave. Return-to-work criteria and procedures are developed to provide support for returning employees to regain prior performance levels. Return-to-work meetings with in-house healthcare professionals are provided for returning employees on a regular basis to check on their health conditions and work situations.
Support for balancing medical treatment and work duties	Awareness surveys are conducted amongst employees. Based on the surveys, a guidebook for balancing medical treatment and work duties has been already prepared and distributed to employees. CalCAN's, an in-house- self-help group for Calbee employees who have survived cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment, has been launched to provide these employees with an informal place to talk to fellow cancer survivors and patients. Employees living with cancer lead the conversation to provide information and share their experiences.

Certified as an Outstanding Health and Productivity Management Organization 2023.

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