Work-Life Balance Standards

In order to create a work environment in which employees can balance work and childcare, fully demonstrate their abilities, and achieve a healthy work–life balance, the following action plan is established.

1. Implementation period: Two years, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027

2. Objectives and Actions

< Objective 1 >

For employees who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or raising children, overseas business trips will be limited and domestic assignments prioritized in accordance with the employee’s wishes. In addition, regardless of gender, the company will develop a workplace environment that allows flexible adjustments to working hours, business trip duration, and job responsibilities according to pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and family circumstances.

< Actions >

From January 2026: Assess employee needs and review how the current system is being operated
From February 2026: Revise the system as necessary and communicate the changes to employees
From April 2026: Implement flexible adjustments to work arrangements and business trips based on individual consultations
From January 2027: Review the status of system use and consider any necessary improvements

< Objective 2 >

Increase the average number of annual paid leave days taken to at least 15 days per employee per year.

< Actions >

From January 2026: Assess the current status of annual paid leave usage
From February 2026: Inform employees and encourage them to take paid leave in a planned manner
From October 2026: Review paid leave usage from April to September and encourage further use as needed
From October 2027: Likewise review usage and take any additional measures as necessary