[Work Style Reform] Now Available: Act-One Yamaichi's Parental Leave and Paid Leave Acquisition Rates

　　

Paternity leave for male employees is gaining attention as part of work-style reform. Additionally, paid leave is an essential element for the health and work-life balance of our workforce.

In this article, we introduce childcare leave and paid leave systems at Act-One Yamaichi.

　

1. Childcare Leave: An environment where both women and men can easily take leave　

　

　

In Japan, the promotion of childcare leave for male employees is underway. Since April 2022, companies have been legally required to individually inform male employees about childcare leave and confirm their intentions regarding it.

At Act-One Yamaichi, we believe it is essential for employees to have a proper understanding of the childcare leave system. This not only benefits the employees who take leave, but also fosters an environment where everyone feels encouraged and supported to take childcare leave.

　

Our childcare leave status is as follows. (As of March 2024)

While the childcare leave acquisition rate for male employees was 0% in 2018, it has risen rapidly since then. This shows that our rate exceeds the national corporate average published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
The leave period is generally taken in one-month increments, with many employees taking anywhere from one to four months.

　　

[Reference] "Survey on the Publication Status of Male Childcare Leave Acquisition Rates for Fiscal 2023" (Preliminary Report)

　

Testimonials from Male Employees Who Took Parental Leave　

　

Employee A (Equipment Center)

I think taking it was a really good decision. When I imagined my wife having to handle the three months of childcare I took entirely on her own, I realized just how difficult that would have been.
By working together as a couple, we were able to significantly reduce the burden on one person, and above all, being able to watch our child grow even during such a short period of childcare leave was truly meaningful.
I also believe it helped alleviate the physical and mental burden of housework and childcare for our family.

　

Employee B (Operations Section)

While it depends on the job role and location, I feel it is a relatively easy environment for male employees to take childcare leave. Honestly, income decreases during the leave period, and I realized that having savings is necessary, but looking back, I'm really glad I took the childcare leave.
First and foremost, the biggest benefit was truly understanding the challenges of childcare and being able to cooperate more with my family. Additionally, having more time to spend with my children was wonderful, especially regarding their upbringing.

　　

Employee C (Administration Department, Manager)

Although I was a bit worried about work while I was away, I'm so glad I was able to fully focus on housework and childcare! (I think I was practically glowing with happiness after returning to work, haha)
Opportunities like this only come around a few times in a lifetime (for some, just once, or perhaps not at all), making it a truly invaluable experience. Spending so much time with a newborn really shifted my perspective on life!
Additionally, stepping away from the company for a set period gave me the chance to reflect on my approach to work and how I view my career.

　

2. Paid leave acquisition = Average acquisition rate of 11.2 days per year　

　

At Act-One Yamaichi, employees receive 5 days of paid leave upon joining, another 5 days after six months, and subsequently receive paid leave days every April based on their years of service.
We offer various types of leave, including hourly and half-day paid leave, allowing employees to take time off that suits their lifestyle. With the convenience of being able to handle urgent situations—such as needing to visit a clinic or receiving a call to pick up a child from daycare—our paid leave utilization rate remains high.

At Act-One Yamaichi, both nursing care leave and family care leave are provided as paid leave. While companies have the discretion to decide whether these leaves are paid or unpaid, Act-One Yamaichi offers them as paid leave, which is greatly appreciated by employees, especially those with pre-school children.　

　

As mentioned, male employees who took childcare leave have shared positive feedback.
Additionally, we promote the use of various systems for paid leave so that employees can value their work-life balance and enrich their personal lives.

In today's era, often called the 100-year life span, a person's worth is defined not by the company they work for, but by the individual themselves.


"We aim to be a company where every single employee is healthy and, with the cooperation of their families, can achieve their own happiness."

While continuing our efforts to realize Act-One Yamaichi's management philosophy, we remain committed to being a company that closely supports the lives of our employees.

　

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