HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT
"Zenken, through marketing and international human resources,
aims to create new value in the world.
And to realise this vision we believe
the health of our employees and their families is essential,
We thereby make the Zenken Health Declaration.
We promote health management from the three aspects of diet, exercise and sleep,
We aim to be a company where employees can perform to their maximum potential.
By practising health management, we will create a ""future that doesn't exist yet"".
We hereby pledge to contribute to society."
In recognition of the company's efforts to promote employee health, etc., the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan Health Council have selected the company as a 'Health Management Excellence Corporation 2025 (Large Corporation Category)' as of 10 March 2025.
What is the Certification System for Excellent Health Management Corporations?
This system honors corporations, including large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises, that practice particularly good health management, based on initiatives that are in line with local health issues and health promotion initiatives promoted by the Japan Health Council.
PROMOTION SYSTEM
Our aim is to create a company where employees are healthy in mind and body and can perform to their maximum potential.
Led by the top management (President), the Health Management Promotion Officer is in charge of overseeing and promoting the health management of our employees in cooperation with the insurance union and industrial physicians.
HEALTH CARE ACTIVITIES
We believe that it is an important responsibility of the company to create a healthy internal environment in which employees can feel comfortable and fulfilled in their work.
In order to ensure that our employees are mentally and physically healthy and can perform at their highest level, we are promoting work style reforms in response to the diversity of working styles. Since April 2021, we have made it possible for employees to take paid leave in hourly increments, which has led to an increase in the rate of paid leave taken. In order to maximise individual productivity we have also introduced a ‘staggered working hours’ (sliding work hours) system, which allows employees to flexibly choose their working hours according to their own lifestyles and convenience. We have also implemented a ‘group address’ system that allows employees to freely choose their seat according to their mood and the nature of their work, thereby promoting diverse working styles and creativity.
Employees are also encouraged to undergo stress checks in order to help prevent mental health problems.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of annual paid leave taken | 80.7% | 80.1% | 86.3% | 74.6% |
| Percentage taking stress checks | 88.8% | 95.3% | 89.3% | 90.5% |
HEALTH CARE ACTIVITIES
Meals
In-house lunch sales
A balanced diet nurtures a healthy body.
We support the eating habits of our employees by preparing a wide selection of high quality meals.
Office Glico
In response to health-conscious employees, we have requested a larger range of 'low sugar', 'whole grain', 'low calorie', etc. snacks in addition to our regular snacks.
Exercise
In-house club activities
We have a number of sports clubs in our company.
Employees who previously had no exercise habits are now becoming active members of our clubs.
Basketball club
JOG club
Futsal club
Badminton Club
Z-GYM
In our own building we have set up a 'gym' exclusively for our employees, to take care of their 'body' and 'mind'.
Employees can use the gym before work and on their way home, for a change of pace or to establish an exercise routine.
Sleeping
Establishment of a napping space
We believe that good quality work comes from good sleep, which is why we have a napping space in our company.
Many employees use it every day, whether for a short break after lunch or when they want to cool down.
Other
Installation of standing tables
We promote a variety of initiatives designed to encourage employees to remain mindful of their health while working.
Throughout the office, it is common to see employees conducting meetings or performing tasks at standing desks. These practices support both physical well-being and a more active work environment.
External consultation service "Anri"
As part of our benefits package, we have a consultation service for the mental and physical health of our employees.
Employees can feel free to seek advice from qualified medical staff, such as public health nurses and mental health workers.
Free supplements
Supplements are placed on meeting tables, in lounges and other areas so that employees can easily take supplements anytime and anywhere, such as during internal meetings or over lunch.
Some employees have told us that taking them has become a habit for them.
In-house events
To stimulate internal communication, we organise a number of internal events.
This is a great opportunity for communication with other departments that we don't usually have much contact with, and many employees attend every event.
- Example 1: Tanabata event (Tanabata FESTIVAL)
During the event, employees write their wishes on strips of paper and display them on bamboo branches which decorate the company. One of the features of our Tanabata FESTIVAL is that some of these wishes actually come true.
Some of the wishes that have come true so far include a gorgeous lunch with the president and board members, an invitation to group seating at a famous fireworks display, seeing a popular production of the Shiki Theatre Company, etc. - Example 2: BBQ competition
The BBQ competition is a large event, attended by over 200 employees and their families each time. (Photo shows the event held in 2024).