Examples of Action
Labor-management Relations
The Skylark Group receives recommendations from its labor union based on the current state of operations and engages in lively discussions regarding management issues. Operation and revision of personnel systems, etc. are also implemented after thorough consultation. Through these labor-management relations, we ensure the objectivity and transparency of corporate management and enhance the effectiveness and certainty of various measures.
In terms of specific mechanisms for the labor union—which acts as a representative for Group employees—to be involved in management, Central Labor-Management Council meetings are held at least twice a year, Labor-Management Council meetings are held monthly to discuss issues specific to each business type, and Labor-Management Liaison meetings are held regularly to discuss issues such as the personnel system and labor issues with departments in charge of human resources.
Reduction of Overtime Hours
In the Skylark Group, in addition to ensuring thorough compliance with labor-related laws, labor and management are working together to limit long working hours and encourage employees to take annual paid leave.
For overtime work, we provide monthly follow-ups for overtime workers from their superiors and the departments in charge of human resources, and implement improvement measures. Labor improvement meetings are held monthly with the participation of senior sales department managers, and labor-related data such as overtime hours and the taking of days off on public holidays are shared. Measures are taken against labor risks, and specific success stories are shared to facilitate their application throughout the sales department as a whole.
Living Wage Support (Support for Balancing Work and Family Life)
Not only domestic but also overseas affiliated companies and supply chains are thoroughly managed as a matter of course, to ensure compliance with minimum wages.
The Skylark Group has established various systems to ensure that employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and can work with peace of mind while balancing childcare and caregiving commitments.
As one example, employees with limited working areas can be eligible for the shortened working hours system for childcare until their children graduate from elementary school.
We also provide a 10,000 yen allowance per child per month to employees supporting children under the age of 18, to support a living wage and balancing work and family commitments.