[White Foundation] An environment where you can take advantage of diverse values and individuality! Winners of the 11th White Company Award in the Diversity & Inclusion Category have been decided
White Foundation Press release: November 13, 2024 An environment where you can take advantage of diverse values and individuality! Winners of the 11th White Company Award in the Diversity & Inclusion Category have been decided. Two
award-winning companies were selected from a final number of 296 entries as a company that creates an environment where all employees have equal opportunities and can utilize their individuality to play an active role!
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(Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka, Representative Director: Sho Iwamoto, commonly known as the White Foundation), a general incorporated foundation that develops White Company Certification, has selected notable companies among the companies that have obtained White Company Certification. We are pleased to inform you that the winners of the 11th White Company Award, which recognizes and disseminates systems and working environments, have been decided. For details on the White Company Award, please visit the event official website (
https://jws-japan.or.jp/lp/award-11th /) You can check it. Winners of the 11th White Company Awards “Diversity & Inclusion Category” have been decided! The Japan Next Generation Enterprise Promotion Organization (White Foundation), a general incorporated foundation, has announced the winners of the “Diversity & Inclusion” category at the 11th White Company Awards. ●What are the characteristics of the “Diversity & Inclusion Department”? We select and award companies that respect individual diversity, different opinions, and viewpoints, and that have built a culture in which each employee can utilize their own characteristics and values in their work. A company that has a system and culture that allows employees with various backgrounds and personalities, such as gender, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, childcare and nursing care, to work by making the most of their individuality. will be evaluated. The companies that received this award recognize the importance of diverse values and perspectives in their organizations, and are focusing on creating environments where employees can work in their own ways with peace of mind. ● The White Company Award Ceremony will be streamed for free on YouTube LIVE on November 20th! We have a wealth of useful content available, including a keynote speech from Learning Edge, which holds Japan’s No. 1 business seminar, and a cross-discussion between human resources personnel and job hunters on “Lies and Truth in Job Hunting.” Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity! Apply for free LIVE viewing
After a rigorous final selection process, two companies have been selected as award winners, and we would like to inform you of the reasons for the award. Announcement of award-winning companies
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39303/255/39303-255-f8991942ba0799f78def7e04ef7b722a-500×500.png Henkel Japan Co., Ltd. Reason for award: The great thing about Henkel Japan K.K.’s initiatives is that they aim to create an “inclusive workplace where everyone can bring out their true selves” and provide equal opportunities and services to all employees, regardless of gender or family status. We have an extremely advanced system and work environment that is accessible, especially in Japan. In addition, to ensure that this system is widely disseminated, we are working to raise awareness among employees who have childcare needs, their superiors, and outside parties by disseminating information through various methods such as the intranet, press releases, and department meetings. . In implementing the system, efforts are being made to ensure consistency with legal requirements and to meet internal requirements in a short period of time. The company was also praised for overcoming the challenges unique to multinational companies and ensuring its effectiveness in Japan. In addition, the Martha Schwarzkopf Women in Science Award, an initiative run by Henkel Japan K.K. to support female scientists, awards not only long-time contributors to hair science but also young talents. It is an excellent initiative that supports the growth of female researchers in different careers and promotes scientific progress and innovation based on gender equality. We hope that this network of female researchers that transcends generations and countries will greatly contribute to the development of the scientific field as a whole in the future.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39303/255/39303-255-593c46abd0e4b6b2bb5e20e18f051698-500×500.png HR Management Co., Ltd. Reason for award: HR Management Co., Ltd. aims to create a workplace environment where all employees can feel motivated, and has introduced support for diverse work styles, a fair evaluation system, and a career development program. We support the realization of a work-life balance by providing remote work and short-time work systems that allow employees to choose flexible working styles that suit their families and lifestyles. Another good point is the promotion of initiatives that take into consideration the emotional aspects of each employee, such as talking to them based on their individual circumstances. In addition, we hold evaluation meetings that reflect the opinions of other departments, and conduct transparent and fair evaluations from multiple perspectives. This shows that diverse opinions are respected and that each employee has more opportunities to demonstrate his or her abilities. Furthermore, we focus on supporting employee growth and promoting communication through career development programs and regular general meetings. Particularly commendable is the increase in the number of women in management positions and the fact that both men and women are encouraged to take childcare leave, with the rate of men taking childcare leave reaching 100%. These concrete results demonstrate the development of a sustainable corporate culture that takes diversity into consideration, and are believed to provide a solid foundation to support further growth in the future. “Diversity & Inclusion Department” Introducing the special judges
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39303/255/39303-255-7715b32f00919e7181648c62ec36edbb-603×640.png Co-translator of “Exploring Leadership: Theory and Practice for Bringing Change” (Waseda University Press) and “Leadership is for Everyone: Women and Leadership from a Feminist perspective” (Nakanishiya Publishing, scheduled to be released in September 2024). Ms. Michiko Izumiya Ehime University International Student Employment Promotion Program Promotion Office Deputy Director Associate Professor, Soka University Faculty of Business Administration For the past 20 years, he has been involved in cross-cultural understanding education, leadership education and research, and recruitment and support for foreigners at NGOs, universities, and companies. Everyone is valued and can contribute to the organization and its creation by freely expressing their own characteristics. He is passionate about creating an inclusive and kind society. He has written many papers related to leadership education and promotion of foreign human resources. In order to pursue fairness and professionalism, we invited external judges to judge the entries and had them judged by people who are active on the front lines of their respective fields. Information regarding event viewing ▼White Company Award Event Overview Date and time: November 20, 2024 (Wednesday) 14:00-16:30 (entering and leaving midway is possible) Venue: Online Contents: 1 Opening remarks 2 Award-winning companies Award Ceremony 3 Keynote speech 4 Keynote speech 5 Foundation activity report Capacity: First 300 people Participation fee: Free (advance application required/held online) Application: Until 12:00 on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Apply for free LIVE viewing Click here for award-winning companies in other categories ・Yoshino Mikata Corporate Management Division (Judge: Mr. Koichiro Shimizu, Learning Edge Co., Ltd.) ・Flexible work style category (Judge: White Foundation Mr. Sho Iwamoto) ・Health Management Division (Judge: Mr. Koichi Higuchi of M-Stage Co., Ltd.) ・Working Satisfaction Category (Judge: Mr. Asami Maki of Rahul Co., Ltd.) ・Welfare Division (Judge: Mr. Koji Okamoto, Relo Club Co., Ltd.) ・Diversity & Inclusion Division (Judge: Ms. Michiko Izumiya, Deputy Director, Ehime University International Student Employment Promotion Office, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, Soka University) ・Human Resources Development Division (Judge: Miki Tomiya, JAC Co., Ltd.) ・Student Judging Division (Judge: Kinki University Faculty of Business Administration Professor Yasuo Dan’s seminar student)
▼Contact information White Company Award Management Office (in charge: Kanasaki) TEL: 0120-514-461 MAIL：jimukyoku@jws-japan.or.jp