Health and Productivity Management
At PROSTEEL, we regard maintaining and promoting employee health as our top management priority, and we announced our Health Declaration in October 2018. The President and Representative Director oversees these initiatives, and we work every day to promote employee health under our Health and Productivity Management philosophy. Since 2019, we have been continuously recognized as a Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization under a program administered by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi to recognize corporations that demonstrate outstanding health and productivity management.
- Health Declaration
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Our people are PROSTEEL’s most valuable asset. We believe that each employee’s health is the foundation of sustainable growth.
Aiming to be a company trusted and chosen by all customers, we declare our commitment to building a workplace where every employee can work with peace of mind, stay healthy in mind and body, and be energized and engaged.
- Our Approach
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- 1. For the health of each employee
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We foster motivation for better health and actively support each employee in managing their health proactively and autonomously.
- 2. For workplace health
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Through respect for diversity, mutual growth, and work-style reform, we create an environment where diverse talent can thrive with energy and vitality.
- 3. For families, customers, and society
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Healthy employees drive our growth, earn customer trust, and contribute to the well-being of employees, their families, our customers, and society at large.
- Promotion Structure
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Under the President and Representative Director, we have established the Health and Productivity Management Promotion Committee. The monthly Health and Safety Committee reviews activities and exchanges opinions, creating a structure that supports an environment in which employees can work with energy and vitality.
- Health Checkups
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To maintain a 100% participation rate, we require all employees to undergo regular health checkups.
In addition, under the Health and Productivity Management Promotion Committee, we conduct activities such as grip-strength tests and bone-density measurements to help employees better understand their physical fitness and health status.FY2023 FY2022 Regular health checkup participation rate 100% 100% Smoking rate 19% 19% Percentage of employees with regular exercise habits
(at least twice per week)67% 62% Sleep adequacy rate(Employees who get sufficient rest through sleep) 38% 37% Drinking habits
(occasional or daily drinking with alcohol consumption equivalent to at least 360 mL of sake per day)69% 67% Detailed examination participation rate 24% 27% Health guidance participation rate 13% 11% Overall Assessment
Since FY2020, we have added ABC screening and fecal occult blood tests as preventive measures against stomach cancer and colorectal cancer, which have high incidence rates.
In addition, we have encouraged employees to undergo detailed examinations and receive treatment, and the participation rate in these examinations has increased.
Lifestyle habits had tended to worsen due to changes in work styles, such as telework, and lifestyle changes caused by COVID-19. However, our health initiatives have reduced obesity and absenteeism rates, and lifestyle habits are now showing signs of improvement.
Going forward, to prevent lifestyle-related diseases, we will place particular focus on improving each employee’s health literacy and continue our activities based on the Challenge 8 program.
- Working Environment Measures
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- Overtime Management
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- We use a cloud-based attendance system to monitor the working hours of all employees in real time.
- We have concluded an Article 36 Agreement between the employer and employees, and managers in each department monitor their subordinates’ total working hours as needed and work to prevent long overtime hours.
- We have established two No Overtime Days per month and are working to create an environment that makes it easier for employees to leave work on time.
- Paid Leave Usage
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- In addition to morning and afternoon half-day leave, we have introduced an hourly paid leave system. By encouraging employees to use this system flexibly, we aim to improve the utilization rate of paid leave.
Paid leave utilization rate Average annual overtime hours Participation rate in interviews for long overtime FY2022 65.6% 15.65H 100% FY2023 69.5% 21.41H 100%
- Activities
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- Regular Health Checkups
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- We require all employees to undergo regular health checkups, and the participation rate remains at almost 100%.
- As follow-up measures, we conduct work classification assessments and interviews with the occupational physician, helping improve employees’ health.
- Stress Checks
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- We conduct stress checks once a year. Results are not disclosed to anyone other than the individual, and we maintain an environment where employees can take the checks with confidence that their privacy will be protected. We also offer occupational physician interviews to all employees identified as having high stress.
We have a system in place to support not only the physical health but also the mental health of our employees.
FY2023 FY2022 Participation rate 100% 100% Percentage of high-stress employees 37% 41% - We conduct stress checks once a year. Results are not disclosed to anyone other than the individual, and we maintain an environment where employees can take the checks with confidence that their privacy will be protected. We also offer occupational physician interviews to all employees identified as having high stress.
- Smoking Cessation Measures
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- Since 2020, we have gradually introduced No-Smoking Days.
We have established the roadmap below and, with the cooperation of all employees, are working toward completely smoke-free premises.
phase1 May 2020 to January 2021 One recommended No-Smoking Day per month Recommended no smoking all day phase2 February 2021 to January 2023 One No-Smoking Day per month No smoking during working hours, excluding break times phase3 February 2023 to March 2024 Two No-Smoking Days per month No smoking during working hours, excluding break times phase4 April 2024 to March 2025 One No-Smoking Day per week No smoking during working hours, excluding break times phase5 April 2025 to March 2026 Three No-Smoking Days per week No smoking during working hours, excluding break times phase6 April 2026 to March 2027 No smoking every day No smoking during working hours, excluding break times phase7 April 2027 onward Completely smoke-free premises - Since 2020, we have gradually introduced No-Smoking Days.
- Health Challenge 8
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- We send out “Health Challenge 8,” a set of eight health-related questions, once a month to help employees become more aware of their own health. Based on statistics showing that people who answer “Yes” to six or more of the eight questions are less likely to experience physical or mental health issues, we work to raise awareness so that employees can answer “Yes” to as many items as possible.
Participation rate Improvement rate FY2023 78% –
- Walking Events
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- We have held walking events once a year since 2020. Over the course of one month, participants track their own step counts on Saturdays and Sundays.
We invite all employees to participate and form teams within their respective groups. This is also expected to help promote communication.
At the end, we compile the results, and the company presents awards to top-performing groups and individuals.
- We have held walking events once a year since 2020. Over the course of one month, participants track their own step counts on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Health Seminars
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- We hold seminars each year on mental and physical health, covering topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep. We sometimes invite outside instructors to help us provide high-quality information.
Past Examples Participation rate Satisfaction rate Mindfulness Meditation Seminar 14% 100% Stretching Exercise Seminar 19% 100% Gut Health Seminar 26% 100%
- Video Distribution (Health Information)
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- Although some content overlaps with the seminars, we also provide health-related initiatives for employees through online video distribution. Unlike in-person events, videos can be viewed later by those who cannot attend at the scheduled time, enabling us to reach more people.
Past Examples ◎ Self-Care (Head Massage) ◎ Health Education for Adult Women ◎ Mental Health Seminar (Secrets to Better Sleep)
- Health Information Sharing (Sunny Smile Activities)
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- Since 2019, we have shared health information once a month. The content includes introductions to our health and productivity management activities, as well as columns by the organizing members, and is aimed at encouraging everyone to think about their health.
- Health Fairs (Employee Cafeteria)
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- We offer healthy menu options in the employee cafeteria about three times a month as part of our cafeteria menu planning.
Each time, we consult with a nutritionist. In addition to white rice, employees can choose healthier rice options such as 16-grain rice, and side dishes incorporate ingredients that support health, including blood health and bone health menus.
- We offer healthy menu options in the employee cafeteria about three times a month as part of our cafeteria menu planning.
- Diet Program
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- On an irregular basis, we invite employees to participate in a program where they work toward a target weight they set for themselves, aiming to lose weight or maintain their weight in a healthy way within a set period.
Participants report only their monthly weight change, and we monitor their progress.
The Health and Productivity Management Team supports participants in their diet efforts, and prizes are awarded to those who achieve their goals.
- On an irregular basis, we invite employees to participate in a program where they work toward a target weight they set for themselves, aiming to lose weight or maintain their weight in a healthy way within a set period.
CSR
As a member of the Toyota Tsusho Group, all our employees understand and continue to practice the Toyota Tsusho Group Global Code of Conduct & Ethics.
By continuing to practice this code of conduct and ethics, each employee helps us strive to remain a company our customers trust and continually choose.
At PROSTEEL, we promote carbon neutrality initiatives to help mitigate the effects of global warming.
We are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our production activities and expand the use of renewable energy.
In addition to introducing new equipment, we are also encouraging each employee to raise awareness and take actions in their daily work that contribute to carbon neutrality.
