Message
Ideally, a Company Where Everyone with a Passion for Weather and Climate Can Shine
We offer fair and equal opportunities for employment and growth to people around the world who share a deep passion for weather and climate. By fostering a workplace where every individual can bring their full abilities to the table, we work together to address the social challenges that arise from our natural environment.
Concept
Just as Diverse Climates Nurture a Bountiful Earth
We strive to be an organization where individuals who share a passion for meteorology can reach their fullest potential. Diversity across gender, language, religion, culture, and beyond is essential not only for tackling global challenges like climate change and meteorological disasters, but also for our company's sustainable growth. To support the ever-evolving life stages and circumstances of our people (much like the weather itself), our Diversity Committee focuses on themes such as balancing childcare and caregiving responsibilities, and the advancement of female and international employees. Through community-building initiatives and ongoing system improvements, we are committed to creating real value and delivering meaningful results.
Context
Flexible Work Practices that Adapt to Change
Flexible Systems Supporting the Balance of Work with Childcare and Nursing Care
While fulfilling our responsibility to respond to weather that changes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we are building an environment where employees can confidently focus on raising children and caring for loved ones. We're proud of achievements such as a 100% return-to-work rate after parental leave and an average of over 120 days of paternity leave taken by male employees. We also help employees make a smooth return through community programs that keep them connected even while on leave.
As a safety net for unexpected absences, we have established the "Thanks Cover Reward," an allowance given to colleagues who step in to cover sudden gaps. We are also an approved employer under the Children and Families Agency Babysitter Coupon program, offering additional support for balancing work and personal life.
For unforeseen circumstances, whether an employee's own illness or the need to care for a family member, we provide nursing leave, caregiving leave, and access to sick leave, all of which are fully paid. To help employees navigate the unpredictable nature of weather-related work alongside childcare and caregiving, we offer flexible scheduling through our flextime system and remote work options. For those managing elder care responsibilities, we also regularly host seminars led by external experts.
Multifaceted Support to Boost the Success of Female Employees
We believe that when each female employee's unique talents are allowed to grow and flourish, they generate new energy and vitality throughout the entire organization.
Drawing on the perspectives of our in-house Diversity Committee, we are actively working to develop female leaders and managers. We also place a strong emphasis on women's health, supporting early detection of breast and uterine cancer and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.
Beyond this, we are cultivating a culture of mutual understanding around the biological rhythms and life-stage changes that are unique to each individual. As part of this effort, we hold regular health seminars and awareness-raising activities designed to foster respect and empathy across gender differences.
Success of International Employees Facing Global Social Issues
Our team brings together talent from approximately 30 countries around the world, with international staff making up about 30% of our total workforce. At company-wide meetings, we provide simultaneous English interpretation and bilingual materials so that everyone can participate fully and freely, without language getting in the way. For those who wish to strengthen their language skills, we offer both Japanese and English learning programs. Cultural exchange events and language learning circles are also active across the company, helping to deepen mutual understanding of different cultures and ways of thinking. The diverse perspectives that naturally emerge from this mix bring fresh ideas and energy to our organization every day. At our headquarters, we have set up a dedicated Prayer Room and are actively working to respect and accommodate the religious needs of all employees, keeping inclusion at the heart of how we work.
Dialogue leveraging diverse perspectives and cultures
