Human Resource Development

We view our people as the drivers of long-term value creation and are committed to creating a work environment where employees with diverse values and long-term perspectives can take on challenging work.

In 2020, we introduced a vision for our personnel, aiming to develop individuals capable of world-class performance in all areas. To support this, we offer a variety of growth and development programs, such as level-specific training, career education, and self-development opportunities. Additionally, we are promoting flexible work styles, improving occupational health and safety, and managing health and productivity. In human resource management, we are revising our remuneration system based on skills and performance, improving the treatment of rehired employees, and taking steps to increase overall employee motivation.

To fulfill our vision of becoming the world’s leading manufacturer of special glass, we must develop talent capable of performing at a world-class level across all areas. We complement on-the-job training with structured programs that build advanced knowledge and skills and foster the ability to carry out and continuously improve operations independently. We will continue to invest in our people, the foundation of corporate value, with a focus on further elevating the quality of our talent through enhanced training.

Total program hours per person per year: 46 (within standard working hours)

To raise awareness of digital transformation (DX) within our organization and develop employees who can deliver added value to customers through work reform and improved efficiency, we launched a training program in fiscal 2022 replacing the existing AI and IoT training with the programs presented below.

To date, completion rates for Company-wide DX literacy training have reached nearly 80% of all employees for DX first-step training and nearly 30% for Excel skills training. In fiscal 2024, we launched an additional problem-solving training program to build capabilities in data-driven analysis, operational reform, and structured problem solving. Combining DX skills with problem-solving capabilities will enable us to fully leverage digital technologies to address fundamental challenges and enhance business value.

We will follow up with employees who have yet to participate in the training as we continue to nurture talent with advanced expertise capable of using data to drive process improvements and innovation.

All administrative employees have the opportunity to take a glass basics course taught by employees from our basic research department. Most eligible employees have already completed this course, which covers beginner and intermediate levels, broadening their understanding of glass and fostering greater awareness of our corporate philosophy. In fiscal 2022, a video version of the course was created, allowing employees to review the material anytime, reinforcing their foundational knowledge of glass.

The course will continue to be offered, helping employees deepen and expand their expertise in glass.