Making use of our strengths to thrive – Towards building a flexible and sustainable organization

I enjoy watching sports and participating in physical activities, and recently I've been watching rugby, which is in season during winter, about once a month. This fiscal year, our company's first athlete employee, Ms. Natsuki Ouchida, joined the company, and I've had more opportunities to support her in her matches.

Watching matches at Toyota Stadium has also become one of my favorite pastimes.
Ms. Ouchida is a member of the women's rugby team "PEARLS"* and also plays for the Japanese national team.
As she steadily gains experience on both domestic and international stages and produces tangible results, it is a great source of inspiration for me as a member of the same organization.
I would love to see her play overseas, so I plan to make time to watch her in action.

Tackling as a Team

There are several expectations behind our group's decision to welcome athlete employees.
One is that understanding of diverse working styles will naturally spread throughout the company.
Ms. Ouchida comes to work after her early morning training and participates in team activities from the afternoon onward.

Her ability to balance athletics and work serves as a reminder of the importance of self-management and perseverance.
Another important aspect is the value of "connection" in team sports.

In rugby, success comes not only from the individual strength of each player, but also from the team's ability to link passes together.

I believe this concept is applicable to how we conduct business as an organization.

It would be wonderful if everyone could come together under the common goal of supporting our athlete employees as they compete on the world stage.
Ms. Ouchida is aware of her role as a symbol of such expectations and is willing to participate in company events whenever her schedule allows.

Please feel free to reach out to her as well.

Building an Organization that Leverages Diversity

Our group is committed to building a vibrant organization while respecting the individuality and strengths of each and every employee.

Our management vision of "Developing People and Peers who Pioneer the Future" is an extension of this way of thinking.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives are also part of this.
We believe that creating an environment where individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives can utilize their strengths will ultimately lead to the growth of the entire organization.
I’d like to encourage all employees to cherish their individual strengths and continue to take on challenges.

I hope to build an organization where everyone can steadily contribute while respecting each other's differences, together with all of you.