Human Resource Strategy
Promotion of Diversity
Diverse individuality delivers unique Kaneka value
Regardless of age, gender, nationality, or other attributes, when each member’s unique personality shines through, this diversity and the resulting diversity of perspectives spark new ideas.
Our managers take the lead in promoting diversity in the workplace, working in tandem with Company-wide initiatives to support our global operations.
Supporting Women’s Advancement to Foster the Will to Take on the Next Stage
We provide tailored support at each stage to help every employee clearly envision their potential and next role, and to empower them to take on new challenges.
In particular, for female team members, we have established opportunities for dialogue with female managers within the Company to help them envision their future roles.
After being promoted to assistant manager, employees broaden their horizons through external programs, gain practical experience, and are promoted to manager positions based on their performance.
In addition, for newly appointed managers who have assumed leadership roles over diverse teams, we provide support to help them develop a deeper understanding of their leadership responsibilities through dialogue with outside directors and executive officer. Currently, multiple women promoted from within the Company are serving as general managers, and we plan to increase the proportion of women in manager positions to 12% by the end of FY2030.
We will continue to develop assistant managers and team members from a long-term perspective.
Yuko Sasakawa, Independent Member of the Board, speaking to newly appointed managers about the proper mindset
Percentage of Women
Recruiting Human Resources with Diverse Experiences and Expertise
To adapt to business changes and growth, we actively recruit individuals from diverse technical backgrounds and career paths, nurturing their development while leveraging their respective experiences and expertise to strengthen our organization.
For our new graduate recruitment program, we organize visits to DX implementation sites, workshops for students at vocational schools specializing in information technology, and career education programs for students at technical colleges.
In addition, when hiring mid-career professionals, we focus on recruiting talent in fields that will support our current and future business expansion, such as people with certifications like licensed pharmacists, individuals with overseas assignment experience, and engineers.
Number of New Graduates and Mid-Career Professionals Hired
Field tour of DX implementation site for new technical graduates
Active Involvement of People with Diverse Backgrounds
Of the approximately 11,500 employees in the Kaneka Group, there are about 3,500 foreign nationals who are working around the world. We also organize training programs from our overseas offices to Japan, where participants work to strengthen their professional networks.
The FY2024 employment rate for people with disabilities is 2.65% (the legally mandated employment rate is 2.5%). We will continue to work on creating a supportive work environment and expanding job opportunities to increase the employment rate.
