Survey Research Project on Work-Life Balance for FY2023 MHLW Commissioned Project

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced the results of the "Survey Research Project on Work-Life Balance" implemented as a commissioned project for FY2023. This project conducted comprehensive surveys targeting both companies and workers to understand the current state and challenges of work-life balance. The survey was conducted for two different target groups, with detailed reports prepared for both corporate surveys and worker surveys. The Corporate Survey Report (22.3MB) analyzes the development status of work-life balance support systems in companies, actual operational conditions, challenges, and other factors. Meanwhile, the Worker Survey Report (37.6MB) provides detailed analysis from the perspective of actual workers on difficulties in balancing work and childcare, support needs, actual use of systems, and other factors. These survey results will be used as materials for considering future work-life balance support policies and will be reflected in the examination of specific measures for creating an environment where working parents can more easily balance work and childcare. The survey research project is overseen by the Work-Life Balance Division of the Employment Environment and Equal Employment Bureau, with the Planning Section (extension 7855) designated as the contact point. Summary versions of both corporate and worker survey reports have been published, clarifying the current state surrounding work-life balance and future challenges through detailed data and analysis results.