This support handbook introduces case studies from 10 companies with advanced initiatives in creating rewarding workplaces and provides practical tips.
Key Points
1. Handbook Purpose and Structure
- Employee job satisfaction improvement is crucial for corporate growth amid declining workforce and diversifying work styles
- First half: Explains significance of improving job satisfaction and tips for initiatives
- Second half: Introduces specific cases from 10 advanced companies (2 pages each)
- Created by committee including academics, corporate HR managers, and union representatives
2. Six Categories of Job Satisfaction Initiatives
- Current status assessment (surveys to understand situation)
- Flexible, diverse, and comfortable work environment
- Enhanced meaning and interest in work
- Alignment between employees and organizational direction
- Fair evaluation and compensation -充実した能力・キャリア開発
3. Case Company Characteristics (10 companies)
- Industries: Care/welfare, wholesale, manufacturing, IT, food, construction, etc.
- Size: Diverse from 140 to 4,098 employees
- Regions: Companies from across Japan, from Aomori to Tokyo
- Each company implements unique initiatives based on their specific challenges
4. Specific Initiative Examples
- Apii Inc. (Care): In-house beauty salon and unique childcare leave system enhancing satisfaction for 140 employees
- ITOCHU Corporation: 4,098 elite employees pursuing "job satisfaction" over "ease of work"
- KDDI: Fostering autonomy for innovation through diverse talent
- Nissin Foods: Building organizational culture based on MVV (Mission, Vision, Values)
5. Engagement Concept Explanation
- Work engagement: Composed of three elements - vigor, dedication, and absorption in work
- Employee engagement: Willingness to contribute and alignment with organizational direction
- Clear distinction from workaholism
- Contribution to improved corporate performance, talent retention, and innovation
The article presents specific methods for improving job satisfaction that can be practiced by companies of various sizes and industries, from SMEs to large corporations, through successful case studies.