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◆ Conducting Monitoring Surveys at Group Companies
Each year since 2010, we have conducted regular monitoring
surveys at all Nikon Group companies for the management of
issues related to human rights and labor. The survey results
are reported to the CSR Committee, and if any problems are
detected, confi rmation is made and instructions for corrective
action are provided. In the year ended March 31, 2014, we
conducted a monitoring survey of 65 companies, including fi ve
non-consolidated Group companies. No serious problems have
been identifi ed in the surveys conducted to date. Each Group
company is notifi ed of the survey results.
Abilities Demonstrated by Diverse Employees
The Nikon Group respects diversity and the human rights of
employees. By treating them fairly, our basic goal is to develop
an environment in which employees can make the most of
their abilities and produce optimal results as a team. We are
currently focusing efforts in Japan, such as supporting the
progress of women in the workplace and assisting people
with disabilities.
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◆ Women in the Workplace
The Nikon Group employs and treats its employees equally,
regardless of gender. In Japan, however, large differences still
exist between the numbers of male and female employees and
managers. We regard this situation as a challenge for us to
overcome. Nikon Corporation set a target of increasing the
percentage of female employees to at least 10% of the total
number (permanent employees and non-regular staff) by the
end of March 2014. In our recruiting activities, we participated
in joint job fairs for women and have been striving to improve
the work environment to enable employees to achieve a better
work-life balance. As a result, as of March 31, 2014, the
percentage of female employees was 10.01%. Furthermore,
Nikon Corporation has set the target of doubling the number of
female managers* from 22, as of the end of March 2010, to 44
by the end of March 2015. As of the end of March 2014, Nikon
Corporation had 47 female managers, which shows we achieved
the target earlier than planned. The Company will take steps to
raise the ratio of female managers* to 5.0% by the end of
March 2017, which is its next target.
In recognition of its measures to support the career develop-
ment of female employees, Nikon Corporation was selected as
a Nadeshiko Brand company for the second consecutive year
by the Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.
* Including those in positions other than department manager or higher and those in
section manager positions
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◆ Supporting Diverse Work Styles
The Nikon Group is developing systems and measures to enable
employees to make the most of their abilities and produce
results as a team. We also strive to manage our employees’
working hours in consideration of achieving an appropriate
work-life balance.
At Nikon Corporation, employees can take childcare leave
for up to two years and opt to work either staggered or shorter
hours to take care of their children or other family members. We
have also made it possible for employees to take child or family
care leave on an hourly basis. In the year ended March 2014,
nine females participated in the staggered work shift, and 11
males and 66 females chose the short-time work option.
In addition, Nikon Corporation has established a variety of
other leave systems, including a re-entry system and volunteer
leave system.
Health and Safety Management
The Nikon Group maintains the Nikon Group Health and Safety
Goal to secure its employees’ health and safety—which are the
foundation of all its corporate activities—and to remain a vibrant
corporation where people can be committed to work with enthu-
siasm and vitality.
In Japan, in addition to the statutory health and safety
committee, the Nikon Group has its own Central Health and
Safety Committee, which investigates and deliberates on matters
related to the Company’s health and safety policies, the establish-
ment of accident-free workplaces, and basic measures taken to
maintain and promote employee health.
Each Group company outside Japan also implements health
and safety measures.
Nadeshiko Brand
CSR (SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY)
Nikon CSR Activities That Support Growth
★: Includes quantitative data covered by independent practitioner’s assurance. (See page 85 for details.)
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