Issues that emerged from data on human capital management by POLA and Ajinomoto

Considering that each and every employee is the capital of a company, we should invest in people and make use of their growth in management.“Human Capital Management”are attracting attention.

In order to explore the real image, at “MASHING UP SUMMIT 2023” held on March 8, 2023, “What is “human capital management” that creates sustainable corporate value?held a talk session titled.

of POLA’s president and CEO, who is working on human capitalMiki OikawaSenior Manager of Human Resources GroupManami Koikewill take the podium, Neural CEO who conducts sustainability management and ESG investment advisory, Shinshu University Specially Appointed ProfessorKenji Fumawas the moderator, and a wide range of opinions were exchanged while introducing examples of companies.

“Human capital management” is an urgent priority

Now that the importance of diversity has finally spread, why is it thathuman capitalMr. Fuma explains that “In Japan, the term came from the Financial Services Agency.”

“In Japan, there was a widespread misconception that ESG was about the environment. He brought up the term “human capital management”.

It is Japan’s diversity & inclusion and human capital that the government is forced to say.(Mr. Fuma)

To continue to be the company of choice

At POLA, human resources arevalue creator” is defined.

“Human resources create the value of a company, and all corporate activities involve individuals, organizations they belong to, and stakeholders and suppliers involved.I think.

“A Person-Centered Management” is the core of the POLA ORBIS Group, and in order for each and every employee to demonstrate their maximum potential, they must be recognized and work with dignity. That should be an absolute condition.” (Mr. Oikawa)

Ajinomoto also puts “human resources” as the top priority in its management strategy in aiming to become a sustainable company.

“In order to become an attractive company, it is essential to invest in human resources.Start working style reformHowever, working hours are until 4:30 in the evening, and since 2017 we have been promoting DE&I.

As a result, we have become a company that continues to be chosen by young people and existing employees, and the resultsWe aim to make an impact and contribute not only to our company but also to society.(Mr. Koike)

Make data disclosure a “cue” rather than a “purpose”

Regarding the emergence of the term “human capital management,” both companies felt that “a new keyword has appeared again.” However, Oikawa said,When it comes to disclosing data, it can lead to awareness” he said positively.

“Our company has already achieved 30% female management. in short,Superwoman is in managerial position, but average women aren’t listed.

But men are also listed as average people. I don’t know when people will change their appearance, but this situation is strange, isn’t it? I think realizing this was a big factor.” (Mr. Oikawa)

Ms. Koike said, “At the foreign-owned company I used to work for, there were many people who, regardless of their gender, shared household chores even if they were busy.”Because my partner is on a business trip today.”I sometimes went to work with my child on my back. In Japan, we can only see women returning home early and doing housework and raising children.that kind of thing in Japangender rolesi.e. to womenunconscious biasI think it’s a wall that will never go away,” he said.

Furthermore, he added,Customer inclusion and supplier inclusionThe discussion has spread to the realm of “,” Mr. Fuma said.The participants who heard the cases of both companies also asked questions, and they talked about the importance of quickly accepting “human capital management” and moving forward.

Reprinted from MASHING UP (Released on April 24, 2023)

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