The reason why Hitachi employees think they can’t continue working. Half of the company’s employees are over 45 years old, and the aging JTC 2025 problem

With the “2025 problem” fast approaching, in which 8 million members of the baby boomer generation will be aged 75 or older, Hitachi held a seminar on nursing care on September 4th.51% of employees are 45 years or olderFor the company (as of the end of February 2024), balancing work and caregiving is a matter of life and death. Approximately 5,000 employees listened.

Providing generous support through financial assistance, work style reforms, and information provision

Mr. Yutaka Sakai of the Change Wave Group, who is an expert on balancing work and caregiving, spoke at the seminar.The nursing care period is “about 10 years from age 75″We must assume that”It will cost an average of 83,000 yen per month, or about 10 million yen over 10 years.”As a caregiver for parentsThere is a big risk in leaving your job just because you have become a business carerhe claimed.

Hitachi also has employees”Don’t let people quit their jobs to care for their families”With this as our motto,Strengthening supportI have been doing so.

Nursing care leave is up to one year, far exceeding the statutory total of 93 days.Support for balancing work and family lifeKey Points100,000 yen per year,System construction supportKey PointsUp to 300,000 yenIn addition to providing assistance for nursing careExpress/Shinkansen commuteAcknowledge orEliminate the need to live away from homeOr something like that.

Since caregiving circumstances vary greatly from person to person, you can get free advice by phone or email as many times as you like.”Care Concierge”A consultation desk was also set up.Not just employees, but their familiesor,A boss struggling to manage subordinates who care for their loved onesThe key point is that they also respond to consultations from people who have questions. The entire group receives an average of about 70 consultations per month.

Survey reveals the difficulty of balancing work and caregiving

On the other hand, even with such a comprehensive system, the current situation is not one of optimism. A survey of approximately 16,800 employees in November 2023 showed that:”You can continue working” while caring for a family memberPeople who think42.2%About 40%.”I can’t continue.”People who think27.8%This accounted for nearly a third of the total.

It is often said that it is more difficult to ask for advice about caregiving than about raising children.”There is an atmosphere in the workplace where I can ask for advice”Those who answered49.7%About half said so.

Yukiko Kobayashi, head of the Human Resources Headquarters, Human Resources and Labor Headquarters, Total Rewards Division, commented on these results:”It’s a continuous approach.”He says.

There are probably many Japanese companies facing similar challenges. There is little time left. Now is the time to take action to ensure sustainable growth.