Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd. held a roundtable discussion for employees in the child-rearing generation on June 24, utilizing a hybrid format combining the company’s headquarters meeting room and web participation. The discussion was held under the theme of “Balancing Work and Family Care.”

Q&A session with the guest lecturer

Group roundtable discussion with
Mr. Rikito Sonoda of LLC For Well-being (pictured at the back)

Approximately 35 employees, mainly those currently raising children, participated in the roundtable discussion. In Part 1, OC Global invited Mr. Rikito Sonoda, an external expert with experience at special needs schools and other educational settings who is currently engaged in after-school day-care services. Mr. Sonoda gave a lecture on the characteristics of developmental disabilities, understanding children and colleagues with disabilities, and the mindset to keep in mind when interacting with children. In Part 2, participants were divided into groups based on the ages of their children. Each group had the opportunity to consult with experienced parents, share information about parenting, and address individual concerns.

This roundtable discussion is regularly held as a forum for information exchange among employees in the child-rearing generation, aiming to alleviate concerns and questions for those returning from childcare leave. By consistently organizing these discussions, the network of employees in the child-rearing generation expands, fostering an environment where colleagues exchange information in their daily lives and support those balancing work and parenting.

It is worth noting that OC Global’s recent childcare leave uptake rate for men is 100%. The company implements various work systems tailored to different lifestyles, such as partial exemption of core hours in the flextime system, short-time work, telecommuting, and remote work for employees in distant locations. OC Global is committed to creating a working environment where all employees, regardless of gender or age, can thrive.

OC Global supports all employees in realizing diverse lifestyles by providing a well-maintained working environment and opportunities for information exchange among the staff.