Work-Life Balance

Promotion of Work Style Reform

At the COLOWIDE Group, we recognize that 'human resources are one of the most important management assets,' and we are committed to securing and developing talented individuals while creating a work environment where diverse talents can thrive. We aim to create a workplace where employees can continue working with peace of mind at every life stage, fostering an environment where both men and women can achieve a balanced work-life integration.

Policy for Internal Environment Development

The Group will develop a comfortable and rewarding work environment by providing a variety of work styles and opportunities for diverse human resources, including a system that allows them to choose the way they work according to their abilities, skills, and life stages.

Promotion of Employee Health

Health Management Declaration At the COLOWIDE Group, we recognize that human resources are one of the most important management assets. We believe that ensuring each employee can work with peace of mind, both mentally and physically, is crucial for improving employee performance and achieving the Company’s sustainable growth. We are actively committed to raising health awareness among employees and creating a workplace environment that supports their well-being. Implementation Structure Key Initiatives Regular Health Check-ups We conduct regular health check-ups for all full-time employees, achieving a 100% participation rate. Follow-up support is provided for employees with a health assessment of D or below. Promotion of Stress Checks Stress checks are conducted annually for all full-time employees. We aim for a 100% participation rate, and employees with high-stress results are provided with opportunities for consultations with an industrial physician.

・Recommendation of influenza vaccinations (group vaccination and subsidy program) ・Establishment of guidelines for reducing overtime during night shifts at headquarters ・Implementation of No Overtime Days at the headquarters, etc. As a result of our initiatives, Colowide Co., Ltd. was recognized for the second consecutive year in March 2025 as part of The Certified KENKO Investment for Health Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (Large Enterprise Category). Additionally, the following group companies have also been recognized at the same time: ■ Large Enterprise Category Colowide MD Co., Ltd., ATOM CORPORATION, Kappa-Create Co., Ltd., OOTOYA Holdings Co., Ltd., OOTOYA Co., Ltd., REINS International inc., Freshness Co., Ltd. ■ Small and Medium Enterprise Category Cocot Co., Ltd. (Special Subsidiary)

Creating a Comfortable Workplace Environment

Parental and Childcare Leave System We are committed to building a workplace environment that promotes a work-life balance, regardless of gender, and enables motivated employees to continue working for an extended period. As part of our unique childcare support measures, we have revised our system to allow both male and female employees to take childcare leave until their child reaches the age of two. We have also introduced a discretionary paid leave system (childcare support leave) for regular employees raising preschool children (up to elementary school age), regardless of gender, to support their childcare needs.

Flexible Employee System To provide a pleasant work environment and promote the active participation of diverse talent, we have implemented the flexible employee system. This system allows employees to have a permanent employment contract, with access to bonuses and defined contribution pension plans, similar to regular full-time employees, while offering flexible working conditions, such as a 4-day workweek, 5-hour workdays, and no overtime. It also provides opportunities for returning to standard full-time employment, creating an environment where those in life stages such as child rearing or caregiving can start or continue working as regular employees.

Mentoring System We have introduced a mentoring system to provide younger and less experienced employees with a "welcoming environment" within the company and a "friendly advisor" they can easily consult. The system also aims to enhance internal communication across departments.Experienced senior employees (mentors) with a wealth of knowledge and professional experience support their junior colleagues (mentees) through a wide range of activities, including not only work-related guidance but also career development support. This initiative is designed to foster the further growth and retention of younger employees.

Employee Engagement Survey At the COOWIDE Group, we regularly conduct an "Employee Satisfaction Survey" for all employees. The survey is designed to gather feedback on various factors such as employees' attitude toward work, the workplace atmosphere, proactive behavior, attitudes, and trust in the company, using a selection-based format. This allows us to track changes over time. The survey results are statistically processed and analyzed by organizational unit, and used as a reference for workplace improvements by organizational leaders. By doing so, we aim to revitalize individual workplaces, improve productivity, and enhance employee engagement.

360-Degree Evaluation The Group implements a 360-degree evaluation (multifaceted evaluation) for managers at a certain level and above. This evaluation method involves feedback from various stakeholders, including not only supervisors but also peers and subordinates. By capturing aspects of the employee that are not easily observable by a single supervisor, this method increases the reliability and validity of the evaluation. By aggregating the opinions of multiple evaluators, the evaluated employees gain a sense of fairness and understanding, which promotes self-reflection and awareness. This process fosters growth as managers, while also creating a better working environment for both the evaluated employees and their evaluators

Scholarship Repayment Support System We launched the "Scholarship Repayment Support System" in April 2022 to assist new employees with the repayment of student loans they incurred while studying. The goal is to create a supportive environment for employees to work with peace of mind after joining the company, contributing to the retention of talented individuals and ultimately enhancing the long-term creation of corporate value. This system applies to employees who joined our group as new graduates on or after April 1, 2022, and is designed to support loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). The system utilizes JASSO's scholarship repayment assistance program, which allows the company to assist with loan repayment without it being considered as income for the employee. This helps to reduce the burden of income tax, local taxes, and social insurance premiums. ^* This system applies to Type 1 (interest-free) and Type 2 (interest-bearing) JASSO loans.