[Sendai Children's Foundation] Paternity leave as a key to 'recruitment power': Free consultation and hands-on support for SMEs launched

The Sendai Children's Foundation is implementing the 'Paternity Leave Support Program' to support the balance between work and childcare, aiming for a society where all children can grow up healthily in Sendai, a city that is warm toward children and families.

This program provides free consultation services and follow-up support to SMEs in Sendai to help promote paternity leave and manage the balance between work and childcare.

Experts such as Labor and Social Security Attorneys and Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultants provide careful support according to each company's situation, ranging from casual advice to system establishment and internal implementation.

'Paternity leave' is the #1 piece of corporate information regarding marriage and childbirth that makes young people want to work for a company!

As the paternity leave adoption rate hits a record high, 'paternity leave' has become more than just a benefit; it is a critical factor for young people when choosing an employer.

According to an awareness survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, 'paternity leave' was the top-rated corporate information regarding marriage and childbirth that attracts young job seekers.

Promoting paternity leave within a company is an important management issue directly linked to talent retention, acquisition, and stronger recruitment power.

Do you have any of these concerns?

- An employee is taking paternity leave for the first time
- Want to know if there are subsidies available
- Want to establish a system but don't know where to start
- Unsure about compliance with legal amendments

If any of these apply, please feel free to consult with us.

[Start with a casual consultation] Consultation counter (2-step consultation)

Experts (Labor and Social Security Attorneys, Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultants) will provide free consultations on paternity leave adoption and work-life balance.

Examples of consultation:

- Procedures for paternity leave (Social insurance/benefits applications, etc.)
- Checking available subsidies
- Reviewing internal regulations and compliance with legal amendments (paternity leave, childcare leave, etc.)
- Organizing internal coordination and workflow during leave
- Organizing tasks to create a comfortable workplace

Consultation method: In-person, office visit, online, telephone, or email.

[For companies wanting to do more] Follow-up support (Hands-on support)

For companies aiming for more concrete institutional development and workplace improvement, experts provide 'follow-up support.' They carefully interview each company and provide support from system creation to operation and retention.

Examples of support:

- Creating internal handbooks tailored to each company
- Proposals for available subsidies and application support
- Creating handover schedules and checklists
- Supporting the introduction of childcare-related systems
- Individual explanations for staff and managers
- Conducting employee training and information sessions

Benefits:

Summarize the efforts into a report for use in recruitment activities and public relations.

Testimonials from participating companies:

- 'Realized 5 months of long-term leave: By systematically proceeding with system development, we led to our first long-term acquisition and created a role model.'
- 'Better understanding within the company: The creation of internal handbooks and training sessions helped spread awareness.'
- 'Thorough practical support: We received careful explanations on regulations and subsidies, allowing us to operate with peace of mind.'

Outline:

Target: SMEs in Sendai (up to 2,000 employees)
Cost: Free
Application: Via a dedicated web form

Business Overview:

Program Name: Paternity Leave Support Program
Key Support: Expert consultation and hands-on support