Atsumaru Inc. Secures Top Rank in 'Best Workplaces' Kyushu & Okinawa Regional List

Atsumaru Inc. (President: Yosuke Ishii) has been awarded 1st place in the 'Best Workplaces Ranking: Kyushu and Okinawa Region' released by Great Place To Work® Institute Japan on May 28. Under the management philosophy of 'pursuing both the physical and spiritual happiness of all employees while conveying infinite possibilities to those we encounter,' the company has built an organization centered on human development. In addition to this regional accolade, Atsumaru has ranked 1st nationwide in the small-scale category of 'Best Workplaces in Japan' for four consecutive years.

■ High Evaluation for 'Meaning of Work' Over Just 'Ease of Work'

In this survey, Atsumaru received particularly high scores in three key areas: 'My work has special meaning,' 'I look forward to going to work,' and 'High satisfaction with compensation.' While many companies focus on 'ease of work' through labor reforms and benefits, Atsumaru practices 'Personal Vision Management,' which focuses on individual life visions alongside company growth. Every employee maintains a 'Vision Sheet' that articulates their life purpose, personal history, and medium-to-long-term goals. These sheets serve as a deep self-reflection tool.

Based on these sheets, the company conducts 'Vision Interviews.' Moving beyond the traditional boss-subordinate dynamic, these dialogues focus on how one wants to live and what kind of person they aspire to be, effectively connecting personal life goals with professional duties. This sense of 'working to realize one's own life vision' is the core driver of workplace satisfaction at the company.

■ Collaborative Organizational Initiatives

Atsumaru holds monthly two-day company-wide meetings to share core values and solve problems across departments and hierarchies. This builds an environment where employees understand each other's personal values. Furthermore, cultural practices such as 'Thank You Cards' are deeply rooted, emphasizing human character and peer support alongside professional results.

Great Place To Work® Institute is a global research organization that surveys employee engagement in over 170 countries. Their methodology, backed by 30 years of data, is widely used for employer branding and human capital disclosure. The regional ranking highlights top-performing companies headquartered outside of Tokyo to recognize excellence in local workplace environments.