Life Design, an Okinawa-based welfare venture, ranked 2nd in Kyushu/Okinawa area for 'Great Place to Work' regional ranking
Life Design, a welfare venture based in Ginowan City, Okinawa, was ranked 2nd in the Kyushu/Okinawa area in the 2026 'Great Place to Work' regional ranking. The company is promoting organizational development to tackle structural issues in the welfare industry.
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Life Design Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'the company'), headquartered in Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, announced that it has been ranked 2nd in the Kyushu/Okinawa area in the 2026 'Great Place to Work®' regional ranking published by the Great Place To Work® Institute Japan (GPTW Japan). This marks the company's first appearance in the ranking.
The company received high praise from employees for its comprehensive benefits, fair compensation, and the promotion of a healthy work-life balance. Organizational engagement and the balance between professional satisfaction and personal growth were also key factors in the assessment.
Under the vision of 'Revolutionizing Welfare Standards,' the company has been tackling structural challenges in the welfare industry, such as low wages, long working hours, and insufficient training. Initiatives include building competitive salary systems, promoting better work-life balance, implementing systematic personnel training, and introducing transparent evaluation systems. Furthermore, the company is refreshing the traditional image of welfare being 'dull' by collaborating with artists and creators on facility design, aiming to create a workplace where staff can work with pride. The company provides comprehensive services ranging from child development support and after-school day services to employment support and nursing care.
The company received high praise from employees for its comprehensive benefits, fair compensation, and the promotion of a healthy work-life balance. Organizational engagement and the balance between professional satisfaction and personal growth were also key factors in the assessment.
Under the vision of 'Revolutionizing Welfare Standards,' the company has been tackling structural challenges in the welfare industry, such as low wages, long working hours, and insufficient training. Initiatives include building competitive salary systems, promoting better work-life balance, implementing systematic personnel training, and introducing transparent evaluation systems. Furthermore, the company is refreshing the traditional image of welfare being 'dull' by collaborating with artists and creators on facility design, aiming to create a workplace where staff can work with pride. The company provides comprehensive services ranging from child development support and after-school day services to employment support and nursing care.
FAQ
株式会社ライフデザインが受賞した賞は何ですか？
Great Place To Work® Institute Japanが発表した2026年版「各地域における『働きがいのある会社』ランキング」の九州・沖縄エリア第2位を受賞しました。
株式会社ライフデザインの主な事業内容は何ですか？
児童発達支援、放課後等デイサービス、就労支援、介護サービスなど、ライフステージに寄り添った包括的な福祉サービスを提供しています。
株式会社ライフデザインが評価されたポイントは何ですか？
福利厚生の充実、報酬に対する納得感の高さ、ワークライフバランスの奨励、および高いエンゲージメントや納得感と成長の実感の両立が評価されました。
株式会社ライフデザインが取り組んでいる福祉業界の課題解決策は？
低賃金、長時間労働、教育不足という構造的課題に対し、給与体系の構築、働き方の推進、体系的な人材育成、透明性の高い人事評価制度の導入を行っています。
Great Place To Work® (GPTW) とは何ですか？
世界約170ヵ国で従業員意識調査を実施し、「働きがいのある会社」の認定・ランキングを発表している機関です。