Promotion of Women's Empowerment Enters the Era of "Strategy": Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Features Our Initiatives as a Good Example Amidst Growing Attention Due to Legal Revisions

Dstyle Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman & President: Mitsutaka Tokuda) is pleased to announce that its initiatives for promoting women's empowerment and work-life balance support have been featured as a good example on the "Comprehensive Site for Women's Participation and Work-Life Balance Support" operated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Following the enforcement of the revised Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace in April 2026, companies are required to implement more effective initiatives than ever before. In this context, our company's efforts have been introduced as one of the practical model cases.

"HR employee and executive officer responsible for promoting women's empowerment (Social Insurance Labor Consultant: Kurio)"

**[Overview of Publication]**
The case featured this time evaluated the following initiatives promoted by our company:

* Decomposed and analyzed gender pay gaps by position, identified actual issues, and promoted improvements.
* Reviewed evaluation systems and evaluator training, transitioning to a system that evaluates based on results and productivity, not working hours.
* Ensured opportunities for career continuity and promotion even with reduced hours and remote work, by evaluating roles and results.
* Fostered a workplace culture where systems are easy to use, promoting mutual understanding among employees through initiatives like Family Day.

Our company has continuously worked on promoting women's empowerment, positioning it not merely as system development but as a "management strategy" directly linked to the company's sustainable growth.

Collection of Case Studies of Companies Actively Promoting Women's Empowerment and Work-Life Balance Support
https://positive-ryouritsu.mhlw.go.jp/practice/detail?id=244

**[Evaluation Achievements]**
Our company has previously received publication achievements and various evaluations related to women's empowerment initiatives under Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare-related policies.

Featured on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Special Page for the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace (official page compiling information on systems, revisions, etc.)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/koyoukintou/seisaku09/index.html

**[Main Awards and Certifications]**
* 2021: Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Tokyo Life Work Balance Certified Company Excellence Award"
* 2022: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Eruboshi Certification (3 stars)"
* Osaka Prefecture "Gender Equality Business Excellence Award"
* Nagoya City "Women's Empowerment Promotion Company Grand Prize"
* 2023: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Featured on Special Page for the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace"
* Aichi Prefecture "Women's Brilliance Company Excellence Award"
* 2024: Osaka City "Women's Empowerment Leading Company Grand Prize"
* Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Platinum Eruboshi Certification"
* Federation of Health Insurance Societies "Health Excellent Company Silver Certification"
* 2025: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Kurumin Certification"
* Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 (SME Category)"
* 2026: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (SME Category)"

**[Future Outlook]**
With the revision of the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, we are entering an era where companies are strongly required to demonstrate effectiveness and results, rather than merely formal responses.

Our company will continue to position women's empowerment as a core of human capital management, and promote:

* Building an organization where diverse talent can thrive
* Balancing productivity improvement and corporate value enhancement
* Organizational development leading to sustainable growth

**[Featured Page]**
Comprehensive Site for Women's Participation and Work-Life Balance Support (Good Examples)
https://positive-ryouritsu.mhlw.go.jp/practice/search

**■ About Dstyle Holdings Co., Ltd.**
As a holding company, it manages group assets, strategies, and shared services.

* Company Name: Dstyle Holdings Co., Ltd.
* Dstyle group. Representative Group CEO, Chairman & President: Mitsutaka Tokuda
* Headquarters: Dstyle group. Building, 1-35-23 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
* Customer Center (Consultation Desk): TEL 0120-22-8866
* Dstyle Holdings Official Website: https://www.dstyleholdings.co.jp

**■ About Dstyle group.**
Dstyle Holdings owns a group of companies primarily engaged in businesses centered on the beauty, health, and richness of mind and body.

* Dstyle Holdings Co., Ltd. https://www.dstyleholdings.co.jp
* Diana Co., Ltd. https://www.diana.co.jp/
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* D-Succession Partners Co., Ltd. https://www.d-scpt.com/
* Deeprise Co., Ltd. https://