Business Reform AI Platform "SmartOps" Launches "Legal Reform Response Starter Pack" to Comprehensively Resolve Burden of Legal Compliance - Stress Check Free Forever & Includes Implementation Support

Defide Inc. (Minato-ku, Akasaka 2-4-6, Tokyo, CEO: Tetsuya Yamamoto), a company specializing in strategic AI consulting and AX/DX, has launched the "Legal Reform Response Starter Pack" on its business reform AI platform "SmartOps" (https://smartops.jp/). This new pack enables companies to achieve compliance with labor-related laws at a low cost and in a short period.

As the first offering in SmartOps' "Legal Reform Response Series," this pack provides a one-stop solution centered on responding to the stress check system, which is mandated by the amendment to the Industrial Safety and Health Act. It covers everything from employee ledger maintenance and internal communication to survey operations.

This starter set reliably establishes legal compliance, including the stress check system, while also offering integrated employee information management, internal surveys, and announcement distribution. It is available starting from 240,000 yen for the first year for companies with 50 employees (approximately 20,000 yen/month on an annual contract basis for 50 employees). Employee information management and stress check functions are free forever.

■ Background of Development | Legal Compliance: "A Must-Do" but "Too Costly and Time-Consuming"

With the amendment to the Industrial Safety and Health Act in 2025, the implementation of stress checks will become mandatory even for workplaces with fewer than 50 employees, which were previously only encouraged. As mental health measures become crucial for companies of all sizes, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face challenges such as "not knowing which system to choose," "lacking the resources for implementation and operation," and "uncertainty about the cost-effectiveness."

Small businesses, in particular, which were not previously subject to these regulations, face the significant challenge of increased practical burdens due to limited personnel having to manage legal compliance.

▶ Three Barriers Companies Face in Legal Compliance

① The Cost Barrier: Initial costs, system fees, and support expenses can accumulate, sometimes exceeding 380,000 yen annually.

② The Effort Barrier: Companies struggle to keep up with digitizing employee ledgers, CSV migration, system configuration, and staff training.
③ The Sustainability Barrier: Compliance efforts often end after the initial implementation, failing to become ingrained in the organization.

The "Legal Reform Response Starter Pack" from SmartOps is designed to eliminate all three of these barriers.

■ Legal Reform Response Starter Pack | Includes 5 Implementation Support Services

The "Legal Reform Response Starter Pack" goes beyond mere system provision, offering practical support as a complete package to ensure successful legal compliance.

STEP 01: Employee Ledger Construction
Register and organize employee information within SmartOps, establishing a solid foundation for legal compliance.

STEP 02: Stress Check Implementation Environment Setup
Set up an environment within SmartOps for conducting stress checks and receive support for the necessary configurations to begin operations.

STEP 03: CSV Registration Support
Smoothly import existing HR data via CSV, minimizing migration costs.

STEP 04: Initial Operation Support
Receive hands-on support for the initial operational phase after implementation, ensuring successful adoption by the team.

STEP 05: Administrator Briefing Session
Provide detailed explanations on system usage and operational workflows for administrators, fostering an independent operational capability.

▶ Functions and Services Included in the Starter Pack (List)

- Employee Information Management (Free Forever):
Centralized management of employee information and digitization of ledgers.

- Stress Check (Free Forever)*:
Provides an environment for conducting stress checks at no additional cost, supporting the digitization of legal compliance.

- Internal Surveys (1 ID = 100 yen/month, first 3 months free):
Gather opinions across departments and the entire company.

- Announcement Distribution (1 ID = 100 yen/month, first 3 months free):
Digitize legal reform information and internal notifications.

- Utilization Support Pack:
Includes employee ledger construction, stress check environment setup, CSV registration, initial operation support, and administrator briefing.

*This service provides the environment for conducting stress checks. Companies are responsible for establishing the legally required framework, including appointing the person in charge of implementation, managing the process, and arranging medical consultations with doctors.

■ Implementation Cost Comparison (for 50 Employees)

The "Legal Reform Response Starter Pack" offers free initial setup, lifelong free provision of employee information management and stress check environments, and includes implementation support as a package.

As a result, for companies with 50 employees, costs are reduced by approximately 37% in the first year (from 380,000 yen to 240,000 yen) and by approximately 21% in subsequent years (from 280,000 yen to 220,000 yen).

- First Year: 380,000 yen → 240,000 yen (approx. 37% reduction)

- Subsequent Years: 280,000 yen → 220,000 yen (approx. 21% reduction)

*Separate quotes will be provided for different numbers of employee IDs or if other options are utilized.

■ About SmartOps

SmartOps is a no-code BPR (Business Process Re-engineering) platform that integrates AI across three domains: labor, human resources, and operations. Its flexible design allows for the addition of necessary functions as add-ons, enabling companies to start with legal compliance and gradually advance their DX initiatives to improve internal communication, utilize HR data, and enhance operational efficiency.

Three Features of SmartOps

| Feature | Description | Business Impact |
|---|---|---|
| No-Code Business Design | Build and modify business workflows without programming. Enables self-sufficiency even for companies without IT staff. | Realizes on-site-led DX. Reduces outsourcing costs. |
| Add-on Function Expansion | Start with legal compliance and add functions as needed, such as demand forecasting, AI interviews, and approval workflows. | Allows systems to grow gradually according to business needs. |
| AI Demand Forecasting Integration | Predicts business performance and personnel demand through chat x AI. Usable immediately without specialized knowledge. | Improves decision-making accuracy. Streamlines personnel allocation and recruitment planning. |

■ Comment from CEO Tetsuya Yamamoto

"Legal compliance is a challenge for many companies, presenting a dilemma where it's a 'must-do' but comes with excessive costs and effort. The "Legal Reform Response Starter Pack" fundamentally resolves this contradiction by providing the necessary system and implementation support in a single package.

We hope that many companies will experience the value of SmartOps in improving internal communication, utilizing organizational data, and enhancing operational efficiency, starting with legal compliance as an entry point."

■ Service Overview

Service Name: SmartOps Legal Reform Response Starter Pack

Estimated Price: Starting from 240,000 yen for the first year, 220,000 yen from the second year onwards (for 50 employees)

Launch Date: June 10, 2026

Service URL: https://smartops.jp/starter-pack/stress-check

■ Company Profile

Company Name: Defide Inc.

Address: 2-4-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative Director: Tetsuya Yamamoto

Business Activities: Strategic AI Consulting / Generative AI Infrastructure Construction Support / Business Reform AI Platform (SmartOps) / RAG-based AI Chatbot & Patent Acquisition (chai+) / HR Tech (JOB Scope, Generative AI Work Value, Score Analysis, HR Capital Dashboard) / AI Proposal Creation (Slaido)

URL: https://www.defide-ix.com/

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