FANCL SMILE, a Special Subsidiary of FANCL, Holds Corporate 'Open House' for Employees with Disabilities
FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd., a special subsidiary of FANCL CORPORATION, held a 'Workplace Visitation Day for Employees with Disabilities (Guardians' Meeting)' on Friday, April 24, for guardians and related parties. The event aimed to allow families to observe the workplace environment and duties of FANCL SMILE employees directly, and for the company and families to collaborate in supporting employee growth. 38 guardians and related parties participated, attending company briefings, interacting with support staff, and touring the workplace to see employees in action.
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FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd., a special subsidiary of FANCL CORPORATION, held a 'Workplace Visitation Day for Employees with Disabilities (Guardians' Meeting)' on Friday, April 24, for guardians and related parties.
The purpose of this event was for families to directly observe the workplace environment and duties of FANCL SMILE employees, and for the company and families to collaborate in supporting employee growth. On the day of the event, 38 guardians and related parties participated, observing individual employees at work through company briefings, interaction with support staff, and workplace tours.
In recent years, while employment of people with disabilities continues to expand, improving the 'quality' of employment, such as 'workplace retention,' 'provision of growth opportunities,' and 'job satisfaction,' has become a major challenge. The 'Research Report on the Future of the System for Promoting Employment of Persons with Disabilities' published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare also positions the improvement of the 'quality' of disability employment as one of the central themes of consideration, indicating the need for strengthened corporate initiatives.
This initiative promotes the creation of an environment that supports the growth and independence of employees with disabilities through the collaboration of companies and families, against the backdrop of such societal demands.
【'Workplace Visitation Day' Program】
Greeting from the President and Representative Director of FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd.
Company Overview Explanation
Introduction of Support Staff
Workplace Tour
Social Gathering with Support Staff
Closing Remarks
【Scenes from the 'Workplace Visitation Day'】
■Greeting from the President and Representative Director of FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd.
Jun Saito, President and Representative Director of FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd.
At the outset, Jun Saito, President and Representative Director of FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd., took the stage to address the guardians and related parties.
Saito first touched upon the company's establishment in 1999, driven by the founder's desire to 'create a safe place for people with disabilities to work,' and stated, 'Until now, we have focused on 'providing a place to work,' but currently, that role is undergoing a significant change.'
Considering the recent expansion of employment for people with disabilities and the widening of employment opportunities across society, while new challenges such as 'can they continue to work?' and 'can they grow?' have become apparent, Saito emphasized, 'From now on, it's not about the 'number of employees,' but about the 'quality' of how much they grow and achieve independence through their work.'
He then described the company's vision as 'not just a place of employment, but a workplace where each individual can find fulfillment and expand their potential,' and expressed the desire for the company to be one that can give peace of mind and hope to families concerned about whether their loved ones can continue working there.
He also explained that the company is promoting specific initiatives:
・Stabilizing quality and improving productivity through standardization of operations
・Expanding opportunities for success by challenging new business areas
・Enhancing human resource development/growth support tailored to individual characteristics
Furthermore, he stated, 'We value each employee's desire to 'try something new' and support their challenges to foster growth. This accumulation also leads to an improvement in the overall value of the company,' indicating a policy of building a cyclical relationship where employee growth and company growth reinforce each other.
Finally, Saito concluded by saying, 'We want to continue to engage in dialogue with guardians and utilize it to create an even better workplace,' emphasizing the importance of companies and families collaborating to support employees.
■Company Overview Explanation
Yazawa Tsuwano, General Manager of Business Promotion Department, FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd.
Next, Yazawa, General Manager of the Business Promotion Department, explained the overview of FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd.
The explanation introduced that the company currently operates in 7 locations nationwide, with 94 employees with disabilities actively working, and that the FANCL Group's overall employment rate for people with disabilities is 4.38%, significantly exceeding the legal employment rate*.
*The legal employment rate for private companies is 2.5%, and will be gradually raised to 2.7% in July 2026.
Furthermore, it was explained that the company handles a diverse range of tasks, including sample set work for cosmetics and health foods, confectionery manufacturing, logistics support, recycling operations, and internal business support, sharing that it plays an important role in supporting the group's business activities.
In addition, initiatives to expand growth opportunities for each employee through qualification acquisition support and internal activities were also introduced.
■Introduction of Support Staff
During the introduction of support staff, each staff member who supports employees daily took the stage and introduced themselves to the guardians.
They explained their respective duties and how they support employees in their daily interactions, sharing their specific roles on site. This initiative aimed to build trust with guardians by allowing them to 'see the faces' of the staff who directly provide support, ensuring they can confidently entrust the workplace to them.
The purpose of this event was for families to directly observe the workplace environment and duties of FANCL SMILE employees, and for the company and families to collaborate in supporting employee growth. On the day of the event, 38 guardians and related parties participated, observing individual employees at work through company briefings, interaction with support staff, and workplace tours.
In recent years, while employment of people with disabilities continues to expand, improving the 'quality' of employment, such as 'workplace retention,' 'provision of growth opportunities,' and 'job satisfaction,' has become a major challenge. The 'Research Report on the Future of the System for Promoting Employment of Persons with Disabilities' published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare also positions the improvement of the 'quality' of disability employment as one of the central themes of consideration, indicating the need for strengthened corporate initiatives.
This initiative promotes the creation of an environment that supports the growth and independence of employees with disabilities through the collaboration of companies and families, against the backdrop of such societal demands.
【'Workplace Visitation Day' Program】
Greeting from the President and Representative Director of FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd.
Company Overview Explanation
Introduction of Support Staff
Workplace Tour
Social Gathering with Support Staff
Closing Remarks
【Scenes from the 'Workplace Visitation Day'】
■Greeting from the President and Representative Director of FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd.
Jun Saito, President and Representative Director of FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd.
At the outset, Jun Saito, President and Representative Director of FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd., took the stage to address the guardians and related parties.
Saito first touched upon the company's establishment in 1999, driven by the founder's desire to 'create a safe place for people with disabilities to work,' and stated, 'Until now, we have focused on 'providing a place to work,' but currently, that role is undergoing a significant change.'
Considering the recent expansion of employment for people with disabilities and the widening of employment opportunities across society, while new challenges such as 'can they continue to work?' and 'can they grow?' have become apparent, Saito emphasized, 'From now on, it's not about the 'number of employees,' but about the 'quality' of how much they grow and achieve independence through their work.'
He then described the company's vision as 'not just a place of employment, but a workplace where each individual can find fulfillment and expand their potential,' and expressed the desire for the company to be one that can give peace of mind and hope to families concerned about whether their loved ones can continue working there.
He also explained that the company is promoting specific initiatives:
・Stabilizing quality and improving productivity through standardization of operations
・Expanding opportunities for success by challenging new business areas
・Enhancing human resource development/growth support tailored to individual characteristics
Furthermore, he stated, 'We value each employee's desire to 'try something new' and support their challenges to foster growth. This accumulation also leads to an improvement in the overall value of the company,' indicating a policy of building a cyclical relationship where employee growth and company growth reinforce each other.
Finally, Saito concluded by saying, 'We want to continue to engage in dialogue with guardians and utilize it to create an even better workplace,' emphasizing the importance of companies and families collaborating to support employees.
■Company Overview Explanation
Yazawa Tsuwano, General Manager of Business Promotion Department, FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd.
Next, Yazawa, General Manager of the Business Promotion Department, explained the overview of FANCL SMILE Co., Ltd.
The explanation introduced that the company currently operates in 7 locations nationwide, with 94 employees with disabilities actively working, and that the FANCL Group's overall employment rate for people with disabilities is 4.38%, significantly exceeding the legal employment rate*.
*The legal employment rate for private companies is 2.5%, and will be gradually raised to 2.7% in July 2026.
Furthermore, it was explained that the company handles a diverse range of tasks, including sample set work for cosmetics and health foods, confectionery manufacturing, logistics support, recycling operations, and internal business support, sharing that it plays an important role in supporting the group's business activities.
In addition, initiatives to expand growth opportunities for each employee through qualification acquisition support and internal activities were also introduced.
■Introduction of Support Staff
During the introduction of support staff, each staff member who supports employees daily took the stage and introduced themselves to the guardians.
They explained their respective duties and how they support employees in their daily interactions, sharing their specific roles on site. This initiative aimed to build trust with guardians by allowing them to 'see the faces' of the staff who directly provide support, ensuring they can confidently entrust the workplace to them.