[From Osaka City, Osaka] What is the training system that raises an 'independent professional in 5 years'? Kotoku Denko, transforming human resource development with video courses, certified as a White Enterprise in April 2026.
Kotoku Denko, an electrical contractor in Osaka, was certified as a White Enterprise on April 1, 2026. They were highly evaluated for their systematic training program 'Kotoku Academy' using 130 video courses and their transparent management style.
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The Japan Next Generation Enterprise Popularization Organization (White Foundation) certified Kotoku Denko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Kensuke Homma), which handles the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical facilities, as a "White Enterprise" effective April 1, 2026.
In recent years, improving the working environment, such as addressing labor shortages and adapting to workstyle reforms, has become a major theme in the construction industry. Amidst this, the company promotes management centered on human resource development and respect for people, while fulfilling its mission in the electrical facility contracting business.
Furthermore, based on the philosophy of "establishing and sustaining a corporate image trusted by society," the company was highly evaluated for balancing sustainable business operations with a comfortable working environment alongside its business partners and cooperating companies, leading to this certification.
Kotoku Denko Co., Ltd. Corporate Information: https://jws-japan.or.jp/whitecareer/white_company/13768
About the White Enterprise Certification
The "White Enterprise Certification" operated by the White Foundation is Japan's only comprehensive corporate evaluation system.
This certification targets not just "non-black (non-exploitative) companies," but "companies supported by families and society that we want to leave for the next generation."
A comprehensive evaluation is conducted based on strict assessment criteria covering 70 items, including business models, human resource development, flexible workstyles, diversity, health management, and labor law compliance. As of April 2026, a cumulative total of 663 companies have acquired this certification.
As a result of this assessment, the White Foundation certified Kotoku Denko Co., Ltd. effective April 1, 2026.
Background of Certification - Advanced HR development and a management system that draws out employee autonomy
The foundation focused on Kotoku Denko Co., Ltd.'s enhancement of human resource development and the creation of an environment where every employee can work autonomously.
Developing from traditional OJT-centric training, the company introduced the education system "Kotoku Academy" utilizing video courses, promoting systematic human resource development. Based on the concept of "becoming an independent professional in 5 years," it features a curriculum of about 130 courses tailored for both engineering and humanities backgrounds, supporting the step-by-step acquisition of skills according to the learning progress.
Furthermore, by sharing performance and bonus criteria with all employees, the company has built a system where each employee can work with a managerial mindset. These efforts have led to a highly convincing workstyle and improved job satisfaction.
Through these initiatives, their ability to achieve both human resource development and enhanced job satisfaction was the key evaluation point that led to this certification.
In recent years, improving the working environment, such as addressing labor shortages and adapting to workstyle reforms, has become a major theme in the construction industry. Amidst this, the company promotes management centered on human resource development and respect for people, while fulfilling its mission in the electrical facility contracting business.
Furthermore, based on the philosophy of "establishing and sustaining a corporate image trusted by society," the company was highly evaluated for balancing sustainable business operations with a comfortable working environment alongside its business partners and cooperating companies, leading to this certification.
Kotoku Denko Co., Ltd. Corporate Information: https://jws-japan.or.jp/whitecareer/white_company/13768
About the White Enterprise Certification
The "White Enterprise Certification" operated by the White Foundation is Japan's only comprehensive corporate evaluation system.
This certification targets not just "non-black (non-exploitative) companies," but "companies supported by families and society that we want to leave for the next generation."
A comprehensive evaluation is conducted based on strict assessment criteria covering 70 items, including business models, human resource development, flexible workstyles, diversity, health management, and labor law compliance. As of April 2026, a cumulative total of 663 companies have acquired this certification.
As a result of this assessment, the White Foundation certified Kotoku Denko Co., Ltd. effective April 1, 2026.
Background of Certification - Advanced HR development and a management system that draws out employee autonomy
The foundation focused on Kotoku Denko Co., Ltd.'s enhancement of human resource development and the creation of an environment where every employee can work autonomously.
Developing from traditional OJT-centric training, the company introduced the education system "Kotoku Academy" utilizing video courses, promoting systematic human resource development. Based on the concept of "becoming an independent professional in 5 years," it features a curriculum of about 130 courses tailored for both engineering and humanities backgrounds, supporting the step-by-step acquisition of skills according to the learning progress.
Furthermore, by sharing performance and bonus criteria with all employees, the company has built a system where each employee can work with a managerial mindset. These efforts have led to a highly convincing workstyle and improved job satisfaction.
Through these initiatives, their ability to achieve both human resource development and enhanced job satisfaction was the key evaluation point that led to this certification.