Kurogane Kousakusho Certified as a "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (SME Category (Bright 500))"
Kurogane Kousakusho Co., Ltd. has been certified as a "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (SME Category (Bright 500))" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi. This recognition highlights their strategic efforts in promoting employee health and well-being as a core management principle, aiming to foster a vibrant workplace environment and achieve sustainable growth towards their 100th anniversary.
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Kurogane Kousakusho Co., Ltd. (Address: 1-4-24 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Shigenori Tanaka) has been certified as a "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (SME Category (Bright 500))" in the certification system jointly implemented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi.
## "Bright 500" Certification in the Second Year of Initiatives
The Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization Certification System evaluates and certifies companies that strategically address employee health management from a management perspective. In recent years, the number of applying companies has increased, and the hurdle for being certified as "Bright 500" has been rising annually. Despite this, our company received certification in its second year of initiatives.
## Prioritizing Employee Health - Our Health Management Measures
Our company has identified "realizing a company where all employees can work with peace of mind, both mentally and physically healthy" as a health management challenge and is promoting health management by setting the following key measures:
Key Measures
- 1. 100% health check-up participation and post-check-up follow-up
- 2. Measures against lifestyle diseases and mental health issues
(Health guidance in collaboration with health insurance associations, smoking cessation programs as health promotion initiatives)
- 3. Reduction of long working hours
(Promoting efficient work and diverse working styles through work-style reform)
- 4. Support for balancing illness treatment and work
- 5. Support for balancing childcare/nursing care and work
- 6. Initiatives for maintaining and promoting women's health
- 7. Elimination of industrial accidents
## With the Slogan "Bright, Fun, Energetic"
At Kurogane Kousakusho, we prioritize the maintenance and promotion of employees' mental and physical health and are working to create a vibrant workplace where they can work "brightly, happily, and energetically."
Moving forward, we will continue to implement various health measures and promote work-style reforms, aiming to realize the well-being (mental and physical health and happiness) of each and every employee.
## Together with Employees Towards the Next 100 Years
Our company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in March 2027. Under the corporate philosophy of "creating spaces that are friendly to people and the environment," while striving to promote the well-being of each employee, we have supported new working styles in the office furniture business and contributed to creating learning spaces for children through learning desks in the home life business.
For the next 100 years, we will continue to pursue the sustainable growth of the company by promoting the health and happiness of each employee and through "space creation" where everyone can live comfortably.
## "Bright 500" Certification in the Second Year of Initiatives
The Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization Certification System evaluates and certifies companies that strategically address employee health management from a management perspective. In recent years, the number of applying companies has increased, and the hurdle for being certified as "Bright 500" has been rising annually. Despite this, our company received certification in its second year of initiatives.
## Prioritizing Employee Health - Our Health Management Measures
Our company has identified "realizing a company where all employees can work with peace of mind, both mentally and physically healthy" as a health management challenge and is promoting health management by setting the following key measures:
Key Measures
- 1. 100% health check-up participation and post-check-up follow-up
- 2. Measures against lifestyle diseases and mental health issues
(Health guidance in collaboration with health insurance associations, smoking cessation programs as health promotion initiatives)
- 3. Reduction of long working hours
(Promoting efficient work and diverse working styles through work-style reform)
- 4. Support for balancing illness treatment and work
- 5. Support for balancing childcare/nursing care and work
- 6. Initiatives for maintaining and promoting women's health
- 7. Elimination of industrial accidents
## With the Slogan "Bright, Fun, Energetic"
At Kurogane Kousakusho, we prioritize the maintenance and promotion of employees' mental and physical health and are working to create a vibrant workplace where they can work "brightly, happily, and energetically."
Moving forward, we will continue to implement various health measures and promote work-style reforms, aiming to realize the well-being (mental and physical health and happiness) of each and every employee.
## Together with Employees Towards the Next 100 Years
Our company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in March 2027. Under the corporate philosophy of "creating spaces that are friendly to people and the environment," while striving to promote the well-being of each employee, we have supported new working styles in the office furniture business and contributed to creating learning spaces for children through learning desks in the home life business.
For the next 100 years, we will continue to pursue the sustainable growth of the company by promoting the health and happiness of each employee and through "space creation" where everyone can live comfortably.
FAQ
What is the 'Bright 500' that Kurogane Kousakusho obtained?
It is a certification program by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Council that recognizes excellent companies strategically managing employee health from a business perspective. The top 500 small and medium-sized enterprises are selected.
What are the key health management policies of Kurogane Kousakusho?
100% health check-up participation, lifestyle disease and mental health measures, reduction of long working hours, support for balancing work with illness, childcare, and caregiving, promotion of women's health, and elimination of workplace accidents.
When will Kurogane Kousakusho celebrate its 100th anniversary?
It is scheduled to celebrate its 100th anniversary in March 2027. Under the corporate philosophy of 'Creating spaces friendly to people and the environment,' it aims for sustainable growth.