Madras Co., Ltd. Introduces 'mederi for biz' as a Health Support and Welfare System Tailored to the Realities of Female Employees
mederi Inc., which provides the online pill consultation service 'mederi Pill,' announced the launch of its corporate health support and welfare service 'mederi for biz' to Madras Co., Ltd. Madras, where approximately 60% of employees are women, aims to build a support system that reflects the diverse health challenges and life stages of its employees by offering a wide range of options, including low-dose pills and traditional Chinese medicine, as part of its welfare program.
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mederi Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Arisa Sakanaishi; hereinafter, mederi), which provides the online pill consultation service 'mederi Pill,' announced that it has begun providing its corporate health support and welfare service 'mederi for biz' to Madras Co., Ltd. (Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director: Tatsunana Iwata; hereinafter, 'Madras').
Background of Introduction
At Madras Co., Ltd., approximately 60% of the total workforce are female employees, and about 80% of them work in stores. In a frontline environment where they interact with customers daily, physical discomfort can easily affect work and ease of working. Furthermore, employees' life stages and health challenges are diverse. Therefore, Madras aimed to build a support system that is more aligned with reality by making a wide range of options, including not only low-dose pills but also traditional Chinese medicine, eligible for welfare benefits.
Moreover, while cherishing the trust and brand cultivated over many years as a long-established company, promoting new initiatives related to women's empowerment is seen not only as an improvement in ease of working for employees but also as a way to communicate the company's stance externally.
In considering the introduction of the system, the company re-examined the system's content and gathered opinions from female employees to design a system that reflects the voices from the field. This led to the introduction of a health support and welfare service that is truly tailored to the needs of working women.
mederi will continue to support Madras Co., Ltd. in creating a more comfortable working environment and promoting initiatives that support women's health through the provision of 'mederi for biz,' while closely addressing the differing employee compositions and health challenges of each company.
■ Representative Comments
Tatsunana Iwata, Representative Director, Madras Co., Ltd.
The service from mederi Inc. that we are introducing this time may, at first glance, appear to be 'welfare for women.'
However, what our company aims for is the establishment of an infrastructure that supports 'condition management for all employees.'
Concerns about infertility treatment and hormone balance are by no means problems exclusive to women. In reality, male factors are often involved, and after the age of 40, both men and women experience physical changes due to menopause. These issues can affect anyone, regardless of gender or age.
That is why our company positions this system not as a 'measure for women' but as a 'health infrastructure' that can be utilized by all employees, including male employees and veteran staff. Creating an environment where specialized consultations can be held online will not only lead to better self-management of one's own health but also deepen understanding of issues faced by partners and family members, ultimately directly contributing to the sense of security for each employee.
The company's objective for this introduction is to prevent performance decline due to poor health and increase productivity, as well as to alleviate anxiety about leaving the company due to life events. We also aim to build a 'team-fighting culture' where all employees, including male employees and veteran staff, understand and respect each other's conditions.
Welfare benefits alone do not create value. Rather, this is just the beginning. We are seriously committed to firmly rooting this system within our company and creating an environment where each employee can work authentically.
Furthermore, the impetus for this introduction was a pure desire to 'support' Ms. Sakanaishi's vision. However, now, more than that, I am convinced that this system will brighten our company's future. The initiative, started in resonance with Ms. Sakanaishi's vision, will ultimately lead to improved employee work-life balance and productivity, evolving our company into a stronger organization. We want to realize such a future together with everyone.
Arisa Sakanaishi, Representative Director, mederi Inc.
We feel great significance in Madras Co., Ltd.'s progressive initiatives related to women's empowerment while valuing its historical corporate worth.
Considering that many employees are women, many of whom work in stores, and that health challenges vary with age, we believe that establishing a wide range of options as welfare benefits not only supports employees but also demonstrates the company's stance externally.
Furthermore, we believe that carefully reflecting the voices of female employees during the consideration process is a very important perspective for enhancing the effectiveness of the system.
mederi will continue to accompany such proactive corporate initiatives through 'mederi for biz' and support the creation of an environment where women can continue to work with peace of mind.
Background of Introduction
At Madras Co., Ltd., approximately 60% of the total workforce are female employees, and about 80% of them work in stores. In a frontline environment where they interact with customers daily, physical discomfort can easily affect work and ease of working. Furthermore, employees' life stages and health challenges are diverse. Therefore, Madras aimed to build a support system that is more aligned with reality by making a wide range of options, including not only low-dose pills but also traditional Chinese medicine, eligible for welfare benefits.
Moreover, while cherishing the trust and brand cultivated over many years as a long-established company, promoting new initiatives related to women's empowerment is seen not only as an improvement in ease of working for employees but also as a way to communicate the company's stance externally.
In considering the introduction of the system, the company re-examined the system's content and gathered opinions from female employees to design a system that reflects the voices from the field. This led to the introduction of a health support and welfare service that is truly tailored to the needs of working women.
mederi will continue to support Madras Co., Ltd. in creating a more comfortable working environment and promoting initiatives that support women's health through the provision of 'mederi for biz,' while closely addressing the differing employee compositions and health challenges of each company.
■ Representative Comments
Tatsunana Iwata, Representative Director, Madras Co., Ltd.
The service from mederi Inc. that we are introducing this time may, at first glance, appear to be 'welfare for women.'
However, what our company aims for is the establishment of an infrastructure that supports 'condition management for all employees.'
Concerns about infertility treatment and hormone balance are by no means problems exclusive to women. In reality, male factors are often involved, and after the age of 40, both men and women experience physical changes due to menopause. These issues can affect anyone, regardless of gender or age.
That is why our company positions this system not as a 'measure for women' but as a 'health infrastructure' that can be utilized by all employees, including male employees and veteran staff. Creating an environment where specialized consultations can be held online will not only lead to better self-management of one's own health but also deepen understanding of issues faced by partners and family members, ultimately directly contributing to the sense of security for each employee.
The company's objective for this introduction is to prevent performance decline due to poor health and increase productivity, as well as to alleviate anxiety about leaving the company due to life events. We also aim to build a 'team-fighting culture' where all employees, including male employees and veteran staff, understand and respect each other's conditions.
Welfare benefits alone do not create value. Rather, this is just the beginning. We are seriously committed to firmly rooting this system within our company and creating an environment where each employee can work authentically.
Furthermore, the impetus for this introduction was a pure desire to 'support' Ms. Sakanaishi's vision. However, now, more than that, I am convinced that this system will brighten our company's future. The initiative, started in resonance with Ms. Sakanaishi's vision, will ultimately lead to improved employee work-life balance and productivity, evolving our company into a stronger organization. We want to realize such a future together with everyone.
Arisa Sakanaishi, Representative Director, mederi Inc.
We feel great significance in Madras Co., Ltd.'s progressive initiatives related to women's empowerment while valuing its historical corporate worth.
Considering that many employees are women, many of whom work in stores, and that health challenges vary with age, we believe that establishing a wide range of options as welfare benefits not only supports employees but also demonstrates the company's stance externally.
Furthermore, we believe that carefully reflecting the voices of female employees during the consideration process is a very important perspective for enhancing the effectiveness of the system.
mederi will continue to accompany such proactive corporate initiatives through 'mederi for biz' and support the creation of an environment where women can continue to work with peace of mind.