Certified as 'Hataraku Ale 2026' for Welfare Programs Contributing from Recruitment to Productivity Enhancement

Three A Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka; CEO: Hiroto Takeshima), which provides the 'Certification Partner' service for ISO and Privacy Mark acquisition and operation support with the No. 1 track record (Note 1), has been certified as a 'Welfare Promotion Corporation' in the 'Hataraku Ale 2026' program, which recognizes organizations dedicated to enhancing and utilizing employee welfare. Moving forward, Three A Consulting will continue to create an environment where employees and stakeholders can work vibrantly and with confidence and ambition, leading to the growth of the company.

(Note 1) Market research for ISO/Privacy Mark consulting as of May 2025 by the Japan Marketing Research Organization.

### Points of Recognition In addition to utilizing welfare programs for recruitment and retention, the company was highly evaluated for its ability to boost productivity and motivation. Furthermore, the management of these systems based on a clear understanding of employee needs and objectives was also recognized.

### What is Hataraku Ale? Hataraku Ale (Welfare Award and Certification System) is a program that recognizes companies, organizations, and local governments that focus on enriching and utilizing employee welfare. Aimed at further promoting and developing welfare benefits, it certifies organizations implementing excellent welfare programs or those with high aspirations to do so. To date, a total of 554 organizations have been awarded or certified.

Hataraku Ale Official Website https://fukurikosei-hyosyo.com/

### About Three A Consulting's Welfare Programs Here are some of the welfare programs that were recognized for contributing to recruitment, retention, productivity, and motivation based on employee needs:

- Award System: Recognizes achievements and efforts through various awards such as the President's Award and Rookie Award. - Departmental Workations: Subsidizes costs when teams change locations for work to refresh and promote communication. - Bumeshi System: Subsidizes expenses (5,000 yen) for departmental social gatherings to foster internal communication. - Event Support: Supports costs for club activities and internal events to promote interaction between departments. - Career Challenge: A system allowing employees to request transfers to desired departments and gain workplace experience.

Three A Consulting will continue to build an environment where everyone involved can work happily and vibrantly with confidence, driving further corporate growth.

### About 'Certification Partner,' the ISO/Privacy Mark Support Service ■ Service Overview Expert consultants assist with the acquisition, operation, and renewal of third-party certifications like ISO and Privacy Mark. Using this service allows customers to achieve certification smoothly with minimal burden. We also build the optimal PDCA cycle tailored to each customer's situation. Over 8,000 supported companies. Fees start at 40,000 yen per month (480,000 yen per year).

Supported Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 (ISMS), Privacy Mark (P-mark), etc.

Service Introduction Website https://ninsho-partner.com/

### About Three A Consulting Co., Ltd. - Founded: 1999 - Locations: - Osaka: 21F Nakanoshima Central Tower, 2-2-7 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka - Tokyo: 28F Shinjuku Nomura Building, 1-26-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo - CEO: Hiroto Takeshima - Employees: 259 - Business Description: - Support for new certification and operation of ISO/ISMS/Privacy Mark - SDGs implementation and operation support - Health management consulting support - Corporate Site: https://www.3a-c.co.jp/

### Message from the CEO "We have consistently engaged in the ISO consulting business under the concept of 'reducing client workload to nearly zero so they can focus on their core business.' Our current service, which provides not just advice but full operational support, was born from a client asking if we could handle the tedious paperwork for them since they lacked internal resources. While our service is sometimes misunderstood as 'outsourcing everything,' its essence is in separating 'decisions clients should make' from 'tasks better left to professionals' to reduce the burden. Just as you wouldn't hammer the nails yourself when building a house, we believe the same applies to certification. We will continue to meet a wide range of needs as professionals in ISO and Privacy Mark."

- Hiroto Takeshima, CEO, Three A Consulting Co., Ltd.