For the Smiles of All Who Work: Okamotoya Achieves Level 2 Certification in the ISO 25554:2024 'Well-being ISO Guideline Certification'

In 2015, Okamotoya Co., Ltd. posed a single question: 'What is a workplace where employees can truly work with a smile?'

—The 10-year journey that began in search of that answer culminated in 2026 in the form of an international certification. Okamotoya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Mikiko Suzuki) has achieved Level 2 certification under the 'Well-being ISO Guideline Certification,' an accreditation system for the international standard ISO 25554:2024 regarding organizational well-being. This is proof of our commitment to embodying our purpose, 'An Ally for Those Who Work,' and our continued pursuit of the growth and happiness of every individual employee.

Why We Aimed for ISO (Background and Reasons for Acquisition)

Since 2015, based on the belief that 'employee growth' is 'company growth,' Okamotoya has been fully engaged in work-style reform, health management, and the promotion of women's empowerment. Our purpose, 'An Ally for Those Who Work,' is not merely a slogan for our customers. We believe that a culture where employees are allies to one another, understanding and helping each other, is what truly generates productivity and innovation.

The 'Well-being ISO Guideline Certification' based on ISO 25554:2024 is a new international standard that evaluates organizational well-being in an aging society. We aimed for this certification to prove that our unique initiatives, accumulated over many years, are rightfully evaluated by international standards, and simultaneously to share our model of well-being management with society as a case study for small and medium-sized enterprises.

A 10-Year Journey: Well-being Achievements Told Through Numbers

Our steady efforts have consistently transformed the organization. Below are the key achievements over the 10 years from 2015, when we began these initiatives, to 2025.

Examples of Initiatives That Fostered Well-being (Services for Members)

At Okamotoya, we develop unique well-being measures not only through top-down approaches but also through 'committee activities' where employees are proactively involved.

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