Persol Communication Service Obtains Gold Certification in Niigata Prefecture's "Ni-ful" System for Diverse and Flexible Work Styles and Women's Empowerment

"Work and Laugh." With this vision, Persol Communication Service Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President & CEO: Hironao Karui), a member of the Persol Group, is pleased to announce that it has obtained Gold Certification in the "Niigata Prefecture Diverse and Flexible Work Style and Women's Empowerment Practice Company Certification System (Ni-ful)" implemented by Niigata Prefecture. "Ni-ful" is a system established by Niigata Prefecture to certify companies actively engaged in promoting diverse and flexible work styles, supporting work-life balance, and fostering the appointment and development of women. Companies are evaluated based on numerical data and achievements, and those that meet certain standards are certified. Gold Certification is awarded to companies that meet high standards in multiple evaluation items and demonstrate particularly outstanding initiatives. Our company has been actively engaged in creating a comfortable work environment and establishing an education and training system that allows for continuous learning. We will continue to promote the creation of a workplace where diverse talent can thrive and grow. ### Initiatives - **Promotion of Childcare Leave Acquisition** In fiscal year 2024, the childcare leave acquisition rate for both men and women reached a high level of approximately 80%, promoting childcare leave acquisition with little gender disparity. - **Initiatives to Promote Understanding of Women's Health** We are working to promote understanding of health regardless of gender by introducing femtech vending machines and holding seminars on women's specific diseases. - **Development of Human Resources and a Learning Environment** In addition to CX/DX human resource development measures, we offer special courses such as generative AI passport acquisition support courses, supporting the growth and success of diverse talent, not limited to women. - **Realization of Diverse and Flexible Work Styles** The use of work-life balance support systems such as telework, short-time work, and leave for nursing sick children has progressed for both men and women, realizing flexible work styles. ### Related Websites Niigata Prefecture Diverse and Flexible Work Style and Women's Empowerment Practice Company Certification System (Ni-ful) https://www.pref.niigata.jp/sec/seisaku/hatarakikata-jyosei.html List of Ni-ful Certified Companies https://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/sec/seisaku/hatarakikata-jyosei-ninteikigyo.html ### About Persol Communication Service Co., Ltd. Persol Communication Service Co., Ltd. provides BPO services focusing on help desk, IT support, and contact center operations, supporting companies in improving operational efficiency and enhancing customer experience. With the mission "From contact, to impression," we value "contact" where connections between people are born, repeatedly take on challenges, and shape society's "ideals" to realize a society brimming with "better working environments." The Persol Group, with its group vision "Work and Laugh," contributes to the realization of a sustainable society and the achievement of SDGs through various businesses related to people and organizations.