R3 Institute Ranks 12th in Small Business Category and 10th in Women's Ranking for 'Great Place to Work', and Certified as 'Best Workplace Environment Corporation 2025' — A People-Centric Culture Proven by Multiple Objective Evaluations
R3 Institute received multiple workplace awards, including 'Great Place to Work', proving its people-centric culture backed by flexible remote work and personal budget systems.
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R3 Institute Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka; hereafter 'R3 Institute'), a member company of the Software Association of Japan (SAJ), announced today that it has simultaneously received three external certifications and rankings. The company supports business improvements for enterprises through system development utilizing cloud services like kintone and AWS, as well as developing and providing the 'gusuku' series of business improvement SaaS. This recognition serves as objective proof of its corporate culture.
## Simultaneous Receipt of 'Great Place to Work' Ranking and 'Best Workplace Environment Corporation 2025'
Overview
R3 Institute ranked 12th in the small business category and 10th in the same category's 'Women's Ranking' in the 2026 'Great Place to Work in Japan' ranking sponsored by the Great Place To Work® Institute Japan. Additionally, it was certified in the '5th Best Workplace Environment Corporation 2025' sponsored by Doctor Trust Co., Ltd., evaluated by the objective indicator 'TRUSTY SCORE' based on group stress check analysis.
This evaluation validates our 'people-centric' corporate culture, supported not only by the subjective satisfaction of employees but also by objective data based on scientific methods.
Key Features
- Introduction of the PowerBudget (Personal Budget) System: Providing personal budgets that each employee can use at their discretion to improve productivity and develop capabilities. Use cases are shared internally via kintone, realizing a cycle of learning across the entire organization.
- Ultra-flexible remote and flex operations: Premised on remote work from across the country, we prioritize 'communication and team trust' over formal rules. We flexibly handle stepping away for hospital visits or childcare, improving psychological safety.
- Flat dialogue and transparency: Positioning job titles as 'roles' rather than 'status', we have established an environment where anyone can participate in decision-making regardless of their position through open communication via Slack and kintone.
## The People and Passion Supporting This Growth from the Frontlines — Yukiko Sadamoto, Customer Relation Team Manager
Yukiko Sadamoto (appointed Manager: January 2026), Manager of the Customer Relation Team, is a frontline practitioner connecting this corporate culture to customer value creation.
Ms. Sadamoto has faced clients on the frontlines for over 7 years and was appointed manager in January 2026. She is highly evaluated both internally and externally as someone who embodies how a 'people-centric' culture directly links to building trust with customers.
'We value not just our employees, but everyone involved. I feel that is our true strength. In order to seriously consider whether our customers can be happy rather than just chasing numbers, we prioritize building trust first.'
How does a 'people-centric' culture directly link to creating customer value? Please see the SAJ 40th Anniversary feature article for details on Ms. Sadamoto's career path and practices.
▶ Click here for the detailed interview article:
## Simultaneous Receipt of 'Great Place to Work' Ranking and 'Best Workplace Environment Corporation 2025'
Overview
R3 Institute ranked 12th in the small business category and 10th in the same category's 'Women's Ranking' in the 2026 'Great Place to Work in Japan' ranking sponsored by the Great Place To Work® Institute Japan. Additionally, it was certified in the '5th Best Workplace Environment Corporation 2025' sponsored by Doctor Trust Co., Ltd., evaluated by the objective indicator 'TRUSTY SCORE' based on group stress check analysis.
This evaluation validates our 'people-centric' corporate culture, supported not only by the subjective satisfaction of employees but also by objective data based on scientific methods.
Key Features
- Introduction of the PowerBudget (Personal Budget) System: Providing personal budgets that each employee can use at their discretion to improve productivity and develop capabilities. Use cases are shared internally via kintone, realizing a cycle of learning across the entire organization.
- Ultra-flexible remote and flex operations: Premised on remote work from across the country, we prioritize 'communication and team trust' over formal rules. We flexibly handle stepping away for hospital visits or childcare, improving psychological safety.
- Flat dialogue and transparency: Positioning job titles as 'roles' rather than 'status', we have established an environment where anyone can participate in decision-making regardless of their position through open communication via Slack and kintone.
## The People and Passion Supporting This Growth from the Frontlines — Yukiko Sadamoto, Customer Relation Team Manager
Yukiko Sadamoto (appointed Manager: January 2026), Manager of the Customer Relation Team, is a frontline practitioner connecting this corporate culture to customer value creation.
Ms. Sadamoto has faced clients on the frontlines for over 7 years and was appointed manager in January 2026. She is highly evaluated both internally and externally as someone who embodies how a 'people-centric' culture directly links to building trust with customers.
'We value not just our employees, but everyone involved. I feel that is our true strength. In order to seriously consider whether our customers can be happy rather than just chasing numbers, we prioritize building trust first.'
How does a 'people-centric' culture directly link to creating customer value? Please see the SAJ 40th Anniversary feature article for details on Ms. Sadamoto's career path and practices.
▶ Click here for the detailed interview article: