Taito Corporation Receives First 'Health & Productivity Management Organization 2026' Certification

Taito Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Katsuhiko Iwaki) is pleased to announce that it has been certified as a 'Health & Productivity Management Organization 2026 (Large Corporation Category),' an initiative jointly conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi.

Moving forward, the company will continue to collaborate between management and the human resources department to further strengthen efforts toward employee health promotion.

Background and Purpose of Health Management

Taito’s mission is to provide entertainment experiences and spaces that bring smiles, fresh surprises, and connections to people of all generations who love to play. To realize this mission, the company believes it is essential to create an environment where every employee can work comfortably and healthily for a long time. Such an environment is the key to improving productivity and achieving peak performance. Based on this belief, the company began implementing full-scale initiatives for health management in 2022.

Key Initiatives

- Achieving 100% Participation in Periodic Health Check-ups and Company-Covered Re-examination Costs In addition to ensuring 100% participation, the company covers the full cost of any necessary re-examinations, supporting the health of all employees, including part-time staff, until the end.

- Complete In-house Smoking Ban To maintain clean air and promote health, the company has implemented a 'complete smoking ban' on its premises, creating a comfortable work environment free from the stress of cigarette odors or secondhand smoke.

- Mental Health Support The company does not ignore silent calls for help. A system is in place where employees can easily voice their concerns, allowing for smooth connections to professional mental health support when signs of distress arise.

- Condition Surveys with an 82.6% Response Rate The high response rate of 82.6% is a testament to the trusting relationship between employees and the company, demonstrating that staff feel confident that their concerns will be heard and addressed. It fosters a transparent culture where employees can freely share concerns or changes in their condition that might be difficult to discuss directly with supervisors.

Future Outlook

Taking this certification as a stepping stone, the company intends to develop its existing efforts further and promote even more effective health management. The company plans to create an environment where each employee can easily track their daily physical condition through the introduction of women's health support and health management applications. Furthermore, Taito intends to strengthen the organization’s health-support structure by conducting in-house health events and enhancing mental health training for managers. Aiming for 'true health management' where each employee can autonomously maintain and promote their own well-being, Taito will continue to build a workplace environment where employees can work energetically, leading to better service provision and increased corporate value.