Obtained the highest level of "Eruboshi" certification based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace

SoftBank Technology Corp. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Shinichi Ata, hereafter SBT) has been approved by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare under the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace (Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace). We are pleased to inform you that we have been certified as "Eruboshi" based on the Japanese government and have achieved the highest rank (3rd level).

Eruboshi is a system in which the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare certifies companies that have developed and submitted an action plan and have excellent implementation status based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. There are five evaluation items: (1) recruitment, (2) continued employment, (3) work style such as working hours, (4) managerial position ratio, and (5) diverse career courses.There are three certification levels that can be obtained.

SBT met the standards in all evaluation items and received the third level of certification, the highest rating.

SBT will continue to pursue the theme of "Each employee can live a fulfilling life," and will continue to strive to ensure that all employees, including women, maintain good mental and physical health and find their work rewarding. We will promote work style reform with the aim of enabling employees to play an active role and create new added value through the power of technology.

Reference) About the business owner action plan in accordance with the enforcement of the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace

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