Initiatives

GenderGender Equality

We introduce NICT's initiatives aimed at realizing a gender-equal society where the human rights of men and women are equally respected, and individuals can support one another while living vibrant lives in their workplaces and lifestyles.

Active Recruitment of Female Researchers and Technical Experts

We are actively working toward a goal of achieving a 20% recruitment ratio for women in permanent research positions, tenure-track researcher roles, and permanent technical research positions.

Support Systems for Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting

We introduce systems designed to enhance support for employees who are expectant or nursing mothers, employees with pregnant or nursing spouses, and employees who are raising children, providing an environment where they can engage in parenting and related activities with peace of mind.

Special Leave System for Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting

We have established a system that allows employees to take a certain period of leave, separate from annual paid leave, for pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and nursing care.
  • •Maternity Leave
  • •Spouse Leave
    (Applicable when the spouse is hospitalized or undergoing medical care for childbirth)
  • •Spouse's Maternity Leave
    (Applicable for childcare of children before elementary school age during the spouse's maternity leave period)
  • •Childcare Leave
  • •Nursing Leave

Labor Time-Related Systems

We have established various labor time systems that enable employees to balance childcare and their duties effectively.
  • •Discretionary Labor System
  • •Flextime System
  • •Telework System
  • •Staggered Working Hours System
  • •Restrictions or Exemptions for Overtime Work, Holiday Work, and Night Shift Work

Parental Leave and Childcare Leave System

We have established a system that allows employees who have had a child to take a certain period of leave or work shortened hours for childcare.
  • •Paternity Leave is available for men
  • •For fixed-term employees, a special provision (Papa-Mama Childcare Leave Plus) has been introduced for cases where both parents take parental leave.

Exemption System from Duty to Devote Full Attention to Work

We have established a system that exempts pregnant or postpartum employees from the duty to devote full attention to their work and considers them as having engaged in their duties.
  • •Time for employees who are pregnant or postpartum to attend medical check-ups
  • •Time for pregnant employees to take a rest or have meals to maintain the health of the mother or fetus
  • •Staggered commuting for pregnant employees to avoid crowded conditions

Childcare Support System

This is a system where employees who meet certain requirements can receive subsidies for usage fees.
  • •A system based on the National Research and Development Agency, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Temporary Childcare Support Regulations.
  • •Babysitter Dispatch Service
  • •Employee benefit services "Benefit Station”－ Short-term childcare services, etc.

Support Systems for Caregiving

We introduce systems designed to provide an environment where employees with family members (such as spouses, children, or parents) who require constant caregiving due to injury or illness can balance their work with caregiving responsibilities with peace of mind.

Special Leave System for Caregiving-related Absences

We have established a system that allows employees to take a certain period of leave, separate from annual paid leave, for caregiving purposes.

Labor Time-Related Systems

We have established labor time-related systems that enable employees to balance caregiving and their duties effectively.
  • •Discretionary Labor System
  • •Flextime System
  • •Telework System
  • •Staggered Working Hours System
  • •Restrictions or Exemptions for Overtime Work, Holiday Work, and Night Shift Work

Caregiving Leave and Caregiving Leave System

We have established a system that allows employees who are providing caregiving to take a certain period of leave or work shortened hours for caregiving purposes.

Diversity Promotion Activities
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