Health Management Policy
Health and Productivity Management Strategy
Based on our management strategy, we have set forth three pillars in our strategic map: body, mind, and engagement, with the goal of "building a workplace environment where diverse human resources can work with peace of mind" and realizing the well-being of our employees, as set forth in the Medium-Term Management Plan.
Health and Productivity Management Strategy Map
Health and Productivity Management Strategy Map(PDF: 5.4 MB/ 1 page)
In addition, we set goals using the "Health and Productivity Management Framework" to solve the health issues described in the strategic map, and plan and implement measures to solve them.
Final Target Indicator
Presence Rate
| Annual | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | FY2030 Targets |
| Presence Rate | 54.50% | 51.50% | 55.60% | 55.70% | 52.90% | Less than 50% |
| Lipid | 29.70% | 27.70% | 26.70% | 27.50% | 28.10% | Continued below 30% |
| Liver Function | 18.20% | 17.10% | 16.20% | 16.80% | 15.50% | 15% or less |
| Blood Pressure | 16.60% | 15.40% | 13.40% | 16.30% | 14.10% | Continued below 15% |
| Blood Sugar | 4.80% | 4.10% | 4.70% | 5.60% | 6.10% | Continued below 8% |
High Stress Rate
| Annual | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2030 Goals |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.70% | 87.80% | 87.80% | 89.00% | 91.90% | Over 90% Continuous |
| High Stress Rate | 14.70% | 14.80% | 14.10% | 17.10% | 16.20% | less than 10% |
Presenteeism
| Annual | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Number of People Measured | 3,449 people | 3,387 people | 3,254 people | 3,274 people |
| Answer Rate | 90.30% | 90.30% | 87.50% | 87.30% |
| Actual Value | 64.4 points | 64.4 points | 64.8 points | 65.7 points |
*The higher the performance index of the work, 0~100 points, the better the performance
*Measured using WHO-HPQ
Work Engagement
| Annual | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | FY2030 Targets | |
| Number of People Measured | 2,064 people | 2,280 people | 2,422 people | 2,498 people | ー | |
| Answer Rate | 84% | 79% | 84% | 87% | ー | |
| Overall Score | 67 | 67 | 67 | 69 | ー | |
| Target Indicators | A Culture of Challenge | 61 | 62 | 61 | 64 | 70 |
| Approval of Remarks and Opinions | 73 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 80 | |
*Indicators of willingness to voluntarily contribute to the organization and psychological state of being proactive in work
*Measurements at the end of each fiscal year measured using Atrae's engagement survey tool "wevox"
*The higher the score in the range of 0~100, the higher the work engagement.
*The average score for all industries on Wevox is 69 for 1,001~5,000 employees.
*The components of this score, "Approval of remarks and opinions" and "Culture of Challenge", are set as KGI (target indicators)
Target
Framework for Health Management
1. High-Risk Approach
- Achieving 0 untreated and on-the-job deaths of those in need of treatment through thorough individual guidance
- Strengthen post-health checkup measures and continue to achieve a secondary health checkup rate of 70% or more.
| Annual | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Blood Pressure Control Rate | 73.50% | 63.50% | 79.40% | 67.40% | 70.10% |
| Diabetes Poor Management Rate | 0.50% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.90% | 0.90% |
| Glycemic Risk Reserve Rate | 1.10% | 0.40% | 1.40% | 1.70% | 1.90% |
| Secondary Examination Rate | 61.20% | 54.60% | 58.40% | 67.90% | 93.40% |
2. Population Approach
- Conduct seminars for employees to improve health literacy and lead to health awareness and behavior change/Aim for more than 90% of seminar participants to be motivated to change their behavior.
- We will hold measures based on diet × exercise initiatives, and aim to achieve a 50% or more achievement rate of employees' self-directed goals regarding health checkup results and exercise habits.
Metrics for the Population Approach
Management Structure
Maruha Nichiro Corporation promotes health management through a specialized organization consisting of the Diversity & Inclusion Office of the Human Resources Department (“D&I Office”), the Maruha Nichiro Health Promotion Office (industrial physicians, public health nurses, clinical psychologists, and nursing clerks), and the Maruha Nichiro Health Insurance Association, with the president as the chief health management officer. Health management is promoted by a specialized organization consisting of the Maruha Nichiro Health Promotion Office (industrial physicians, public health nurses, clinical psychologists, and nursing clerks) and the Maruha Nichiro Health Insurance Association. Regular meetings are held once a month to promote collaboration, and policies and implementation details are discussed at management meetings as appropriate.
Chart of Health Management Promotion Framework (Maruha Nichiro Corporation)
To promote health management throughout the Maruha Nichiro Group, we explain the significance of our efforts and share case studies at Group Labor Relations Managers' Meetings and Health and Safety Committee Meetings.
Main Contents of the Regular Monthly Meeting
(Participated by Human Resources Department, Maruha Nichiro Health Promotion Office, and Maruha Nichiro Health Insurance Association)
- Construction of health management strategy map
- Formulation of measures
- Analysis of health checkup and specific health guidance data
- Measures to prevent serious illness
- Follow-up for employees posted overseas
- Mental health, etc.
Maruha Nichiro Health Promotion Office
The Maruha Nichiro Health Promotion Office, located at the head office, also functions as a clinic, with an industrial physician (4 days a week), public health nurse, and clinical psychologist (every weekday) on staff to support the physical and mental health of our employees. The office also provides follow-up health checkups for employees on loan and those posted overseas, as well as information dissemination.
Support by Maruha Nichiro Health Promotion Office
- Medical examination and consultation
- Prescription of about 50 kinds of medicines
- Provision of over-the-counter medicines according to symptoms
- Hospital referrals (issuance of letters of introduction)
- Private beds・Sanitary care products
- Health checkup follow-up
- Support for employees working long hours
- Stress check for high-stress employees
- Support for employees returning from leave
- Providing influenza vaccinations
- Lending of books on mental and physical health and LGBTQ+ issues
Maruha Nichiro Health Insurance Association
The Maruha Nichiro Health Insurance Association promotes health management in cooperation with the Human Resources Department to support the maintenance and promotion of the health of its members.
Health Service Policies by Maruha Nichiro Health Insurance Association
- Health Examination
We focus especially on diabetes management and primary and secondary prevention of cancer. - Specific health checkups and specific health guidance
In cooperation with industrial health staff, we strive to prevent serious illnesses. - Data health planning and collaborative health
We analyze receipts and medical checkup data, etc., to identify medical expenses, stratify health risks, and identify highly effective subjects for health projects, and share this information with occupational health staff. - Dental Health Consultation
Dental health consultations (dental health examinations, dental checkups) are conducted periodically to prevent dental caries (carious teeth) and periodontal disease, and to detect and treat dental disease in its early stages. - Prevention of Infectious Diseases
Subsidies for influenza vaccination are provided. - Educational activities for health promotion
With health management at the core, we focus on raising awareness of lifestyle-related diseases, self-medication, etc.
Health Management Promotion Staff
One person in charge of health management promotion is assigned to each department at the head office and to each branch office and plant to strengthen employee participation in health management. Once a quarter, a meeting of health management promotion officers is held to provide information and exchange opinions.
Examples of Health Management Promotion Staff Meeting Content
- What is Maruha Nichiro's Health Management ?
- Formulation of a Health and Productivity Management Strategy Map
- Health checkups and follow-up measures
- Mental Health and Return-to-Work Support
- About stress checks and engagement surveys
- Introduction of health insurance association
- Introduction of measures and report on implementation
Main Initiatives in FY2024
Our efforts related to health and productivity management are collectively referred to as the "well-B Challenge," and we aim to boost health by practicing a well-balanced diet, exercise habits, and mental health care, and to help each and every person be mentally, physically, and socially well-being.
In addition, we position each measure as a "well-B action" and link it with the Health Point Program to solve health issues and maintain and improve the health of our employees.
Initiatives Related to the "Body"
Thorough Medical Examination and Follow-Up Measures
In addition to the items stipulated by laws and regulations, we also add our own health checkup items to provide a more complete health checkup. Based on the premise of a 100% health checkup rate, the company is working to ensure thorough follow-up measures by providing individual guidance by a public health nurse and the full cost of the second checkup for those who need to be re-examined. In addition, we continue to conduct interviews with industrial physicians and provide health guidance to high-risk patients to improve the numbers.
Health Points Program
We have introduced a "Health Point Program" that allows each person to exchange the accumulated points for products by converting actions that contribute to health into points. By using the app to record daily steps, lifestyle habits, participation in measures, and health checkups, we are awarding points to encourage employee behavior change related to health.
Typical Well-B Actions Using Our Products
Employees themselves use products developed and sold by the Maruha Nichiro Group to support health maintenance and promotion to improve the health of their employees. In order to improve lipids, which were the highest in the detection rate of health checkups, we provide canned fish and sausages rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA and EPA for about two months, and promote the establishment of exercise habits by holding step count challenges. As a result of continuous efforts since FY2019, the rate of lipids found has been improving.
Behavior Change Rate and Target Achievement Rate in Initiatives Utilizing Our Own Products
| Annual | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Number of Participants | 100 people | 151 people | 193 people | 221 people | 295 people | 300 people | 500 people |
| Voluntary Target Achievement Rate (Improvement in Health Checkup Values) | 36.40% | 29.30% | 28% | In the Challenge | |||
| Autonomous Goal Achievement Rate (Exercise Habits) | 57.90% | 54.10% | 54% | In the Challenge | |||
| Behavior Change Motivation Rate | 94% | 94% | 93% | In the Challenge | |||
*We have invested 3.36 million yen in this measure (FY2025 results)
Efforts to Reduce Smoking Rates
In order to reduce the smoking rate among employees, since 2019, we have been working to provide free online interviews and support using apps under the title of "Smoking Reduction Program". As a result, a decrease in smoking rates has been noted.
Providing Healthy Meals
At the head office of Maruha Nichiro Co., Ltd., we have introduced Office Nosh, a health-conscious bento box containing 30g of sugar and 2.5g of salt or less per serving. By setting sales hours until the evening, you can use it not only for lunch but also for dinner or take it home. In addition, sales are handled by the Employment of People with Disabilities ~Nanairo Support Team~.
Mental Health Initiatives
Stress Check Implementation and Analysis
Since fiscal 2016, we have been conducting stress checks at all business sites every year. We will set the rate of high-stress people as one of the final target indicators of health and productivity management, and will strengthen data-based workplace improvement follow-up with the aim of providing early response to mentally ill people and reserve soldiers, as well as improving the workplace environment.
Indicators Related to Stress Checks
Mental Health Disorder Prevention Measures
Maruha Nichiro Co., Ltd. has established a counseling center called "Kokoroba" where employees can easily consult with clinical psychologists to prevent mental health problems. In particular, for new employees with high mental risk, clinical psychologists conduct individual interviews with the aim of acquiring basic knowledge and prevention methods. In FY2024, the program was conducted for all 80 new employees.
In addition to providing mental health training to managers, we are also implementing 1-on-1 meetings "Bukasil" throughout the company as part of improving engagement. The aim is for the boss to be a good interlocutor for his subordinates and to pay attention to the situation of his subordinates from a comprehensive perspective, including health. In addition, we have introduced a mentor system to improve the quality of relationships, that is, primary prevention.
Support for Leave of Absence and Return to Work
We have established various systems to protect the health and safety of our employees and to support them in recuperating and returning to work in the event of illness. When it becomes necessary to take a leave of absence, medical professionals take the lead in providing support for returning to work. In addition, we have created a guidebook for support for employees who have taken leave of absence and return to work for themselves, and have established a consultation system. We aim to reduce abscentiism (the average of all employees on leave due to injury or illness) and the rate of re-leave of absence.
Abscentism
| Annual | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Day | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 2.0 |
*Average number of days of leave for all employees due to injury or illness
*Understand by attendance data
Initiatives to Improve Employee Health Literacy
New Employee Training
Maruha Nichiro Co., Ltd. provides opportunities to deepen their understanding of D&I and health management through training for new employees, and introduces the meaning of "diversity and inclusion" and its position at our company, the meaning of "health and productivity management" based on the concept of D&I, and actual initiatives at our company in order to foster a culture of the entire company, including the generation that will lead the future.
Employee Events
Maruha Nichiro Co., Ltd. holds a variety of events based on health issues and employee questionnaires to improve employee health literacy and prevent lifestyle-related diseases.
Efforts to Eliminate Lack of Exercise and Establish Exercise Habits
| FY | Events | Contents | Number of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | Exercise lesson video distribution | In response to the corona disaster, a total of 4 exercises will be distributed in "home edition" and "office edition". | 705 views |
| 2021 | Ugh kinpikku | Aim for a gold medal by turning the number of steps + physical activity (Metz) + participation in the exercise program into points | 252 people |
| 2022 | Step Competition | Step count competition held in the well-B Challenge 2022 | 221 people |
| 2023 | Step Competition | Step Competition Held in the WELL-B Challenge 2023 | 295 people |
| 2023 | Exercise DAYS | An exercise event that anyone can participate in from anywhere, anytime | 307 people |
| 2024 Academic Year | Step Competition | Step Competition Held in the WELL-B Challenge 2024 | 300 people |
Efforts to Improve Dietary Habits and Prevent Lifestyle-Related Diseases
| FY | Events | Contents | Number of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dietary Seminar | Holding a seminar on eating techniques to improve work efficiency | 126 people |
| 2021 | Body composition measurement meeting | Body composition measurement and advice by public health nurses | 260 people |
| 2022 | Yakul Relay | In line with the awareness of intestinal health, a relay that connects the daily message of gratitude to department members and Yakult with a baton | 200 people |
| 2023 | Veggie Check Measurement Meeting | Raising awareness of vegetable intake, confirming the current situation, and promoting behavior change | 1,000~ |
| 2024 Academic Year | Body Composition Measurement Meeting | InBody Body Composition Measurement Meetings Held at Offices Nationwide | 780 people~ |
Sleep Initiatives
| FY | Events | Contents | Number of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sleep Toughness Seminar | Acquire the knowledge and skills to get a good night's sleep | 68 people |
Women's Health Initiatives
| FY | Events | Contents | Number of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Women‘s Fest2020 | Five events will be held focusing on women's unique health issues. | 139 people |
| 2021 | Distribution of health videos for working women | Released a three-part video on the theme of "Health of Working Women" | 226 views |
| 2022 | Health Seminar for Working Employees (Women's Edition) | We invited obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Miho Takao to learn about women's unique health issues and promote behavior change. | 149 people |
| 2024 Academic Year | Women's Specific Health Issues e-Learning | Conduct this program to learn about women's unique health issues and how to deal with them, and to improve communication and productivity in the workplace. | 2,370 |
Initiatives to Prevent Productivity Decline
| FY | Events | Contents | Number of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Megurizum Relay | Along with the enlightenment of Eye Care Day, a relay that connects the daily message of gratitude to the department members and the patron of the circle | 1,292 people |
Case Report to External Parties
- 2022 Case report at the Japan Society of Occupational Health
"Introducing ABC Checkups for Employees Under the Age of 40 in Regular Health Checkups" - Spring/Fall 2021/Spring 2022 HR Conference Speaker
- 2023 Sankei Shimbun Seminar
"Towards 'Health and Productivity Management' and 'Well-Being Management' ~What is the Intrinsic Value of 'Investing in People' Together with Advanced Companies~" - 2024 Back Office DXPO
"Maruha Nichiro's Health and Productivity Management ~Toward Further Health and Well-being Management~" - 2024 & 2025 Sponsorship and booth at Under Armor Toyosu Bayside Run 2024 & 2025
External Evaluation of Health Management Initiatives
Maruha Nichiro Corporation has received the following external recognition for its health management initiatives.
- Health Management Brand 2025
- White 500: Excellent Corporation for Health Management 2025
- Sports Yell Company 2025 Bronz
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Sports Promotion Company 2024
