Innovations in working styles
In order to improve employee work-life balance and labor productivity, NST has carried out initiatives to promote flexible working styles, including reducing overtime work, recommending systematic leave-taking, staggered shifts, and remote working. As we have set new records for business performance in the past four consecutive years, we are carrying out various DX measures to further reduce overtime work, and are utilizing and promoting the system for systematic taking of annual paid leave to improve employee awareness of the need to take annual paid leave, and have achieved a leave-taking rate of 70%. We will continue to prepare working environments where every employee can maximize their abilities while maintaining a balance between work and private life, and link them to further company growth.
Progress in innovations of working styles
Support for the empowerment of senior employees (revision of the senior system)
In order to promote the active use of the abilities of ambitious senior employees, we have introduced a new senior system. Evaluations are focused on fairness and transparency, and the compensation system has also been reviewed. We will utilize the extensive experience and knowledge of senior employees to achieve continual growth for the organization.
Initiatives for promoting innovation and streamlining of operations
NST aims to achieve further improvements in productivity by promoting innovation and streamlining of operations, including operational processes, and by continually reinforcing the foundation for fast and efficient operations, in order to address the advanced and complex management issues arising from the expanding scale of our business.
Preparing an office environment with improved motivation and working comfort
NST has enacted a wide range of improvements in order to improve employee productivity and efficiency, and allow them to exercise their creativity and conception abilities, by supporting flexible working styles and more active communication, and preparing an office environment which boosts motivation and ease of working.
Head Office
In February 2022, our Head Office was relocated from Akasaka in Minato-ku, Tokyo to Nihonbashi in Chuo-ku. In order to make the new office a place that supports the wellbeing of employees, the project team conducted repeated studies, and applied input from employees to the maximum extent when creating the office. We will continue to create an office environment where each employee can grow while respecting one another’s individuality (diversity) and working hard and encouraging one another.
- 1.Layout that improves productivity and efficiency
In addition to changing to a free-address system, the layout is focused on communication, including the placement of working spaces where employees can choose their working style according to the contents of their work. - 2.Working spaces that are focused on employee independence and flexibility
Places with a diverse range of types were created to enable employees to freely choose their work location according to the contents of the work, and to independently carry out their work without being restricted by time or place. - 3.Fashionable café that facilitates communication and produces relaxation effects
The cafeteria in the Head Office does more than just provide meals. It is a multi-function area that can be used in a wide range of situations. The casual atmosphere creates cross-organizational communication, and allows working with a relaxed feel, letting employees make best use of their idea strength, creativity, and concept ability.
Osaka Office
The NST Osaka Office moved into Nakanoshima Festival Tower West in December 2017. Input from employees was solicited in March 2023, and the layout was changed to focus on communication. In these ways, we are making improvements to create an environment that is always new and comfortable to work in.
- 1.A good location with excellent accessibility and a wide variety of facilities in the nearby area
The Osaka Office is located in a super high-rise twin tower with a height of 200 m that is a symbol of Osaka. Because it is located in the central business district, sales activities with minimal traveling are possible. The area is highly convenient and also features restaurants, shops, a festival hall, hotels, museums, and other facilities. - 2.Open space with three meter ceilings and a vibrant atmosphere
The scenery from the windows is great, and the space is bright and open. A comfortable office environment has been created, improving the motivation for work. - 3.Layout focused on communication
We solicited input from employees and installed highly colorful meeting booths and free spaces in the office. The general manager’s office is open, with glass sides. Active communication improves teamwork and also increases work efficiency.
