Action Plans by General Employers Based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
KAKEN's Initiatives
Since April 2016, companies have been required to formulate action plans based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace.
KAKEN has set the following goals for its Third Action Plan (FY2026-FY2028).
We will continue to strive to be a company where all employees can contribute as professionals.
Summary of General Employer Action Plan
(Period: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029)
1. Increase the ratio of women in management positions 10% or higher
- Promote female employees to management positions, considering their abilities and aptitude.
- Actively recruit and develop potential leaders while enhancing the support systems for a better work environment.
2. Annual paid leave utilization rate of 70% or higher for all employees
- Encourage the use of annual paid leave and aim to establish a balanced and efficient work style.
- Ensure company policies are fully understood and shared through regular training for managers and supervisors.
Information Disclosure Based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
Information disclosure on women in the workplace at KAKEN
（Announcement: June 2026）
| Disclosure Item | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of women in management positions | Full-time employees | 4.1％ | 5.6％ | 7.2％ |
| Gender pay gap | All employees | 74.2％ | 74.9％ | 75.3％ |
| 【Category: Promotion of Women’s Empowerment Percentage of female employees 】 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of female employees | Full-time employees | 19.7％ | 19.7％ | 20.2％ |
| 【Category: Work-Life Balance / Support for Childcare and Nursing Care】 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of eligible male employees taking childcare leave and Average days of childcare leave taken |
Utilization rate | 83.3％ | 93.8％ | 82.9％ |
| Average days taken | 11.5days | 14.7days | 33.4days | |
| Annual paid leave utilization rate | All employees | 61.0％ | 64.9％ | 67.3％ |
| Full-time employees | 58.6％ | 62.5％ | 64.5％ | |
（Note）Childcare leave utilization rate for female workers: 100% in FY2025