Diversity
To captivate the world, we have been investing in the human capital, culture, and environment that is our driving force , as well as consistently working on the agenda aligned with the concept of “human capital management.” We will continue to make the necessary investments in our human capital and build the systems that enable every individual to remain “Game Changer.”
HCDGs Theme “Environment Bringing Out Our Best”
We will foster an environment where all activities are conducted fairly, enabling everyone to maximize their abilities.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In today’s rapidly changing market environment, responding to diverse user preferences requires SEGA SAMMY Group to become a microcosm of global diversity, incorporating a wide range of attributes and cognitive diversity.
In this context, we believe that creating a working environment in which each employee can fully demonstrate their abilities and build their career is essential. To leverage diversity, we have established a shared mindset and stance, “S.S.FIVE,” and clearly state in our Code of Conduct and other policies that we respect human rights and prohibit all forms of discrimination*. In addition, based on these principles, we have implemented initiatives that enable employees to continue their careers without interruption due to life events such as childbirth, childcare, and caregiving, as well as we make efforts to foster an environment where individuals can thrive regardless of age and gender. Through these efforts, we foster an inclusive organizational culture where diverse employees can understand, support and empower one another, creating synergies.
*Discrimination refers to the act of creating differences in opportunities and treatment in areas such as hiring, promotion, compensation, training participation, and other institutional practices based on factors other than reasonable elements such as individual’s abilities, aptitudes, and achievements. Examples of discrimination include race, creed, gender, age, social status, family origin, nationality, ethnicity, religion, region of origin, skin color, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Providing diverse workstyles
The SEGA SAMMY Group is committed to a workplace where employees can pursue their careers with peace of mind without disruption from disruption due to life events, and without being limited by age, gender, or other personal attributes, supporting each individual in shaping their desired work style.
*This section presents examples of SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS’ initiatives that go beyond legal requirements and our unique efforts. Some of the initiatives are undertaken across the Group and commonly implemented by individual Group Companies.
Support flexible work styles
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| Flextime System | Employees are allowed to set their own working hours anytime between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. |
| Shortened Working Hours System | Employees who have childcare, nursing care, or other similar responsibilities are eligible to shorten their prescribed working hours to a minimum of four hours per day. |
| Annual Leave Carryover System for Expired Days | Expired annual leave can be accumulated and used for caregiving and childcare, as well as for medical treatment fertility treatment, gender-affirming surgery and hormonal treatment. |
| Remote Work and Hybrid Work System | Within the flextime system, employees can choose to work from home or use a hybrid arrangement combining both office and remote work. |
| Select-location System | Employees with circumstances such as giving birth in their hometown, providing childcare or caregiving in another region, or relocating due to a spouse’s transfer are able to work without being bound to a specific location*. *Eligible employees must be in a role that allows full-time remote work and be able to come to the office about once or twice a month. |
| Side Job Program（Job Plus） | Side jobs are permitted when they contribute to enhancing individual capabilities and self-fulfillment, and when they help promote the Group’s corporate value and the creation of new innovations. |
Support Balancing Work with Childbirth and Childcare
Alongside measures that enable flexible work styles, we support employees in balancing work with childbirth and childcare that go beyond legal requirements.
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| Egg Freezing Support Program | The Company covers the costs of examinations, egg retrieval, and freezing performed at partner clinics. |
| Leave for a Spouse’s Childbirth | Employees are eligible to take leave on their spouse’s expected due date or on the day of childbirth. |
| Extension of Childcare Leave | SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS: Leave may be extended until the first available nursery school enrollment date in April after the child turns two. (Statutory: Leave may be extended until the child reaches two years of age.) |
| Celebration Allowance Program |
The Company provides celebratory allowances for childbirth and school enrollment in accordance with each stage of a child’s growth.
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Support Balancing Work and Caregiving
As with childcare, we offer programs that exceed statutory requirements to reduce the financial and physical burdens of caregiving and to support employees in continuing their careers.
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| Home Visit Travel Support for Caregiving | If an employee regularly returns home several times a month to care for parents who do not live with them and are not hospitalized or in a care facility, the company will cover a portion of their travel expenses. |
| Extension of Caregiving Leave | SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS: Leave may be extended for a cumulative total of 93 business days. (Statutory: Leave may be extended to a cumulative maximum of 93 business days.) |
| Financial Support Program for Unpaid Caregiving Leave | Employees receive financial assistance for portions of caregiving leave that exceed statutory limits and are therefore not covered by caregiving leave benefits under employment insurance. |
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Initiatives for Older Employees
The SEGA SAMMY Group promotes the “reemployment after retirement” to help create a society in which motivated and capable older employees can continue to play active roles regardless of age. This program provides opportunities for employees to remain active after retirement by leveraging their extensive knowledge and experience.
While the working hours for them generally follow the “Full-time Employee Work Rules,” we also offer flexibility, adjusting working hours and days when necessary to accommodate each employee’s preferred lifestyle after retirement.
Initiatives to Promote Career Development for Women
The SEGA SAMMY Group aims to further strengthen the foundation that enables everyone to thrive, and has positioned “career development for women (ensuring that anyone can thrive regardless of gender)” as one of our key human resources strategies at the major domestic companies. Under the banner of the “WE-College” project, we are implementing various initiatives to support this goal.
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Support for Women’s Career Development |
Egg Freezing Support Program* Service provided by Grace Bank *Female employees aged 35 or younger are eligible. However, until the end of March 2027, the eligibility age is temporarily extended to 42. |
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| Support for Women’s Health Concerns Service provided by Nishitan Art Clinic |
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| Activities to Promote Awareness | A seminar on gender-specific health issues and their differences |
Cooperation: Linkage inc. |
LGBTQ+ Initiatives
The SEGA SAMMY Group has established a same-sex partnership system that grants same-sex partners the same rights and status as spouses. Currently, applying for same-sex partner recognition requires the submission of a notarized document, however, we plan to allow the use of the “Partnership Certificate” issued by the general incorporated association Famiee in the future.
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| Leave | Ceremonial leave | Special holiday or leave at the marriage or death of a same-sex partner. |
| Family care | When a same-sex partner needs caring, care leave or reduced work time system for caring can be used. | |
| Payment | Separation allowance/marriage allowance/celebration of a birth allowance | To grant the same treatment as a spouse under the applicable regulations. |
| Condolence money | When the employee dies, the same-sex partner receives condolence money. | |
| Transfer・Business Trip | The miscellaneous expense for preliminary inspection・formal assignment/ relocation leave / formal assignment allowance/ travel expense for return home when working away from home | To grant the same treatment as a spouse under the applicable regulations. |
| Welfare Benefits | Loan | To grant the same treatment as a spouse under the applicable regulations. |
| Recreation facilities | Available at the same rates as those for family members who live together. | |
| Career Support | Expansion of intended use of accumulated paid holiday | It can be used for transgender people to undergo gender-affirming surgery and hormonal treatment to support their continuation of employment. |
| Activities to Promote Awareness | Initiatives undertaken during Pride Month |
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| Providing rainbow straps to employees |
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LGBTQ＋Handbook
After completing a short survey, you can download the handbook data. |
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Initiatives Related to Persons with Disabilities
To expand job opportunities and promote employment, we established the special subsidiary “SEGA SAMMY BUISINESS SUPPORT” in 2015. Aiming to create a workplace environment where individuality and personal characteristics are respected regardless of disability, we continue to promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for all employees.
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| SEGA SAMMY BUSINESS SUPPORT INC. | Official website (only Japanese available) |
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This initiative, conducted for all Group Companies, is designed to enhance understanding of reasonable accommodation by providing simulated experience activities and seminars. |
For details on our employment rate of persons with disabilities, please see here.
Understanding and Controlling Unconscious Bias
To foster a workplace where employees continue to respect one another’s work styles and lifestyles, in addition to promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, we conducted surveys, analyses, and seminars on unconscious bias (unconscious assumptions and prejudices).
Promotion of Health Management
To realize the SEGA SAMMY Group Mission/Purpose, “Captivate the World – Making Life More Colorful-” we believe it is essential to advance health and well-being initiatives so that employees who demonstrate aspiration and capability can thrive and grow. Based on this belief, we established the “Health Management Declaration” in 2023.
Health Management Declaration
Health Management Structure
Health Management Promotion Measures
To promote employee health, a walking event was held for Group employees to encourage them to engage in exercise and establish a regular exercise routine. Top management participated in the event and encouraged employees to join, resulting in a total of over 1,300 participants. Donations based on the number of steps participants walked (a total of approximately 200 million steps) were given to “Shinagawa Ward Council on Social Welfare Shinagawa Children’s Cafeteria Network” in Shinagawa Prefecture, where the Group’s head office is located, and to Minamiaiki Village of Minamisaku County in Nagano Prefecture, which has an “adopt-a-forest” contract.
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