At the Nomura Group, Sustainability Committee holds its subcommittee etc. and issues regarding promoting DEI throughout the group are deliberated based on business strategy perspective. The committee is chaired by Group CEO, consisting of members of the executive management board, and deliberation contents are reported to the board of senior managing directors as needed.
DEI Working Group deliberates matters regarding diversity, equity and inclusion more closely, reviews initiatives in detail and actual condition at each workplace. The members of the committee consist of Executive Officers/Senior Managing Directors and heads of group companies and global regions. They work together, exchange opinions with the Nomura Securities Employee Union, and share initiatives among group companies to create an inclusive environment across the group.
Nomura Asset Management respects diversity and different values, and commits to fostering a healthy and sustainable work environment where all employees can fully realize their potential.
Specifically, from the perspectives of supporting work-life balance and work style reform, we have set KPIs and are implementing a range of initiatives aimed at correcting long working hours, diversification of work style resulting from changes in how people take time off, and promoting employee health and well-being.
We monitor progress against these KPIs monthly and strive to ensure the effectiveness of these initiatives through ongoing monitoring and follow-up.
From the perspective of promotion of women's participation and advancement, we are implementing various training programs and strengthening awareness to strengthening the foundations for promoting the participation of diverse talent including women and deepening DEI&B.
We received the highest “Eruboshi” certification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2016 as a company that promotes women's participation. Since October 2014, we have maintained our internal network, regularly holding events on topics such as career development, caregiving, health, and DEI. As part of the Nomura Group, we are also working to create an environment where everyone can build a long-term career, regardless of gender, through initiatives such as the Partnership Program and the Parental Leave Incentive Bonus.
Nomura Business Services recognizes that respecting diversity is key to human resource development. We are working to foster a positive work environment for all employees, regardless of gender or age. To help women continue working, we have put various systems in place to support work-life balance, above and beyond legal requirements, and are committed to promoting more women to management positions. In addition, we have programs in place to train the next-generation of leaders, and will continue to encourage our male employees to take childcare leave.
We are making ongoing efforts to expand our family caregiver system and further promote health and productivity management. We will work to create an environment where all employees are able to demonstrate their capabilities and reach their full potential.
