Work Environment and Benefits
A deeply-rooted culture of acknowledging differences and respecting diverse ideas and ways of working
Diversity & Inclusion
The driving force behind Astemo's growth is respect for differences such as gender, nationality, race, religion, background, age, disability, and sexual orientation, understanding these as a person's individuality, and utilizing them as organizational strengths.
We bring together diverse strengths, excellent teamwork, and extensive experience in the global market to maximize our potential and become a global leader.
Promoting Diverse Work Styles
In order for diverse human resources to better work how they wish and achieve results, we have created an environment where they can choose flexible work styles regardless of time or place. We have developed work styles such as a flex-time work system without core hours as well as a remote work system. We also distribute mobile tools that enable secure and powerful work, and strive to realize efficient and diverse work styles.
Flex-Time Work System without Core Hours
Remote Work System
Towards Better Work-Life Management
Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday). Twenty-four days of annual paid leave. Together with holidays and year-end and New Year holidays, there are more than 130 days off per year. We have also introduced hourly paid leave that allows employees to take paid leave on an hourly basis. In addition, we have a leave system in place to support life stages, such as childcare leave, nursing care leave, leave to care for family members, maternity leave, refreshment leave, and fertility treatment leave.
Hourly Paid Leave
Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave
Partner Maternity Leave
Shortened Working Hours
Nursing Care Leave
Family Support Leave
Refresh Leave
Annual Paid Leave
Career Advancement That Suits You
We are committed to promoting and supporting the autonomous career development of individuals. In order to foster the awareness that employees carve out their own careers, we regularly conduct discussions on careers with superiors. We provide a variety of training to help employees clarify who they want to be and systematically acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to realize this ambition. In addition, we have an internal recruitment system to actively encourage each individual to take on new challenges.
Internal Recruitment
Career Communication
Career Development Leave
Towards the Realization of a More Fulfilling Life
We alleviate housing concerns through housing allowances, company dormitories, and corporate housing support. To assist with building future assets, we also offer systems such as property accumulation savings. Additionally, we provide affordable insurance to let employees prepare for any unforeseen illnesses, injuries, or caregiving needs for them and their families. By alleviating concerns about living and lifestyles, we aim to help employees perform at their best.
Housing Support
Savings System
Group Insurance
Cafeteria Plan
In order to match each individual's lifestyle, we have introduced a selective benefit system. We have prepared a system that allows you to receive subsidies according to the use of the welfare options, as well as a system that allows employees to use childcare and nursing care facilities, foreign language schools, correspondence education, sports clubs, accommodation facilities, movie theaters, etc. at discounted membership prices to support more fulfilling lives.
Housing
- Financial planning consultations
- Mortgage subsidies, etc.
Childcare education
- Childcare facility use subsidies
- Subsidies for children's educational expenses, etc.
Living
- Subsidies for housekeeping fees
- Subsidies for purchasing in-house products, etc.
Medical
- Medical checkup subsidies
- Medical expense subsidies, etc.
Nursing care
- Nursing care facility use subsidies
- Nursing care product purchase subsidies, etc.
Personal development
- Subsidies for various school expenses
- Subsidies for qualification acquisition costs, etc.
Refresh
- Sports club use subsidies
- Travel expense subsidies, etc.
Donations
- Donations to charities
Pursue the Career Path You Envision, Even After Childbirth
Before giving birth, I was concerned that I would be assigned only menial tasks after childbirth. However, those worries turned out to be unfounded. When I returned to work, my then-supervisor asked me how I wanted to work. I wanted to continue working as I had before, but I was worried that I might inconvenience others. My supervisor heard me out and created a supportive environment for me.
They even entrusted me with the significant responsibility of being a project leader. Now, I am in a position to oversee my own junior employees. I always keep in mind what my supervisor did for me back then: I listen to every individual about how they want to work and create an environment where they can take on challenges.
（Senior Manager of Global Procurement｜Chiharu）
I Plan to Take Childcare Leave Again
I took childcare leave when my partner was discharged from the maternity hospital. After childbirth, it was important for my partner to recover, so I took on the household chores and childcare. Our company's childcare leave system allows for a total of three years of leave until the child finishes the first grade of elementary school, so I plan to take childcare leave again when my wife returns to work. My department and colleagues have shared kind words with me, saying, ""Cherish the time with your child.""
Recently, I have been working from home more often. I have been taking on new tasks in which I have no experience, and I am more mindful of communication with stakeholders and work efficiency. While there are challenges, I appreciate being able to use the time saved from commuting for household chores and childcare. I am working every day, balancing my time working and my time off.
(Research and Development | Hiroaki)
Diverse Perspectives and Opinions Have the Power to Create New Things
My responsibility for researching materials for suspension products involves the challenge and excitement of creating something new. In a previous project I was involved with, when discussing with members from overseas locations, they presented completely different approaches to the same subject. I was surprised by their opposite way of thinking, but experiencing diverse perspectives and opinions broadened my horizons significantly. Despite language differences, we advanced our discussions by understanding intentions through technical terms and using drawings and diagrams. Language is just one tool for communication. While language skills are important, I realized that the effort to understand the other person's intentions and the attitude of trying to convey one's thoughts help in understanding. Currently, my own child is little, so there are times when I need to take sudden leave or leave early. With the support of my colleagues, I make use of remote work, strive to visualize and share progress, and work hard within the limited time I have. I will continue to pursue technical learning and focus on materials.
（Research and Development｜Thien Ngan）
