Action Plan based on the Law for Measures to Support the Development of the Next Generation
As part of its core value Goodwill activities, MELTEX has been implementing various initiatives to improve the work-life balance of its employees and make the company a rewarding place to work. We recognize that the action plan based on the Law for Measures to Support the Development of the Next Generation, which we have just formulated, is closely related to these Goodwill activities, and we are proactively developing these activities.
Meltex Action Plan
In order to create an employment environment in which employees can exercise their abilities and work comfortably in harmony with their work and life, we have established the following action plan.
１．Planning period
From October 25, 2025 ~ November 30, 2030 for a period of 5 years
２．Details
【Target１】
Male childcare leave uptake rate during the plan period (including paternity leave)
2027: 30%
2028: 40%
2030: 50% or more
＜Countermeasures＞
・October 2025～ Provide explanations about childcare leave systems and encourage eligible employees to take leave
・October 2025～ Develop and implement measures to increase childcare leave uptake rates within the plan period
【Target２】
Due to significant disparities in overtime hours across departments, each department has set its own monthly overtime target.
The target is set at 25 hours as a guideline.
＜Countermeasures＞
・October 2025～ Each department sets monthly overtime hours
・October 2025～ Overtime target management is handled at the department level
※Announced as company policy via the internal intranet in June 2024; ongoing target
【Target３】
Supporting the balance between work and childcare.
＜Countermeasures＞
・October 2025～ Extend the Childcare Shortened Work Hours System to cover employees until their child completes compulsory education
Inform and explain to eligible employees
※The extension until compulsory education completion was introduced in 2025
・October 2025～ Within the plan period, consider and introduce measures to enhance work-life balance support