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Our Human Resources System and Welfare Programs
As the driving force for putting Astellas' business philosophy into practice, employees are the stakeholders most deeply involved in Company efforts. Therefore, Astellas positions "Employees" as one of the most important factors in CSR based-management. Along with showing respect for human rights, character and individual personality, the Company strives to provide workplaces that are safe and easy to work in. As a response to social issues such as the trend toward fewer children and an aging population, gender equality, and the employment of disabled persons, the Company views all Human Resources (HR) practices to attract, motivate and reward employees, as an inseparable part of its contribution to society.
Human resources vision
Our human resources and organizational structure are the driving forces of Astellas' "Value Innovation Cycle." Astellas views the maximum development and utilization of the capabilities and potential of the people it has brought together as essential to the realization of its Vision 2015 goals. Astellas has clarified for employees and its corporate organizations the desired talents and organizational features it envisages:
Astellas' desired talent
- "Speed" in outperforming competitors
- We carry through our jobs with speed which always goes beyond competitors in our particular field
- "Innovations" responding to changes in the environment
- We continuously display innovation, by anticipating changes, and taking necessary risks.
- "Professionalism" to gain competitive advantages
- We continuously demonstrate high performance with professionalism to overcome competitors.
- "Networking" to further develop strength
- We incorporate and make use of information and resources from both within and outside the company to contribute to improved business outcomes
Astellas' desired organization
- Agile and highly productive organizational structure
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- Agility-The organization makes constant structural changes to align with its business environment, vision and strategy.
- Efficiency-A lean organization which always has optimum organizational layers, and spans of control.
- An organizational spirit committed to continued high performance
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- Clarity-The organization has a clear vision, strategy and policy that are clearly communicated and understood by members.
- Objectives-With clear standards and objectives, all members are proactively working towards their goals.
- Responsibility-The necessary authority is delegated to members to fulfill their roles using their own judgment and responsibility.
- Flexibility-Without being excessively bound by precedent or fearing risk, members are able to face challenges, and to think and act in fl exible ways.
- Fairness-The diversity of values among members is respected, and their roles and performance are fairly appraised and treated.
- Teamwork-Members are proud to belong to the organization, and work together in mutual trust.
Human resources policies
Astellas wishes to establish a personnel system that will draw in people who are successful in every work endeavor, and wherein many excellent staff members can take on challenging tasks. All parts of the system must relate to one another while maintaining consistency. To this end, the policy of each personnel function division will be clearly stated and systems will be established and operated in accordance with the policies.
Work environment
- Enabling employees to dedicate maximum effort
- Based on the ideal of work-life balance, we create a work environment that enables employees to concentrate on their work.
- Providing a safety net for employees
- Even the most results-producing employees may find themselves requiring extended leaves of absence due to injury or illness, or to care for family members. In such circumstances, we provide a safety net, so that they can take extended leaves of absence without having to worry about their jobs.
- Offering a workplace with a focus on health, safety and order
- Astellas has established in-house rules, including labor and safety regulations, and employment guidelines to ensure that its employees are physically and mentally fit, and that they are motivated individuals who can devote themselves to their work. We are also taking steps to prevent the occurrence of gender biases, sexual harassment and power harassment, to provide a healthy working environment.
