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New E-Learning Courses from JMAM on Work and Caregiving

In an increasingly aging society, the challenge of balancing work and caregiving is becoming ever more prevalent. Japan Management Association Management Center (JMAM) is stepping up to meet this challenge with the launch of two new online courses in January 2026 as part of their corporate e-learning library. The courses entitled "Kenkou Keiei® 19: Support for Balancing Work and Caregiving" and "Self-Check 19: Support for Balancing Work and Caregiving" aim to equip employees with the necessary knowledge and tools to manage their professional responsibilities alongside personal caregiving duties.

Background of Development

Forecasts indicate that by 2030, approximately 3.18 million working caregivers will be navigating the dual roles of employment and family care. The economic losses associated with caregiving, due to decreased productivity and voluntary leaving of jobs, could escalate to nearly 9 trillion yen. For organizations, losing key personnel due to caregiving responsibilities could lead to significant productivity challenges and overall competitiveness. In larger corporations, losses could reach up to 600 million yen annually. However, data suggests that by improving support for caregivers, organizations could mitigate these losses by up to 40%, enhancing employee engagement and fostering a robust approach to human capital management.

The courses will delve into vital topics, such as:

• - Understanding and utilizing caregiving support systems and local services.
• - Balancing caregiving duties with professional responsibilities, ensuring one does not compromise the other.

By learning how to protect both their career and personal life in the face of caregiving demands, employees will be better prepared for future caregiving scenarios.

As Japan implements reformed Family Care Leave Act in April 2025, these courses will also bolster awareness and compliance regarding mandatory caregiving support systems, ensuring effective execution within organizations. Protecting employees from potential attrition and productivity downturns due to caregiving responsibilities is not only beneficial for the workers and their employers, but it positively influences stakeholders as well.

Course Overview

Course Title: Kenkou Keiei® 19: Balancing Work and Caregiving

• - Aim: To educate individuals on the potential impacts and strategies associated with the intersection of caregiving and professional duties, fostering a healthier work-life balance.
• - Features: The course will help participants understand the background and challenges faced by working caregivers, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for future caregiving responsibilities. It will also provide actionable insights into support systems to prevent burnout or potential job loss.
• - Estimated Learning Time: 30 minutes (minimum 15 minutes)
• - Target Audience: General business people, managers, employees over the age of 40.
• - Curriculum Includes: Balancing work and caregiving, understanding the issues at hand, details about support systems, utilizing caregiving services, and gaining support from workplace and family.

Course Title: Self-Check 19: Support for Balancing Work and Caregiving

• - Aim & Features: This self-check course allows participants to evaluate their own literacy regarding work-care balance through ten reflective questions, promoting self-awareness and paving the way to necessary education.
• - Estimated Learning Time: 10 minutes (minimum 3 minutes)
• - Target Audience: General business people, managers, employees over the age of 40.

About e-Learning Library®

The e-Learning Library® from JMAM provides a multi-device compatible learning environment available online, offering easy access to a diversity of courses. With over 530 courses spanning compliance, harassment prevention, foundational training for employees, and responses to legal reforms, it has served more than 440 million learners. It allows businesses to select from four specialized libraries catering to various educational needs.

For more information about the courses:

• - Kenkou Keiei® 19 Course
• - Self-Check 19 Course

Through its commitment to fostering growth and creating supportive educational environments, JMAM aims to empower individuals and contribute positively to society.

Conclusion

In light of the increasing demands that come with simultaneous work and caregiving roles, JMAM's proactive approach to address these challenges through comprehensive e-learning courses is commendable. Their efforts can represent a significant step towards ensuring that employees are not only productive but also supported in their personal lives, ultimately leading to a flexible and thriving workplace.