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The Introduction of 'WellBio Biz-Light'

In July 2026, the highly praised work and care balance support service, 'WellBio Biz-Light', will be unveiled by SOMPO Wellbeing, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This service, which comes a year after the successful rollout of its predecessor, 'WellBio Biz', has already reached over 150,000 employees, not including those from the SOMPO Group. Recognizing the growing necessity for supporting employees who manage both work and caregiving responsibilities, this new offering is tailored to assist SMEs, confronting Japan's significant social issue of losing valuable talent due to caregiving demands.

The Challenge of Caregiving in Japan

One stark reality that businesses face today is the sudden resignation of talented employees citing caregiving responsibilities. This scenario has become increasingly common, reflecting the broader issue of Japan's aging population and declining birth rates. As the workforce grapples with balancing work and caregiving, companies endure economic losses due to employee turnover and decreased productivity. Estimates point to a staggering potential economic impact of about 9 trillion yen by 2030 stemming from these challenges.

The Japanese government is proactively encouraging companies to support work-care balance through guidelines and legislation, including the