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Handy Corporation's Innovative Heat Support Allowance

In response to the escalating heat wave conditions and increasing risks of heat-related illnesses across the nation, Handy Corporation has announced a new initiative aimed at protecting its outdoor employees. This unique summer allowance, termed the 'Cool Charge Allowance', will provide outdoor employees with a financial benefit of 1,500 yen per day on days when temperatures exceed 30°C.

Background of the Initiative: Ensuring Comfort and Safety for Outdoor Employees

Recent years have seen a trend where extreme heat waves have become commonplace in Japan. With frequent announcements of 'heatstroke alerts', the health risks associated with outdoor work have been magnified.

Recognizing the challenging environments in which its outdoor staff operate, Handy Corporation decided to express its gratitude and concern for its employees by implementing this allowance. The primary objective of the Cool Charge Allowance is to ensure that employees can perform their duties more comfortably and safely, empowering them to deliver maximum productivity with minimal health risks.

Funds received through this allowance are encouraged to be utilized for purchasing hydration beverages, cooling sprays, and other heatstroke prevention items, allowing employees to actively manage their health while on duty.

Overview of the Cool Charge Allowance

• - Allowance Name: Cool Charge Allowance
• - Duration: From July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026
• - Applicable Locations: All bases including headquarters in Tokyo and branches in Osaka and Fukuoka
• - Eligibility Requirements: Employees who meet the following criteria:

1. On days when the maximum temperature in their respective location or visit exceeds 30°C, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
2. Engaged in outdoor visits on such days.

• - Amount: 1,500 yen for each day outdoor visits are conducted (even if multiple visits are done in one day, the allowance will be provided once per day).

Handy Corporation aims not only to introduce the Cool Charge Allowance but also to adapt swiftly to ongoing climate changes and evolving social environments. The focus remains on ensuring 'safety and health' for all employees, thereby cultivating a work environment where everyone can comfortably excel and contribute.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Handy Corporation
• - CEO: Yasuhiko Ota
• - Location: 2-11-8 Shiba Daimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Sumitomo Realty & Development Shiba Daimon Building 2nd Floor
• - Website: Handy Corporation

About Handy Career Guidance Room

For more on the company’s initiatives, visit Handy Career Guidance Room. This program serves as a digital platform for high schools to manage job listings, enhancing job application processes for high school students. By transforming cumbersome paper processes into digital ones, this system significantly reduces administrative burdens within schools, allowing students to engage in job searches independent of time and geographical constraints. Moreover, employers benefit from direct communication with students, minimizing mismatches and effectively reaching desired talent. By the end of June 2026, the system was implemented in 2,660 schools, supporting over 75% of high school students seeking employment.