#Diversity #Iwate Prefecture #Punch Industry #Morioka Seiko

Diversity Exchange Event at Punch Industry

On December 8, 2025, Punch Industry hosted a diversity exchange event at its North Kamiko Factory in Iwate Prefecture, in collaboration with Morioka Seiko Company. This event, organized by AI Business, involved an exchange of best practices related to diversity, attended by seven representatives from Morioka Seiko and instructor Yumiko Nakamura from AI Business.

Part One: Presentations and Discussions

The event began with presentations from both companies, highlighting their respective initiatives aimed at promoting diversity. Punch Industry discussed its action plans based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. This included measures to reform the workplace culture, while Morioka Seiko shared its child-rearing support systems and initiatives to promote women into management roles.

Q&A Session Highlights

A significant part of the event involved a Q&A session where participants raised insightful questions. Some of the memorable exchanges included:
1. Q: What efforts do you make to encourage participation in company events?
A: We made informative postings in various locations within our facilities and created enjoyable activities by inviting employees' families. For instance, our joint barbecue event in October 2025 attracted 155 employees and their families.

2. Q: What measures are in place to reduce turnover and enhance engagement?
A: Our internal training program,