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Introduction

Broad Mind Inc., headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, has received the prestigious certification of "Health Management Excellence Corporation 2025" in the large corporation category. This recognition is a testament to the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance financial well-being and promote health management at work.

Overview of Health Management Excellence Certification

The Health Management Excellence Corporation certification, initiated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Conference, aims to recognize corporations actively engaged in health promotion strategies tailored to regional health challenges. This system highlights organizations that implement outstanding health management practices to foster a healthier workforce.

For more detailed information, you can visit the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's website.

Broad Mind's Commitment to Health Management

Broad Mind has made significant strides in supporting individual life plans and enhancing financial well-being through initiatives such as the free financial planning consultation service, "Manepuro," and the financial education program, "Brokorri." Recognizing the importance of employee well-being both externally and internally, the company has established a project team to advocate health management strategies commencing from autumn 2023. Over the next fiscal year, several concrete health management measures will be implemented, leading to the attainment of the cited certification.

Health Management Initiatives

The following are some highlights of Broad Mind's initiatives to promote health management:

1. Promoting Physical Activity among Employees
- Regular "Walking Weeks" aiming for an achievement of 8,000 steps per day.
- Team competitions and individual awards to foster a culture of exercise.
- Implementation of a dieting support program.
- Distribution of stretch videos to promote refreshment during work hours.

2. Enhancing Health Literacy
- Regular online health literacy seminars.
- Conducting stress checks for employees.
- Regular distribution of health information within the company.

3. Improving Dietary Habits
- Introduction of "OFFICE DE YASAI" at the head office, offering a variety of vegetables and fruits for employee meals.
- Provision of nutritious delivery bentos from "Tamako-ya."

4. Supporting Employees' Life Plans
- Introduction of AMH Testing Services for ovarian reserve assessments in collaboration with Nishitan ART Clinic.
- Free health consultations with specialist counselors.
- Offering free gynecological exams (including mammograms and cervical cancer screenings), ensuring a more than 2.5 times increase in participation rates.
- Free flu vaccinations for employees.

5. Organizational Promotion of Health Management
- Certification as a "Health Management Excellence Corporation 2025."
- Achievement of the "Silver Certification" for healthy corporations in 2024.
- Establishment of a dedicated health management page on the corporate website.
- Construction of a company-wide health management promotion system.

Future Outlook

As Broad Mind continues to advocate for health management from both physical and economic perspectives, it believes that promoting well-being among employees is crucial for sustainable corporate growth. The recent certification serves as a catalyst for further advancing employee health initiatives and developing a working environment conducive to both productivity and well-being.

In affirming its commitment, Broad Mind intends to make significant contributions to enhancing the financial well-being of its customers while establishing a supportive atmosphere for its employees.

For more information, visit Broad Mind here.