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Upcoming Online Seminars for Work and Caregiving Support

In October, SMS Co., Ltd. will host free online seminars focused on supporting employees who are balancing work with caregiving responsibilities. This initiative is aimed at health management promotion personnel and human resources staff in various organizations. Each segment will consist of two sessions tailored to large corporations and another two for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Seminar Details

The main goal of these seminars is to explain the updates made to the 2025 health management evaluation criteria, specifically addressing the caregiving support questions embedded within it. Participants will gain valuable insights into effective methods and real-world examples of caregiving support practices that can be swiftly integrated into their organizations right before the submission deadline of these evaluation criteria.

Seminar Schedule:

• - For Large Corporations:

October 3 (Fri) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
October 6 (Mon) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration URL: Large Corporation Seminar

• - For SMEs:

October 3 (Fri) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
October 6 (Mon) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration URL: SME Seminar

Why This Seminar Matters

Amid Japan's ongoing aging population and declining birth rates, the demand for caregiving continues to rise. According to statistics from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 3.65 million individuals (often referred to as 'business caregivers') are balancing work with caregiving, while approximately 106,000 people leave their jobs annually due to caregiving needs. Notably, many employees affected by caregiving responsibilities are within the 40s to 50s age range—those who play critical roles within their companies. Hence, understanding employees' caregiving circumstances and creating a supportive work environment is essential for both personal well-being and the sustainable growth of the organization.

In light of this, the government has been promoting initiatives to support the balance between work and caregiving. With the amended Child Care and Family Care Leave Act set to take effect in April 2025, companies will be mandated to provide detailed information on caregiving leave systems and support measures, conduct employee training, and establish consultation frameworks. The updated health management evaluation criteria reflect these legal changes and stress the importance for enterprises to develop support systems more than ever.

SMS's Commitment and Support Services

SMS Co., Ltd. has already made strides in facilitating work and caregiving balance through our service, 'PeaceCare for Biz.' This service provides comprehensive resources, from e-learning videos on foundational caregiving knowledge and insurance utilization to a consultation desk run by care managers, ensuring that organizations can address their unique challenges effectively.

The upcoming seminars will share learnings from our extensive experience in providing these services and will focus on elucidating the health management evaluation survey's structure, critical points for caregiving questions, and the updates for this year. Real-world examples of employee support initiatives will also be highlighted, illustrating practical methods businesses can implement.

Additionally, participants will learn about utilizing e-learning as a responsive tool for employees dealing with caregiving responsibilities, even as deadlines approach. This will include showcasing possible implementation pathways as well as the effectiveness of such strategies.

Through these seminars, SMS aims to empower organizations to cultivate environments where employees can effectively balance their work and caregiving roles, enhancing productivity and retention rates while advancing their health management agendas.

Summary of the Seminar

• - Title: Last-Minute Support Seminar for Balancing Work and Caregiving: Employing e-Learning Training for Employees
• - Format: Online
• - Cost: Free
• - Registration Links:

- Large Corporations
- Small Corporations

Meet Our Speaker

Tomoko Fujienda, Care Manager, SMS Co., Ltd.
With a background that includes caregiving qualification, care manager certification, and industry care manager qualifications, Tomoko brings a wealth of experience in managing caregiving services and holds positions that emphasize the dual perspectives of caregiving workers.

Overall, SMS aims to provide substantial support by facilitating a smoother blend of work and caregiving for employees, thus contributing to better productivity, employee retention, and overall health management in workplaces.