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OKAN Introduces Stress Check Feature in Hataraku Karte

Enhancing Workplace Mental Health

In a bid to support employee retention, OKAN, a Tokyo-based company, has unveiled a new stress check feature within its organizational survey and improvement service, Hataraku Karte. This addition allows businesses to conduct stress checks alongside organizational surveys without incurring extra costs, thereby making it easier for small businesses to engage in organizational improvement activities.

A Rising Concern: Workplace Stress in Japan

Workplace stress has escalated in Japan, leading to serious mental health issues. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the number of work-related mental health disorder claims for compensation surpassed 1,000 for the first time in 2024. The urgency for companies to implement early and ongoing countermeasures against psychological pressure is evident. Starting May 2025, the revised Occupational Health and Safety Act will require businesses with fewer than 50 employees to conduct stress checks, marking a significant step in enhancing mental health measures in the workplace.

Recognizing the growing importance of mental health initiatives in organizations, OKAN has expanded the Hataraku Karte service to include stress checks. This enhancement aims to facilitate an easier environment for small businesses to conduct these vital assessments.

Features of the Hataraku Karte Stress Check

With the new stress check feature, companies utilizing Hataraku Karte can now implement stress checks without additional costs. This includes notifying employees of their results and providing collective analyses by workplace. Responses can be submitted via both PCs and smartphones, allowing businesses without designated work emails to conduct these assessments without the hassle of complicated registrations.

Empowering Small Businesses for Organizational Improvement

A survey conducted by OKAN in October 2025 revealed that 73.1% of companies involved in stress checks and organizational surveys rely on their HR departments to handle the analysis and integration of both results. This integration of stress checks and organizational surveys within a single service enhances accessibility, making it easier for small businesses to embark on organizational improvement initiatives.

As part of its mission to prevent unwanted employee turnover, OKAN is committed to supporting organizations in their retention management activities, aiming for a society where employees wish to continue their employment.

About Hataraku Karte

Hataraku Karte is designed to visualize organizational issues through employee awareness surveys that identify correlations between employee turnover and specific inquiry responses. By simplifying the implementation process and costing, the service reduces the barriers to entry, ensuring that businesses can effectively prevent employee turnover.

OKAN’s Vision and Services

Founded in December 2012, OKAN envisions a society enriched by the lifestyles of working individuals, where organizations are structured to prevent unwanted employee turnover. The company focuses on visualizing organizational issues and supporting their resolution through services like Hataraku Karte and the