Empowering Women: LIFE CREATE's Commitment to Employee Well-Being
LIFE CREATE, a trailblazer in the fitness sector with an astonishing 99% female workforce, is making strides to enhance the well-being of its employees. With its headquarters based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and under the leadership of Ayaka Maekawa, the company has recently announced significant changes to its compensation structure and benefits package set to take effect from June 2025.
The company proudly livens up its mantra, "Love Your Life," and adheres to the vision of cultivating women who love and shine. With a commitment to supporting the health and beauty of women through a holistic range of wellness services, LIFE CREATE has built an impressive roster of brands; from the hot yoga studios known as "loIve" to specialized machine Pilates studios called "pilates K", it stands as a hub for women to realize transformations in both body and mind.
Additionally, LIFE CREATE is not just a place for physical fitness but a "life-changing place" that encourages women to live positively and authentically. The workforce shares this empowering philosophy, embodying the type of women they aim to nurture. The company is dedicated to realizing the well-being of its employees through their careers.
As part of its latest initiative to enhance employee satisfaction, LIFE CREATE has implemented a comprehensive review and raise of base salaries for all employees, particularly focusing on the pay structure for those working in stores. This move also includes an increase in the initial salary for first-year store employees and revised allowances aimed at improving conditions for full-time employees who may be subject to national transfers. In addition, from May 2025, the standard number of paid holidays has been increased from 8 to 10 days a month. This ensures that instructors, who are professionals in their field, have adequate time to rest and recover while enhancing their performance. The additional holidays will also provide opportunities for instructors to upskill and pursue side jobs outside the company.
These adjustments align with LIFE CREATE's ambition to develop a society where women can thrive in their own unique ways. The company continuously seeks to cultivate a true environment of female empowerment, steering toward a world that values and enhances the multifaceted talents of women.
Expanding Opportunities for Growth
LIFE CREATE has also introduced various programs aimed at broadening the avenues of growth for its employees. Here are some of the most notable initiatives:
Internal Side Job System
This allows employees to participate in projects or challenges outside their designated departments, widening their professional exposure. For instance, instructor members may engage in headquarters activities, which creates opportunities for career expansion regardless of life stages, age, or work location.
External Side Job System
Encouraging diverse working styles, the external side job allowance permits engagement in jobs outside the industry, including instructor roles. However, this option is subject to certain eligibility criteria.
Internship Program
By involving instructor members in headquarters’ operations, LIFE CREATE helps them utilize their studio experiences while deepening their understanding of the company, which simultaneously creates a pathway for career selection.
Sabbatical Leave
This policy permits employees with over three years at the company to take extended time off for personal visions and challenges. The sabbatical serves as a period for individuals to not only learn but also broaden their life experiences.
About LIFE CREATE
Company Name: LIFE CREATE Co., Ltd.
CEO: Ayaka Maekawa
Headquarters: 4th Floor, Ito 110 Bldg, 5-1 Kitaku Nishi 7 Jo, Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Services Offered:
- - Hot yoga studios "loIve" (63 locations nationwide)
- - Surf fitness studios "Surf Fit" (2 locations nationwide)
- - Machine-centric Pilates studios "pilates K" (92 locations nationwide)
- - Group studios focused on machine strength training, "REDY’S GYM"
- - Product development and online school projects
LIFE CREATE remains committed to its core principle of creating environments where women can contribute positively and shine brightly.