BATONZ Achieves Highest Level of Women's Empowerment Certification in Japan

BATONZ Achieves Outstanding Women's Empowerment Certification

BATONZ, a platform specializing in M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and business succession support, has made headlines by receiving the prestigious highest three-star rating under the "Eruboshi" certification system from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. This recognition is awarded to companies and organizations that excel in promoting women's participation in the workplace.

Background of the Certification

As BATONZ enters its eighth year of operation, it has grown to over 120 employees, including partners. The company emphasizes providing a safe and secure environment for its clients to engage in M&A transactions. To further enhance its services, BATONZ actively welcomes diverse talents who can contribute to the organization’s goals. The focus on diversity is believed to be crucial for evolving services and ensuring that clients feel confident when proceeding with M&A activities.

Achievements and Future Endeavors

The "Eruboshi" certification process involves a thorough assessment based on five criteria: recruitment, retention of women in the workforce, working conditions (including hours), the proportion of women in management positions, and the availability of diverse career opportunities. BATONZ has successfully met all these standards and has achieved the highest level of certification.

Detailed Evaluation

1. Recruitment: In the most recent fiscal year (2024), women made up 43.0% of the full-time workforce.
2. Retention of Employees: The average years of service for women in different roles in 2024 were as follows:
- Business positions: 2.49 years (men: 2.44 years)
- Engineering positions: 1.75 years (men: 2.51 years)
- Back office positions: 2.13 years (men: 2.64 years)
3. Working Conditions: In 2024, total overtime and weekend work across all employment categories were maintained below 45 hours each month.
4. Management Ratio: Women accounted for 21.1% of management positions in the recent fiscal year.
5. Diverse Career Paths: Over the past three years (2022-2024), BATONZ has successfully converted six temporary workers to permanent roles, and has hired 25 women over the age of 30 as regular employees.

Moving forward, BATONZ aims to create an environment that allows for a more balanced approach to work. This includes efforts to encourage the take-up of annual paid leave and promote parental leave for men, aiming to build an organization where everyone can maximize their potential.

About the BATONZ M&A Platform

BATONZ strives to realize a society where anyone can engage in M&A easily and freely, no matter where they are. It combines professional support with cutting-edge digital transformations, leading the industry with the highest number of successful transactions, registered cases, and completions in the M&A support sector.

For more information about BATONZ and its services, visit the official site or check out the M&A platform BATONZ.