How GLI Japan Sets a New Standard for Fairness and Employee Happiness

The Vision of GLI Japan: Trust Born from Employee Happiness

In February 2026, General Incorporated Association GLI Japan received the unique "White Company Certification" from the Japan Next-Generation Company Promotion Organization, which is a national comprehensive corporate evaluation system. This recognition is not simply about being a company that is not "black" but rather focuses on those businesses that seek to be supported by families and society, aiming to be legacies for future generations.

What is the White Company Certification?

The White Company Certification stands apart, being the only comprehensive certification available in Japan. It applies stringent evaluation criteria across 70 categories, including business models, employee development, flexible working arrangements, diversity, health management, and labor law compliance. As of February 2026, a total of 640 companies have been certified, showcasing their commitment to integrity.

GLI Japan: A Beacon of Trust and Fairness

GLI Japan's mission is crystal clear: to contribute to a safe and fair environment using world-leading technology. As a designated testing organization in the gaming industry, it ensures impartial tests. Part of the GLI Group, which holds approximately 90% of the global market share for casino equipment testing, GLI Japan shares robust management resources and a strong technological foundation. Designated by the National Police Agency as a testing body, it provides highly reliable testing services and has grown to around 100 employees, fostering a supportive environment for the industry’s healthy development.

A Positive Spiral of Happiness and Assurance

What GLI Japan aims for as a White Company is straightforward yet profound: "Provide players with assurance, partners with value, and employees with dreams—all while ensuring trust from everyone involved." This philosophy rests on the idea that the assurance provided to players and the happiness of employees need to enhance each other mutually.

Fair and impartial testing is essential for the sustainable development of the gaming industry, but if the personnel who conduct these tests are not mentally and physically healthy, and cannot perceive the value of their growth and labor, maintaining trust in their services becomes an insurmountable challenge. Creating an environment where employees take pride in their work and capitalize on both personal and professional growth is crucial, which in turn improves the quality of tests and maximizes the value offered to clients and society. GLI Japan refers to this mutually beneficial relationship as a "Positive Spiral."

Strengthening Organizational Foundations During Growth

However, the market is in constant flux, requiring efficiency and quality improvements simultaneously in response to expanded testing scopes and the introduction of smart machines. As the organization expands, creating a "bright and enjoyable" workplace environment becomes another significant focus.

GLI Japan continues to refine its internal evaluation and treatment systems through adjustments in job grades according to responsibilities and salary revisions acknowledging contributions. Regular engagement surveys are conducted to promptly capture employees' feedback and improve systems and environments accordingly.

By ensuring fairness within its own evaluations and operational systems, GLI Japan reinforces its commitment to providing fairness externally.

Insights and Challenges from Tatsuya Yokoyama, CEO of GLI Japan

Tatsuya Yokoyama, CEO of GLI Japan, emphasizes continuously nurturing trust through employee happiness. He states, "We have a mission to contribute to the healthy development of the industry through impartial testing. However, the foundation of that is our people. It is vital that each employee feels a sense of pride in the company and experiences personal growth and happiness. Therefore, achieving White Company Certification is only the beginning; we will continue to improve our systems and foster our organizational culture, aiming to be a trusted entity by everyone."

The Significance of GLI Japan’s Approach

The underlying principle is clear: staff happiness generates trust. GLI Japan's commitment illustrates how organizations committed to fairness should engage with their human capital. The White Company Certification aligns with their belief in constructing a "Positive Spiral" of assurance for players and happiness for employees, providing strong support for their endeavors.