Enhancing Workplace Culture with Gratitude: Introducing GRITCA at Shinetsu Industry

Transforming Workplace Culture through Gratitude

In an era where workplace communication is vital for employee morale and engagement, Shinetsu Industry Co., Ltd. is taking a proactive approach by implementing the cloud-based gratitude card system, GRATICA. Provided by OK WEB, this innovative tool aims to create an environment where appreciation and acknowledgment among employees can flourish, particularly in the post-pandemic workplace, where many face challenges in maintaining positive interpersonal communication.

The Purpose Behind Implementing GRATICA

Shinetsu Industry recognized the importance of fostering a psychologically safe workplace where open communication transcends departmental and hierarchical boundaries. Before the pandemic, internal events facilitated employee interaction, but the shift to remote work and the reduction of such events led to a decline in positive feedback mechanisms. Employees found it challenging to share gratitude and recognition, as there was no structured system in place to document and circulate these sentiments.

Consequently, the introduction of GRITCA was selected as a solution. Its ease of use allows employees to express gratitude regularly, helping to create a supportive workplace culture where positive reinforcement becomes the norm.

Key Objectives of Implementing GRATICA

1. Cultivating a Culture of Appreciation: By integrating gratitude and recognition into daily routines, Shinetsu aims to nurture a work environment where positivity flows freely among employees.
2. Visualizing Communication Across Departments: The platform enables a visible exchange of appreciation that cuts across various roles and teams, fostering collaboration.
3. Balanced Evaluation for Senders and Receivers: The operational design of GRATICA allows both the sender and receiver of gratitude to be recognized, enhancing interpersonal connections.

As noted by Mr. Shimoda from Shinetsu Industry, “To invigorate communication, we believe it’s essential to have a 'sustainable system' rather than relying solely on mental commitment. The simplicity of sending gratitude through GRATICA, coupled with its integration with tools like Slack, played a pivotal role in our decision to implement this system. Our goal going forward is to visualize each employee’s positive actions and insights through this platform, which we believe will enhance mutual understanding and motivation among teams.”

What is GRATICA?

GRATICA is an online digital gratitude card that allows employees to express appreciation towards one another, thereby enhancing internal communications and increasing employee engagement. Beyond its role in gratitude expression, the platform enables the allocation of points, which can contribute to employee benefits. For more information, you can visit the official GRATICA site.

About OK WEB

Founded in Tokyo, OK WEB (stock code: 3808) operates on the mission of fostering and visualizing stories of gratitude throughout the world. It manages a peer support platform that promotes mutual assistance and provides community services that strengthen relationships. Additionally, OK WEB offers OKWAVE Plus, a user-participation support community targeted toward businesses and local governments, alongside its widely adopted GRATICA product, which has been implemented by over 700 companies. OK WEB also utilizes its media arm, OKWAVE media, to produce and distribute content that supports the PR activities of various organizations.

For more inquiries regarding this initiative:

- Company: OK WEB Co., Ltd.
- Business Development Group
- Email: [email protected]

Moving forward, the company is committed to addressing various social issues and contributing to regional development through a community-driven digital transformation based on mutual support.

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