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JEB Corporation: A Great Place to Work

JEB Corporation, based in Yokohama and renowned for its flagship product, the EPCOAT floor coating, has proudly been recognized for the first time by Great Place to Work® Institute Japan as one of the best workplaces for the 2026 fiscal year. This prestigious certification is based on a comprehensive survey that evaluates various aspects of employee satisfaction and workplace culture.

Employee Insights Behind the Certification

The recognition stems from an employee survey measuring overall workplace engagement, where an impressive 80% of respondents stated they believed JEB was a great place to work. Notably, several key factors contributed to this high positive response rate:

1. Superior Products and Services: An astounding 100% of the sales team felt confident that their product, EPCOAT, is highly valued by customers. This showcases the team’s pride in offering exceptional products that make a difference.

2. Celebration of Achievements: JEB cultivates a culture of celebration, recognizing milestones not only during significant events like the annual MVP awards but also on personal occasions such as birthdays and new family additions. Regular acknowledgment fosters a supportive workplace environment.

3. Unique Benefits that Matter: JEB prioritizes a robust benefit system that integrates seamlessly with employees' daily lives. The company has implemented over five new benefits in the past three years, aimed at enhancing employee interactions and overall happiness.

This emphasis on not just business growth but also on nurturing a positive work environment reflects JEB’s commitment to its employees. The survey also highlighted recurring themes from open-ended questions about what employees value most: a supportive culture that encourages challenges and strong personal relationships among colleagues.

Leadership Commitment and Future Goals

Takeya Ota, the representative director, emphasized the importance of this recognition, viewing it as a catalyst for even greater improvements. He recognizes that while the certification is an achievement, there is still room for growth. Ota stated, "We will continue to listen carefully to our employees and keep refining our workplace culture, systems, and environment."

The company’s proactive approach to enhancing challenge-related support, fostering robust interpersonal relations, and instilling work pride continues to define JEB’s ethos as a desirable workplace. Ota's aspiration is to ensure every employee feels they have made the right choice by joining JEB.

Understanding Great Place to Work Certification

The Great Place to Work® certification provides companies with a way to demonstrate their commitment to workplace excellence based on employee feedback. This internationally recognized evaluation measures workplace culture and engagement in over 170 countries, analyzing over 21,000 companies annually. In Japan, it is administered by the Great Place to Work® Institute, which grants licenses to local organizations facilitating the assessments.

A Look at JEB Corporation

Established in 2002, JEB Corporation is a service enterprise located in Yokohama. Its core business focuses on providing high-quality floor coating solutions through the flagship EPCOAT product line. The company also offers maintenance products and various coatings, with a strong emphasis on innovation and tackling social challenges, such as infrastructure deterioration, through initiatives like drone-assisted wall inspections. JEB’s dedication to employee satisfaction reflects its broader mission to enhance the quality of both its services and its workplace culture.

Company Overview

• - Name: JEB Corporation
• - CEO: Takeya Ota
• - Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
• - Website: jeb.bz
• - Established: April 2002
• - Capital: 300 million yen
• - Services: EPCOAT floor coating installation, maintenance, variousize coating services, real estate information portal management.

With this new recognition under its belt, JEB Corporation aims to keep improving its workplace environment and continue delivering exceptional value to its customers.