NN Life Insurance Achieves Top Employer Japan Certification for 2026

NN Life Insurance Achieves Top Employer Japan 2026 Certification

NN Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (President: Marius Popescu, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo) has once again gained recognition from the Top Employers Institute based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, achieving the Top Employer Japan 2026 certification for the seventh consecutive year. Notably, this year, it secured the top position among companies in Japan.

This accolade stems from various initiatives aimed at nurturing employee leadership, as exemplified by their comprehensive development programs. These include a job-based employment system and an internal job posting system that facilitate career growth and skill enhancement for employees. NN Life places great emphasis on respecting employee autonomy and continuously promotes a collaborative and flexible working environment.

Furthermore, the initiatives such as the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Club, which has been active since 2021, underline the organization's commitment to fostering a workplace grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The recognition as a Top Employer in Japan reflects NN Life's innovative approach in leveraging technology for HR data analysis and employee surveys. The company seeks to create an environment that enables every employee to perform at their best, enhancing the overall employee experience from recruitment through to resignation. The organization has been assessed on several key aspects that contribute to preserving a work culture where employees can thrive and achieve job satisfaction.

Evaluation Highlights

The company's HR mission focuses on attracting, developing, retaining talent, and creating an environment where all employees can unleash their potential. To meet these objectives, NN Life has executed initiatives that invest in employee growth to foster a healthy, inclusive, and happy workplace atmosphere.

1. Skill Development Programs: The organization plans and operates training programs that facilitate upskilling and reskilling based on an analysis of future required skills. This includes division-wide training events known as “Campus Events,” management and leadership development programs, as well as opportunities for internal job mobility even in international positions.

2. Flexible Working Practices: NN Life continues to promote Activity-Based Working (ABW), allowing employees to choose the optimal workspace based on their tasks, liberating them from the constraints of time and location.

3. Data-Driven Policies: By actively analyzing employee feedback and various data sets, NN Life ensures that its systems and policies are effectively addressing employee needs.

4. Promoting DEI Culture: The company fosters a workplace that advances Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, creating an atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and equitable opportunities prevail.

5. Digital Innovation in HR: By enhancing employee information management systems and promoting automation in processes using digital technologies, NN Life is at the forefront of modernizing HR functions.

The Top Employers certification is awarded based on an extensive international survey conducted annually by the Top Employers Institute, assessing HR practices in 20 key areas that contribute to an exceptional employee environment. To date, about 2,500 companies across 131 countries have received this prestigious recognition.

Going forward, NN Life Insurance strives to instill customer-oriented values within its corporate culture while promoting flexibility and adaptability within the organization. This approach aims to create a secure working environment that empowers employees to perform at their very best for customers, all the while safeguarding the essential values cherished by small and medium-sized enterprises and committing to sustainable growth as a leading life insurance company.