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Oisix's Commitment to Supporting Employee Return from Parental Leave

Oisix ra daichi Co., Ltd. is dedicated to enhancing its workplace culture by creating a supportive atmosphere for employees rejoining the workforce after parental leave. Based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, the company has publicly unveiled its unique "Return-to-Work Certificate" template and accompanying support program aimed at easing this transition. This year marks the 10th anniversary of their return-to-work ceremony, where employees returning from leave are warmly welcomed back with the heartfelt phrase, "Welcome Back!"

In line with recent legislative advancements, the company seeks to emphasize the importance of a positive return experience. The revised Childcare and Family Care Leave Law, effective in stages over 2025, obligates organizations to confirm employees' intentions to take parental leave while offering flexible working arrangements, such as altered start times, telecommuting options, and part-time opportunities.

However, challenges remain when it comes to adjusting back to work, as employees often face uncertainties about catching up on work responsibilities and managing the balancing act between parenting and professional duties. Oisix's efforts aim to provide effective solutions to support employees during this critical phase.

Officially Sharing Support Programs

Since 2017, Oisix has organized a formal return-to-work ceremony to alleviate the anxieties experienced by employees resuming their roles. This ceremony serves as a platform for coworkers and supervisors to express their welcome, facilitating a smoother reintegration process. Additionally, comprehensive support programs that include pre-return seminars, one-on-one meetings, and networking opportunities among returnees have been implemented to ensure a holistic approach to easing the transition back into the workplace.

In celebration of this milestone anniversary, Oisix plans to share the template for the Return-to-Work Certificate and details of their support program on their official note page. By doing so, the company hopes to inspire a wider societal movement to support employees in their return-to-work journeys across various industries and company sizes. Access the materials on their official note here: Oisix Note.

Addressing Everyday Challenges with Product Offerings

Despite the establishment of institutional support, several practical challenges persist post-return. One significant challenge is meal preparation. The period immediately following the return to work requires a reestablishment of daily routines, during which the burden of meal preparation can seem particularly overwhelming. Oisix aims to alleviate this concern with the introduction of a trial set of their dinner service, "Deli Oisix," as part of their Spring New Life Support Campaign. With easy-to-prepare options that require only minimal heating, this offering is designed to ease the daily cooking hassles with a variety of vegetable-based dishes.

Launch Date: April 2, 2026
Price: 2980 JPY (tax included)
For more information, visit: Deli Oisix

Introducing Oisix

Founded in 2000, Oisix is an EC delivery service that prioritizes providing safe and organic ingredients directly to consumers' tables. Offering a selection of organic vegetables and minimally processed goods, their service operates under the guiding principle that "the producers should trust their products enough to feed them to their children." With over 360,703 members as of December 2025, their reach extends nationwide across Japan. Their meal kits, known as 'Kit Oisix', combine necessary ingredients and recipes and have surpassed 250 million servings delivered, reflecting their popularity and demand.

About Oisix ra daichi Co., Ltd.

Oisix ra daichi Co., Ltd. delivers a varied array of agricultural products and meal kits branded under names such as "Oisix," "Radish Boya," and "Daichi wo Mamoru Kai.” Their subsidiary companies manage food service operations for schools and healthcare facilities while tackling issues of food insecurity through mobile grocery services. Oisix is committed to sustainable retail practices, pursuing goals aligned with SDGs by minimizing food waste across the supply chain, thereby enriching our communities through responsible food delivery practices. For more details, visit: Oisix ra daichi.