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NSK's Commitment to Women's Empowerment on International Women's Day

On March 8, 2026, in recognition of International Women's Day (IWD), NSK Ltd., a company headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, under the leadership of President and CEO Akitoshi Ichii, is launching robust initiatives focused on women's health and promoting diversity. The 2026 IWD theme, "Give to gain," emphasizes compassion and collaboration, which NSK has adopted as the core of its efforts to enhance opportunities for women in the workplace.

In previous years, NSK has made strides in supporting women's health and career development. This year, to align with the IWD theme, NSK is taking a proactive step by organizing an online seminar on March 19, focusing on the theme of "Menopause." This event is primarily aimed at NSK group employees and their families, delivering crucial insights into understanding menopause, along with self-care strategies for pre-menopausal women. The seminar aims to facilitate mutual understanding across age and gender lines, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and work healthily.

Moreover, NSK is also promoting events internationally, with its subsidiaries in Europe and America conducting a seminar on March 5 (local time) to discuss how women can connect their experiences of personal development and leadership with the empowerment of others. This demonstrates NSK's commitment to global initiatives that resonate with the spirit of IWD.

Background on International Women's Day

International Women’s Day was proposed by the United Nations on March 8, 1975, during International Women’s Year and was officially adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1977. It serves as a day dedicated to gender equality and inspiring action across the globe.

Past Initiatives and Support by NSK

Over the years, NSK has published various resources aimed at supporting female employees, including a guidebook on balancing work and fertility treatments in 2022 and a healthcare guide aimed at promoting women's health scheduled for 2024.

Strategy for Diverse Workforce

NSK's approaches to human capital management are centered on three core goals: creating a company that welcomes diverse talent, enabling diverse individuals to enhance their skills and grow, and ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. These objectives form the foundation of NSK's human resources policies and strategies, which are tightly interwoven with its management strategies aiming for transformative challenges.

Health Management Commitment

NSK firmly believes that the physical and mental well-being of every employee and their families is vital to creating a vibrant workplace. The company's health management initiatives emphasize the crucial connection between healthy employees and enhanced corporate value. NSK has established a proactive health management system, which includes the "NSK Health Management Declaration" and a basic policy outline to ensure everyone’s well-being.

Support for Work-Life Balance

Recognizing the diverse needs of its workforce, NSK has long-established systems that exceed legal requirements for balancing work and caregiving responsibilities. The company emphasizes not merely providing support but also fostering environments where employees can showcase their abilities effectively. Various initiatives allow for a harmonious blend of work and medical treatments, ensuring employees can continue to work authentically.

Promoting Women's Participation

Advancing women's participation is recognized as a key management challenge by NSK. By increasing the number of women who thrive and contribute energetically, NSK aims to drive diversity and inclusion, thereby enhancing its competitive edge. Efforts include elevation of the female ratio in recruitment, the establishment of supportive environments that allow for work-life balance, and the expansion of career opportunities for women.

About NSK

Since producing Japan's first bearings in 1916, NSK has contributed to industrial advancement with over a century of innovative products and technology, including bearings and automotive components. Expanding internationally since the early 1960s, NSK now operates in approximately 30 countries, ranking third globally in the bearing sector and leading in fields like ball screws and electric power steering.

With the mission “MOTION & CONTROL™,” NSK aims to contribute to a safe and smooth society, preserve the global environment, and strengthen connections among people across national boundaries. As part of its commitment to societal contributions and business progress, NSK envisions creating “new movements” in line with its NSK Vision 2026.

For more information about NSK, visit NSK Corporate Website.