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Grow Skill Launches Self-Care Seminar to Boost Workplace Productivity

In a significant move to enhance employee well-being and productivity, Grow Skill Co., Ltd. has announced the launch of its latest seminar, titled "KARADA KAICHO for Improved Performance," starting from September 3, 2025. This interactive seminar is designed to address common workplace challenges such as shoulder stiffness, lower back pain, and afternoon drowsiness—all while sitting at your desk.

The seminar aims to institutionalize self-care practices at the workplace level, contributing to productivity enhancement, employee retention, and improved engagement. It accommodates both online and in-person formats, requiring no special attire or prior preparation from the participants.

Key Features of the Seminar

• - Supporting the Implementation of Health Management: In just 60 minutes, employees will actively participate and experience the seminar, making it easy to integrate into the workplace environment.
• - Addressing Presenteeism: The seminar focuses on self-care strategies for combating shoulder and lower back discomfort and managing post-lunch drowsiness to maintain afternoon productivity.
• - Ongoing Support: Follow-up Q&A sessions, one-minute surveys, and management reports are included to ensure the learnings are applied beyond the seminar.

Background: Why Focus on Health Management Now?

With the rise of prolonged sitting and increased digital tasks, issues like stiffness, pain, and fatigue have become commonplace, leading to decreased concentration, an increase in errors, and diminished communication quality—known as presenteeism. This seminar emphasizes action over theory, providing practical routines that can be introduced in daily work life.

Seminar Overview

• - Title: KAICHO for Improved Performance (Practical Health Management Seminar)
• - Duration: 60 minutes (flexible)
• - Target Audience: All employees, HR, management, hygiene committees, call center employees, etc.
• - Format: Online or in-person (nationwide)
• - Capacity: Up to 50 participants for online sessions; in-person numbers adjusted based on venue size.
• - Cost: Estimates provided based on number of participants and format.
• - Requirements: Standard seating and internet connection for online sessions. No special attire or tools required.
• - Application: Interested participants can apply through the official page here.

Program Breakdown (60 minutes)

1. Self-Check: Understand current pain levels, concentration, and muscle strength to visualize discomfort.
2. Understanding Causes of Stiffness: Illustrated explanations of "stiffness and poor posture" cycles to comprehend the impact on work efficiency.
3. Self-Exercise Time: Experience simple and effective seated exercises, such as shoulder rolls, external rotation training, and chair squats that can be practiced immediately.
4. Dietary Improvements & Drowsiness Management: Quick and actionable advice on meals to boost muscle and reduce post-lunch fatigue, suitable for busy schedules.
5. Habit Formation Examples: Set regular exercise times and propose easy-to-follow protocols that everyone can adopt.
6. Recap: Review the seminar contents and key takeaways to ensure understanding.

Features of the Health Management Initiative

• - Low Participation Barriers: Everyone can join in professional attire, seated, making it accessible for all.
• - High Replicability: The session’s design allows easy incorporation into pre-meeting, lunch, or end-of-day routines.
• - Operational Support: Participants’ feedback through one-minute surveys helps propose follow-up measures for ongoing health initiatives.
• - Customizable Formats: Adapt the seminar to fit different job types (remote vs. onsite) and provide recorded sessions.
• - Utilization in Health Management Recognition Criteria: The seminar supports criteria such as "increasing opportunities for exercise" and "improving dietary habits" under health management accolades.

Use Cases

• - Launch event for annual health management initiatives
• - Comprehensive program for hygiene committees / safety and health conferences
• - Well-being programs hosted by HR and administration
• - Addressing presenteeism in call centers and back offices

Participant Testimonials

• - Male, 30s/manufacturing: "I now do one-minute self-care during breaks, and I feel quicker in transitioning between tasks."
• - Female, 30s/apparel: "Practicing quick shoulder and back exercises in between tasks has helped me maintain a steady pace in customer interactions."
• - Male, 40s/sales: "I use these techniques before meetings and find it easier to concentrate on business discussions."

Note: Results may vary based on individual differences.

Frequently Asked Questions

• - Q1: Is it effective to engage in short activities?

A: Yes, it’s designed to be easily incorporated into daily routines, making it sustainable.

• - Q2: Is the seminar effective online?

A: The main activities can be effectively conducted via video, ensuring a tangible experience.

• - Q3: Can it assist with health management recognition?

A: Examples of implementation can support recognition application.

• - Q4: Are pricing and duration flexible?

A: We offer personalized quotes based on format and attendance.

Seminar Developer Credits

The seminar was developed and supervised by Ken Tanaka, Conditioning Coach and Representative of BIANCA, specialized in improving work efficiency through health management.

Future Developments

Upcoming content will target management on body management strategies for subordinates, and fatigue management for sales positions. Interviews and media opportunities are also available.

Conclusion

Serve your team's health by joining Grow Skill's practical 60-minute seminar, aimed at promoting self-care while enhancing workplace performance. Enrollment is now open for interested participants. For more details and registration, please check the link above.

About Grow Skill

Grow Skill offers nationwide training seminars and qualifications for workforce development and is open to custom training solutions. Feel free to reach out for inquiries.