Message from the Chief Human Resource and Administration Officer
Greetings from the Newly Appointed Officer
My name is Kohei Ota. I was appointed as Chief Human Resource and Administration Officer in April 2025. I have been involved in overseas business development and manufacturing in the business division. While listening to on-site issues and needs, I will work to develop human resources and create a comfortable work environment. In addition, I will take on the daily challenge of achieving sustainable growth for the company as a whole and contributing to society.
Looking Back on FY2024
In FY2024 we received high acclaim for our efforts to create a comfortable workplace environment, which included recognition as an "Excellent Enterprise of Health and Productivity Management (White 500)" for the third consecutive year, and our first "Platinum Kurumin" and "PRIDE Index Gold" certifications. As for the progress of the GLP2026 mid-term business plan, six new female managers were appointed in April 2025, bringing the ratio of female managers to 12.3%, compared to the group's consolidated target ratio of 15% or more. The employment rate of people with disabilities was 2.9%, exceeding the legally mandated rate of 2.7% through the expansion of job opportunities.
The positive response rate for job satisfaction in the Employee Satisfaction Survey was 71.8% (up 0.7 points from last year), compared to our target of 80% or higher. Major initiatives include the expansion of training programs for younger employees and the launch of new training programs for managers and senior employees. Additionally, in our Commendation for Achievement, we have introduced a system that fairly evaluates diverse contributions by adding non-financial indicators as evaluation criteria and including activities not directly related to financial metrics. Through these initiatives, we hope to foster a corporate culture in which employees can grow and take on challenges independently.
Initiatives to Focus on in FY2025
My mission is to integrate business strategy with human resources strategy to enhance business effectiveness in key areas and ensure growth. To achieve this goal, we will work to maximize human capital by deepening cooperation with our business divisions. Specifically, we will secure and train personnel to work in key areas and to develop new products and cultivate new markets. Regarding the Anritsu Skills Training Center (A-SKILLs), established last fiscal year to develop talent for new business areas, we will launch training programs for domestic authorized dealers and overseas employees, in addition to the training already underway for domestic employees. Success comes only from your strengths. We will focus on creating an environment where employees' existing strengths are utilized in their work, as well as developing potential strengths by providing opportunities and feedback to employees from various perspectives. We will continue to enhance the strength of our entire organization by respecting, nurturing, and utilizing the individuality of each and every employee.
Through my interactions with various individuals, I have come to realize that the Anritsu Group's greatest strength lies in its corporate culture that values people. By promoting this people-oriented approach and people-oriented management, we strive to create a workplace where employees can balance their work and personal lives while working energetically with smiles on their faces. I would also like to create an organization where the company and its diverse employees can align their goals and work together with a sense of social contribution through our business.