Diversity and Inclusion
Fundamental Approach
We believe that we can achieve further growth of Daihatsu by creating an environment in which each employee can maximize their abilities, regardless of gender, age, nationality, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or the presence of children. We aim to both promote understanding of diversity and inclusion and to become a company that leaves no one behind and enables employees to experience job satisfaction.
Empowerment of Women in the Workplace
Fundamental Approach
Daihatsu has been using the empowerment of women in the workplace, balancing work and child-raising, and other issues as opportunities to promote work-life balance for all employees.
Daihatsu’s Goals in Line with the Act on the Promotion of Women’s Active Engagement in Professional Life and the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children
Goal: March 31, 2030
1. To double the number of women in managerial positions (100) (compared to FY2026)
2. 20% reduction in overtime worked outside the prescribed working hours by management personnel (compared to FY2026)
3. To ensure childcare leave is taken by 100% of eligible male and female employees
Initiatives
Menstrual Pain Experience Sessions and Menopause Seminars
The Kyoto (Oyamazaki) Plant held menstrual pain experience sessions and menopause seminars. During the menstrual pain experience sessions, participants used specialized equipment to experience a portion of the pain and deepen their understanding of the challenges involved. In the menopause seminars, participants of all genders learned about the physical and mental changes associated with menopause. Through these initiatives, participants deepened their understanding of one another’s physical conditions and health challenges, creating opportunities to build a more people-friendly workplace. Through these efforts, Daihatsu aims to establish workplaces where employees of all genders can continue working comfortably while strengthening support for balancing work and personal responsibilities.
Empowerment of People with Disabilities in the Workplace
Fundamental Approach
When hiring people with disabilities, Daihatsu aims to promote an environment in which all divisions in the company accept personnel and grow together with them.
Targets
Statutory employment rate: 2.5%
Employment rate: 2.6%*
* Targets and results as of June 1, 2026
Initiatives
Employment Retention
- Preventing mismatches after hiring through pre-employment interviews and workplace tours
- Assigning dedicated support personnel for employees with disabilities at each workplace
- Providing follow-up support in cooperation with occupational health staff and external specialists
Infrastructure Development
- Developing worksite systems capable of handling office work, light work, and small-item packaging
- Installing wheelchair-accessible restrooms, break rooms, and relaxation rooms
Employment at Worksites
- Promoting the hiring of recent graduates from special needs schools and part-time employees
Work-Life Balance Support Measures
Fundamental Approach
We have introduced systems to help support employees in balancing their work and private lives.
Initiatives
Daihatsu’s Work-Life Balance Support System (Excerpt)
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| Medical treatment Infertility treatment |
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Shortened Work Hour System
Employees can make use of a shortened work hour system until their children finish their third year of junior high. Work hours can be set with fine precision, whether a 4-, 5-, 6-, or 7-hour day, whichever suits the circumstances of each household.
Nursing Care Leave (Long-Term) Program
Daihatsu allows employees to take up to a cumulative total of two years of caregiving leave per family member requiring nursing care, and supports balancing caregiving and work by allowing the leave to be taken in separate periods.
Nursery for Daihatsu Group Employees
Daihatsu opened and has operated the Daihatsu no Mori Hoikuen Nursery in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture for Daihatsu Group employees since 2019. It was planned by a working group focused on women under the keyword of “creating together.” It is a facility that is designed to accommodate employees who are trying to balance work and childcare.
Inside Daihatsu no Mori Hoikuen Nursery
Empowerment of Senior Employees in the Workplace
Fundamental Approach
Daihatsu has established a system based on continued employment up to age 65 so employees can continue fully utilizing the skills and know-how they have developed within the company even after reaching retirement age.
In manufacturing workplaces, Daihatsu promotes the creation of workplaces, production lines, and processes that are easy for all employees to work in. The company is working to reduce physical strain and create production environments where employees can continue working actively over the long term.
Initiatives
- Processes, equipment, and machinery are reviewed based on the results of ergonomic evaluations. Daihatsu also continuously gathers feedback from employees performing the work and advances efforts to create more worker-friendly processes.
Active Acceptance of Foreign Technical Interns and Employees
Fundamental Approach
We have been accepting foreign technical interns since 2015 to contribute to the development of automotive industries in Southeast Asia.
Acceptance Record
An average of approximately 380 trainees accepted annually (from Indonesia)
Initiatives
Working Conditions
Based on the basic policies of the government’s intern training systems, we provide our interns with the same salary and other benefits and leave as full-time employees in similar positions.
Living Environment
Daihatsu provides living environments that take trainees’ religions, cultures, and customs into consideration, including halal meals and dedicated prayer spaces.
Employment After Completion of Training
Many go on to serve in Daihatsu Group companies in their home countries or as specialist technicians (auto technicians) at Daihatsu distributors in Japan.
New Graduate Recruitment
We accept new graduates fairly and equitably regardless of their nationalities, and foreign employees are active in a variety of divisions.
Welfare and Benefits
Fundamental Approach
We strive to ensure that Daihatsu has the facilities and equipment needed for people to work with peace of mind, lifestyle support policies that all ages of employees are happy to have, and to expand the choices available based on individuals’ diversifying preferences. Various systems have been structured so employees can utilize them according to their diverse life stages and work styles, and Daihatsu strives to provide clear explanations regarding eligibility and operational procedures.
Overview of Welfare and Benefits
Initiatives
Daihatsu Recreation Club (DRC)
The Daihatsu Recreation Club (DRC) is an employee welfare program designed to promote employee health and strengthen camaraderie. Through company-wide events, branch events, workplace-based mingling activities, and club activities, the DRC promotes communication across departments and locations.
Daihatsu Ekiden Race
Other Initiatives
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| Anniversary Events | Company-wide internal events held to commemorate DRC anniversaries |
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| Head Office Events | Company-wide internal events |
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| Branch Events | Events Organized by Each Workplace (Branch) |
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| Workplace Communication Enhancement Initiatives | Workplace-Based Events ¥500 subsidy per person |
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