Creation of a Healthy Workplace
Health and Productivity Management Declaration
DISCO places Employee Satisfaction Orientation (ESO) at the core of its management philosophy and considers the physical and mental wellbeing of its employees a prerequisite for enhancing corporate value. We believe that creating an environment in which employees can take on challenges with confidence is directly linked to achieving both sustainable growth and social responsibility.
Based on this philosophy, we established the “Principles of Health and Safety” in 2005 and, since 2013, have promoted “Excellence in Health” as one of our managerial objectives. These initiatives are more than employee benefits; they form an essential foundation for realizing the “creation of an environment that incorporates health, safety, and security” set out in DISCO VISION 2030.
DISCO has also built systems that enable employees to make autonomous choices and take on challenges through its unique organizational management initiatives, including Personal Will, PIM activities, and DISCO VALUES. We apply the same philosophy to health: rather than something to be managed by the company, health is viewed as an ability that employees develop for themselves. Based on this belief, the company and its employees work together to advance Excellence in Health.
We will continue to evolve our health and productivity management initiatives with a strong focus on employee satisfaction, contributing to employee fulfillment at work and the sustainable growth of the company, and thereby further advancing the realization of our corporate Mission.
Kazuma Sekiya
Representative Executive Officer and President
Organizational System to Support Health and Productivity Management
Health and Productivity Management Strategy Map
Health and productivity management indicators and KPIs
Related Information:Human Capital Strategy Data related to human capital
Achieving Excellence in Health through the Personal Will System
DISCO has created a system that enables employees to choose how they work based on their own intentions and to perform at their best in good health. The foundation of this system is Personal Will. Through this system, employees can choose which department they work in and what work they do, build relationships of trust with colleagues, and create an environment in which they can work in a healthy and engaged manner.
Personal Will uses an internal currency called “Will.” Employees earn Will by performing work and spend Will when using company or coworker resources, such as using equipment or asking someone else to carry out a task. Each employee’s Will earnings and spending are made visible and is also reflected in part of their bonus.
Personal Will is not merely a management accounting system; it is one of the management
strategies that underpin the way we work and manage the organization. Based on our policy
that “people perform at their best when acting of their own volition,” DISCO has created
a system in which employees expressing and acting on their own intentions contribute to
the evolution and overall optimization of the company, which in turn increases employee
motivation and fulfillment at work. Under Personal Will, employees decide for themselves
which department they work in (freedom of assignment and transfer)
and which work they take on (freedom of work and a prohibition on monopolizing work, among other principles).
Rather than following the conventional model in which the company or a manager decides
an employee’s department and duties, employees consider for themselves what work they
want to do and how to maintain relationships of trust with the company and their workplace,
while taking responsibility for their own words and actions.
This is DISCO’s model of autonomous management.
This system also has a significant positive effect on employee health. Whether employees
find their work enjoyable and whether they can trust the people they work with are
fundamentally important to their physical and mental wellbeing. DISCO therefore regards
“relationships of trust” and the “quality of relationships” as key themes in organizational
management. Freedom of transfer and freedom of work also mean recognizing employees’ freedom
to distance themselves from managers or coworkers they cannot trust, and employees are expected
to act in ways that avoid causing stress in their work and relationships. For example,
overtime is generally regarded as detrimental to health. While unwanted overtime can indeed
be harmful, DISCO accepts overtime that employees choose for themselves and enjoy.
Through Personal Will, each employee can control their own workload, choosing either to work
more or to limit the amount of work they take on. This freedom allows employees to pursue
genuine fulfillment at work and wellbeing. As a result, the percentage of employees assessed
as highly stressed in DISCO’s stress checks was 2.6 % in FY2024, far below the national average.
Note: The national average of 14.6 % is based on p. 1 of the Japan Federation of Occupational
Health Organizations’ “2024 Report on Stress Check Service Results.”
Group-Wide Initiatives to Achieve Excellence in Health (Health MBO)
Every year, DISCO includes a health-related “Health MBO” among its management objectives.
Employees in all departments, including those at overseas locations, participate in these initiatives,
enabling the entire DISCO Group to proactively promote better health. A different theme is
set each year according to current health issues, and employees improve their health literacy
through seminars and specific improvement activities.
A common achievement measure is used across the Group to assess progress. Will is paid
based on each department’s results and is reflected in employee bonuses.
This structure encourages not only behavioral change by individual employees but also
a culture in which the entire organization works together toward Excellence in Health,
allowing the initiatives to become self-sustaining.
*The apps used for these initiatives are developed in-house by DISCO. (The image shows an app used for the FY2023 initiative.)
“Excellence in Improving Presenteeism” (FY2024)
Presenteeism is a condition in which an employee is at work but unable to perform at their full potential because of a health problem. Leaving presenteeism unaddressed can reduce both employee fulfillment at work and productivity. This initiative therefore aimed to help employees develop the self-management skills needed not only to maintain their health on a daily basis, but also to respond appropriately when they experience health problems.
After attending seminars to understand presenteeism and activities designed to help each employee gain a concrete understanding of the costs and impacts of leaving the underlying health issues unaddressed, employees worked on improving their own health issues, and presenteeism was measured. As a result, “presenteeism” has become part of the common vocabulary within DISCO and is now something employees consider in their everyday work.
Excellence in Self Care (2023)
“Self-care” is defined as taking a proactive interest in one’s health on a day-to-day basis and maintaining one’s health through appropriate lifestyle changes. Based on this definition, DISCO implemented an initiative that encouraged employees to learn about self-care and then transform it into a habit. As part of this initiative, health-related actions were divided into several categories, such as diet, exercise, and sleep, and points were assigned to each action. By having each department then compete to earn the most points, DISCO cultivated an environment in which all employees came together to focus on their health.
Past Initiatives
Excellence in Eye Health (2022)
To prevent reduction in productivity due to eye disease and eyestrain, DISCO conducted an activity to maintain employees' eye health. All employees acquired the necessary knowledge regarding maintaining eye health and came up with countermeasures against tasks and habits that could affect their eye health. In addition, employees regularly checked how healthy their eyes were by performing monthly self-checks.
Excellence in Immunity (2021)
We carried out these activities with the aim of maintaining the immune system and entrenching lifestyle habits that further improve immunity, while also learning about the immune system itself. We aimed for each employee to work toward strengthening their immune system and build a body resistant to bacteria and viruses through establishing health habits, such as those related to exercise, diet, and sleep.
Excellence in Posture (2020)
In fiscal year 2020, DISCO employees worked to achieve
“Excellence in Posture.”
All employees aimed to become aware of their posture and make
good posture a habit. Employees checked their own posture,
identified poor posture and habits, and gained knowledge
regarding good posture and the impact of poor posture.
In this activity, employees also learned stretches and exercises
that will improve their posture by implementing posture
improvement activities that best suit them. Employees cheered
each other on in these activities, creating an environment where
nobody becomes discouraged.
Excellence in Dental Health (2019)
In fiscal year 2019, DISCO employees conducted activities based
on the theme “Excellence in Dental Health.”
All employees turned their attention to oral health, gaining
detailed knowledge regarding teeth and gums and learning about
oral diseases and their health risks. In addition, they learned
proper brushing techniques, received dental checkups at the
office, and were encouraged to seek treatment at a dental clinic
if necessary.
This theme aimed to make dental checkups a habit for employees
and encouraged periodic checkups for all employees with the
support of the DISCO Health Insurance Society. This leads to
treatment being sought at an earlier stage, reducing the dental
treatment cost per employee.
Better Health through Team Competition (2016～2018)
In fiscal year 2016, DISCO employees worked in teams to achieve “Excellence in Personal Wellbeing” by conducting activities based on the theme “Better Health through Team Competition.” By organizing themselves into teams, employees were able to work on improving their health while providing encouragement to one another. In fiscal years 2017 and 2018, we furthered efforts in “Better Health through Team Competition,” with employees presenting their own methods for improving health and measuring their BMI every week, leading to a further increase in health awareness.
Excellence in Personal Wellbeing (2015)
In fiscal year 2015, DISCO conducted activities based on the theme “Excellence in Personal Wellbeing.” Employees gained a better understanding of their yearly health checkups by participating in study sessions led by public health nurses on interpreting checkup results and by taking a test on “Excellence in Personal Wellbeing.” In addition, each employee chose a checkup examination result related to lifestyle illnesses to improve and then worked on improving related lifestyle habits.
Other Initiatives
Below are some of the various initiatives carried out jointly by the Human Resources Department, occupational health staff, and the DISCO Health Insurance Society.
On-Site Health Screenings, Tests, and Other Services, and Subsidies for External Medical Services
DISCO provides influenza vaccinations, gynecological screenings, and dental checkups on-site every year. These are offered multiple times a year so that employees can receive vaccinations and screenings during breaks in their work without having to visit a medical facility. (Some events are also available to dispatch employees and contract workers.)
In addition, DISCO organizes a range of on-site health events in response to health issues identified by the company and employee needs, including allergy tests, measles and rubella antibody tests, and shingles vaccinations. The company also subsidizes the cost of certain services received outside the company, with some subsidies also available to employees’ dependent family members.
Creating an Environment That Encourages Exercise
DISCO provides exercise facilities at each of its sites and places strong emphasis on creating an environment in which anyone can exercise with ease. In addition to a wide range of facilities, including fitness gyms, swimming pools, gymnasiums, tennis courts, futsal courts, and softball fields, large communal baths are also available, allowing employees to stay active and refresh themselves as part of their daily routine. (Click here for details.)
Lessons led by dedicated instructors and in-house club activities are also actively offered, providing opportunities for employees to interact with one another.
Supporting Healthy Eating
With the aim of promoting health and employee satisfaction through food, DISCO operates its own cafeterias at its Hiroshima and Nagano plants. Menus are supervised by registered dietitians and include a wide variety of daily lunch options as well as well-stocked salad bars.
Breakfast and dinner are also provided to accommodate diverse working styles. Lunch and dinner are available at the head office as well, supporting employees who devote themselves fully to their work through the meals we provide.
Motivating Healthy Behavior through Incentives
DISCO has introduced a system in which employees earn points by recording activities in a dedicated app developed in-house. Eligible activities include smoking status, whether employees have undergone follow-up examinations, daily step counts, and measurements such as weight and blood pressure. Employees receive cash incentives based on the number of points earned.
This system encourages behavioral change beyond the Personal Will framework and helps employees turn daily health activities into habits.
Fitbit Health Promotion Program
DISCO provides employees with Fitbit activity trackers that can monitor exercise, diet, sleep, and other health-related data, and offers programs that make use of these devices. Employees can work on improving their health while having fun and staying motivated, for example by competing with coworkers on step counts or calorie intake management and by sharing ways to improve their sleep scores.
Support Program to Recover from Metabolic Syndrome
DISCO provides a support program for employees aged 40 or older who meet the criteria for Specific Health Guidance. Employees can choose a course suited to their individual lifestyle, including a three-month lifestyle improvement course that uses an activity tracker and consultations with specialists, a course focused primarily on improving diet, or a course centered on exercise.
Addressing Women’s Health Issues
Since FY2014, DISCO has provided on-site gynecological screenings that, in principle, require no out-of-pocket payment by employees. Subsidies are also available for screenings received outside the company.
DISCO also holds seminars on women’s health. By having employees watch seminar videos during the waiting period after blood collection at regular on-site health checkups, the company has created a system that ensures many employees, regardless of gender, have an opportunity to learn about women’s health.
Smoking Cessation Measures
In cooperation with the DISCO Health Insurance Society, DISCO provides a smoking cessation support program at no cost to employees. In addition to regularly tracking each participant’s progress, the program strengthens support for quitting by providing advice tailored to the individual.
DISCO also organizes a “Smoking Cessation Derby,” in which employees who want to quit smoking sign up as participants and are encouraged by coworkers across the company. By involving employees beyond those directly attempting to quit, the initiative helps foster a company-wide atmosphere of support for smoking cessation. (The image shows an app developed in-house by DISCO.)
Mental Health Care
DISCO uses its annual stress checks not only as an opportunity for employees to become aware of their own condition, but also to broaden company-wide interest in mental health care by having the President share the results of group analysis with employees at town meetings. In addition, practical initiatives such as Health MBO are used to strengthen employees’ self-care capabilities.
Occupational physicians, public health nurses, and the Human Resources Department are also available at all times for counseling and consultation. Support is provided not only to employees themselves but also to managers and coworkers seeking advice, helping to establish a culture of line care throughout the company.
External Ranking
In recognition of its ongoing commitment to health and productivity management, DISCO has been certified under the Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi.
(For details, please refer to Action! Health and Productivity Management [external website].)
Last updated: 2026/09/03
