Panasonic has announced that it will aim to introduce a "selective three-day work week system" that allows employees to take three days off a week if they so desire, in order to realize diverse work styles.

This was revealed by Panasonic President Yuki Kusumi at a briefing session held online on the 6th.



At the briefing session, in order to realize various work styles, we aim to introduce a "selective three-day work week system" in which employees can take three days off a week if they wish, and the increased holidays are side jobs and self-learning. It means that it is supposed to be used for such time.



Along with the movement to review the way of working due to the corona, the number of companies that take three days or more a week is increasing, and the government has included the idea of ​​encouraging the introduction of a "selective three-day weekly system" in the "bone-buoying policy" decided last year. I'm out.



President Kusumi said that he would proceed with discussions with the labor union toward the introduction, and said, "Since there are employees with diverse personalities and abilities, it is the company's goal to achieve a balance between work and life. It's a responsibility. "



In addition, at the briefing session, it will be clarified that we will utilize telework at home etc. and aim to introduce a system that allows employees to choose whether or not to move alone, and we will flexibly review the system according to changes in working style. I showed my thoughts.