Shiseido Group is dedicated to fostering long-term employer-employee relationships by adhering to legal standards and practices across the countries and regions where we operate. We prioritize diversity and aim to create rewarding workplaces in line with the Shiseido Code of Conduct and Ethics.
For more details, please refer to Social Data.
Shiseido offers employment opportunities for new and recent graduates, as well as mid-career professionals with experience. We are committed to inclusivity and actively recruit individuals with disabilities, regardless of their career stage. Our employment system is continuously refined to accommodate diverse working styles and provide varied opportunities.
Shiseido has introduced a system to re-hire employees after they reach the retirement age (age 60) since 2006. In 2021, the system was updated to the EL Partners Advanced Program, incorporating the concept of a role-based grading system, to allow highly motivated employees who wish to grow and contribute to the Company to continue playing an active role regardless of age.
The Shiseido Group in Japan employs fixed-term employees based on labor-related laws and regulations and provides appropriate treatment with various social insurance and holidays stipulated by the law according to employment regulations and various other regulations. For fixed-term employees whose total contract period exceeds five years at the Company, we switch their employment contract to an indefinite-term contract upon request in accordance with the law established in 2018.
Temporary employees work at the Shiseido Group in Japan according to the Worker Dispatch Law. With regard to the employment of temporary employees at the Shiseido Group, we implement various measures such as concluding agreements with employment agencies, development and management of registers, and appointment of personnel in charge of management, all of which is based on the Worker Dispatch Law policy related to measures that should be established regarding employment agencies and other relevant laws and regulations. Shiseido continuously and appropriately responds to amendments in or reinterpretations of respective laws and regulations.
Shiseido has transitioned from a seniority-based wage system to one that is clearly defined by roles, job responsibilities, and achievements. Our evaluation system is designed to be fair and transparent, guided by established rules and guidelines that are widely accepted by employees. This approach ensures equitable treatment and recognition of employee contributions.
For more information, please refer to Fair Evaluation.
In the Shiseido Group in Japan, the ratio of men’s average monthly salaries to women’s is 100:92 for manager positions, 100:94 for career path positions, and 100:112 for beauty consultant positions. (2025 results)
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Shiseido is committed to fostering a "rich and comfortable life" for employees and their families by enhancing employee benefits and improving working conditions.
In addition to various programs to help employees balance work with childcare and family care, asset-building support including accumulated savings and an employee stock ownership program, and a consolation payment program, we have implemented a Cafeteria Plan (an optional employee benefits plan)*. The plan provides a range of options tailored to the diverse lifestyles and needs of our employees, covering areas such as "workplace revitalization," "self-development," "childcare and family care," and "health promotion". Employees can select the support programs that best suit their individual circumstances.
Shiseido Group is dedicated to assisting employees with their life and financial management plans. Our retirement benefit program includes both a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension or advance retirement allowance, allowing employees to choose the option that best fits their needs. Through the defined contribution pension plan, we encourage employees to take an active role in planning for their post-retirement lives by providing comprehensive information on asset management and investment strategies. Some of our overseas Group companies also offer a combination of defined benefit systems, lump-sum retirement allowances, and defined contribution plans.
Shiseido Group is committed to fostering transparent communication regarding its corporate activities and collaboratively addressing challenges, grounded in the belief that “strong labor-management relationships are essential to effective corporate governance.” Labor unions are established within Shiseido and several of its Group companies, including those located overseas. In Japan, the Shiseido Labor Union (Shiseido Union) operates under the Union Shop System, representing employees from Shiseido Company, Limited, Shiseido Japan Co., Ltd. and various affiliates.
In the preamble of their labor agreement, Shiseido and Shiseido Union affirm their commitment to “acknowledge the social responsibilities of Shiseido’s business, work towards the sustainable growth of the Company, and enhance the economic and social well-being of employees, thereby nurturing labor-management relationships founded on goodwill and trust.” In line with this commitment, both parties strive to respect each other's roles and engage in management councils and labor-management discussions that address a range of topics. Specifically, we prioritize labor-management dialogues focused on employee treatment and benefits, work style reform, and the effective management of working hours, including initiatives to reduce excessive working hours, ensuring that business operations remain sustainable. Discussions at each site in Japan are tailored to address the specific labor-management concerns of that location. Additionally, overseas Group companies operate in compliance with local labor laws and regulations, working diligently to cultivate and maintain healthy labor-management relationships through open communication among the Company, labor unions, and employees.
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