Workplaces Thriving on Diversity

Workplaces where People Respect Each Other's Individuality

Based on our fundamental belief that "all corporate activity originates first of all with and for people," the Yamaha Motor group has clearly defined its stance on human rights in its Code of Ethics. We believe that in order to create vibrant workplaces, first and foremost it is vital to create an environment where we mutually respect the individuality of each person.
At Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., we conduct career surveys on all permanent employees as part of our human resource measures, based on the concepts that the relationship between the company and our employees is defined as a "business partnership" and the role of the company is to provide an "attractive workplace for autonomous individuals." These surveys involve a self-evaluation by the employee as well as an evaluation by their superior regarding their assigned work roles, while giving them an opportunity for consultation on their career plans over the next three years.

Stable Employment for People with Disabilities

Sign language class

In accordance with our policy of "operating workplaces where the disabled can work together with the able-bodied," Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has established the Disabled Employment Promotion Committee, and is working to improve the workplace environment through measures such as having analyses of organizational work and other tasks conducted by committee members assigned to each division.
As of December 31, 2010, the company employed 76 severely disabled persons and 59 mildly disabled persons, thus achieving a disabled employment rate of 1.86% (135 persons in total). Furthermore, in order to provide multi-faceted support for workplaces where people with disabilities work, the company is also putting a great deal of effort into measures for improving communication, such as offering sign language and note-taking classes, etc.

Post-retirement Re-employment Program

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has introduced a post-retirement re-employment program that allows personnel who desire to work past the age of 60 to use the knowledge and skills they have acquired through their many years of work experience. This system is now firmly established and facilitates the passing on of valuable experience and know-how to younger employees.

Employee Awareness Survey

With the objective of creating a lively workplace environment, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has been continuously implementing its Employee Awareness Survey to grasp the status of employee awareness and realities of the workplace. The survey includes questions under the following categories: management, workplaces, job duties, superiors, the human resource system, and legal and ethical compliance. The issues that emerge from the results of the survey were conveyed through feedback meetings to the management and each department head and are used to affect relevant measures.