Japanese companies MonotaRO and Sanyo Trading promote Diversity and Inclusion

Japanese companies MonotaRO and Sanyo Trading Co., Ltd. are conducting internal events to promote Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) within their workforces.

MonotaRO held its third “D&I Promotion Weeks!” from July 13 to August 3. The hybrid event included seminars on topics such as caregiving and career design, involving 871 employees across headquarters, logistics centers, and remote locations. The initiative aims to help employees view D&I as a personal priority, addressing issues like the rising number of people leaving jobs to provide family care.

Sanyo Trading Co., Ltd. is hosting its “D&I Promotion Week” from August 24 to August 28. The program focuses on identifying and improving unconscious bias through activities such as wheelchair accessibility experiences, value-based workshops, and coffee tasting events. The company utilizes coffee roasted by members of its “Diverse Village USHIKU” facility to support its ongoing commitment to disability employment and human capital management.