1960s
![1965](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/1965.png)
Became one of the first Japanese companies to introduce a five-day workweek.
Under the slogan of "one day study, one day rest," the concept of a five-day workweek (two-day weekend) became widespread within the company and played a major role in improving the work ethic and efficiency of employees.
![Photo: Introducing the five-day workweek](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/history_02.jpg)
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1980s
1990s
![1999](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/1999.png)
In accordance with amendments to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, established initiatives to ensure equal partnership across the entire company, including the accelerated appointment of female employees.
2000s
![2001](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2001.png)
Established the Corporate Equal Partnership Division (Women’s Leap-Forward Division) and, identifying the need to create an organization where individuals can thrive regardless of their gender, age, nationality, or other attributes as a key management issue, promoted initiatives to encourage further female participation in management and their enhanced company life.
Held the first “Women’s Leap-Forward Forum” (Held continuously ever since under various names)
![Photo: Promoting women as part of management policy](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/history_03.jpg)
![2004](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2004.png)
![2005](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2005.png)
Appointed three female directors.
![2006](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2006.png)
Introduced the e-Work program, including initiatives such as telecommuting, in order to support a healthy work-life balance and improve productivity through ubiquitous IT-driven work styles.
![Image: e-Work logo. e-Work, A Key to Global Excellence](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/history_04.png)
Established Diversity Promotion Month.
Diversity Promotion Month posters
![2007](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2007.png)
Began Career Stretch Seminars for female employees.
2010s
![2010](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2010.png)
Established the Global Diversity Policy.
![2011](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2011.png)
Began initiatives to foster accelerated and integrated interactions throughout the Group.
Appointed our first female executive officer.
The 8th Women's Networking Forum in Osaka
![2014](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2014.png)
Began management skill training aimed at strengthening organizational leaders’ ability to manage diverse human resources.
![2016](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2016.png)
Established the Diversity and Organizational Development Promotion Office to reinforce our efforts in this area. We focused on further improving the management skills of organizational managers and revitalizing communication.
![Image: work with Pride Gold 2016 logo](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/history_10.png)
![2017](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2017.png)
Launched A Better Workstyle activities by undertaking reforms which make work rewarding with the recognition that employees' job satisfaction and growth are linked to Panasonic's growth.
2020s
![2021](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2021.png)
![Image: DEI Policy logo. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION—DEI Policy](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/history_12.jpg)
Held the Group DEI Forum 2021.
(Previously the Company-wide Diversity Promotion Forum, currently renamed to the Group DEI Forum).
![Photo: Group DEI Forum 2021. The moderator and five speakers are seated in the studio, with many faces of employees participating online on a large screen in the background.](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/history_13.jpg)
![2022](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2022.png)
Third Meeting of the Group DEI Promotion Council
![2023](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/2023.png)
![Image: work with Pride Gold 2023 logo](/content/dam/panasonic/phd-global/en/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/history/history_15.jpg)
Awarding Ceremony of the ACE Award