Panasonic Holdings Corporation
Illustration: Employees working in diverse ways

Examples of Possible Future Work Styles

We are working to expand options for working styles through systems that encourage each employee to maximize their potential and actively take on challenges, while also promoting individual career development and fostering a healthy work-life balance.

*These are just some examples from the Japan region. The actual cases are expected to vary among Panasonic group companies.

For employees who want to take on the challenge of self-determined career formation, such as side jobs, volunteer work, self-study, etc.

I’d like to broaden my knowledge of manufacturing!

Employee A, production line worker (factory, Nagoya)

Illustration: Employee A in work clothes, looking like they are thinking about something

I’d like to experience another company’s worksite to broaden my professional knowledge…

But I’ll be exhausted if I worked on the side on my days off…

My current workplace doesn’t allow it… I guess I’ll just have to give up…

For example, the following work style is possible

Working four days a week to take on a side job at another company

The employee working shift work at a factory wants to experience working at another company to gain a thorough knowledge of manufacturing. In the past, it would not have been feasible for this employee to spend their days off working as a temporary worker elsewhere on a personal basis. However, they can now work four days a week, and use the remaining day to work as an advisor for making improvements at another company’s site. This employee will be able to work at their own pace to improve one’s expertise and challenge oneself while ensuring they still have days off.

Illustration: Schedule of employee A, who works 8 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and has Wednesday off

Work four days a week by making use of the Career Development Support Work System

I spend my remaining working day doing a side job at another company! I can take my days off and not be overworked!

Illustration: Employee A, who works for the company on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and works for another company on Wednesday
Illustration: Employee A standing in front of a whiteboard and giving a lecture

With my newfound knowledge, I’m sure I’ll be able to take on fresh challenges!

I’d like to make use of my qualifications to take on new challenges!

Employee B, strategic planning/flexible working hours (office, Osaka)

Illustration: Employee B in a suit, looking like they are thinking about something

I’ve got the qualifications, but I don’t have the time or place to put them to good use…

I’d like to respond to requests for consulting from friends back home, but it’s not like Osaka and Fukuoka are within commuting distance…

I wish my working hours and location were more flexible…

For example, the following work style is possible

Without reducing working hours, taking on a side job from parents’ home outside of commuting distance

Suppose the employee wants to try their hand at a side job using their qualifications, and they have the opportunity to do so back home, far from their current place of work. They could work three days a week in their current office and spend the remaining two days at their parents’ home, working remotely one of the two days and spending the other day pursuing a side job.
Regarding the time allocated for one day per week for the side job, they can work more efficiently during the three days they spend in the office, allowing them to take on the challenge of a side job while still maintaining their regular working hours.

Illustration: Employee B working at both parents’ home and the office

If I can spend two days a week at my parents’ house in Fukuoka, I can work remotely one day and try a side job the other day.

In return, I will work a little harder during the three days in the office and keep my regular working hours.

Illustration: Employee B working in the office, making full use of a PC and a smartphone. The hands of the clock are pointing to 10 o’clock.
Illustration: Employee B shaking hands

I will be able to use my qualification as a Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant to help out at my friend’s company!

For employees who want to balance life events and career, such as childcare or partner relocation

My partner has been transferred and I’d like to go with them!

Employee C, human resources/flexible working hours (office, Osaka)

Illustration: Employee C in casual office attire, looking motivated

My partner has just been told that they are being transferred to Okinawa. Who will look after the children?

Will one of us have to change jobs?

We have a two-year-old and a four-year-old, and it’s impossible to raise them alone…

For example, the following work style is possible

Flexible and fully remote work without overtime from home outside of commuting distance!

We often hear of cases where an employee is forced to change jobs or resign from their current employer in order to accompany their partner on a job transfer. In such cases, they can choose to work flexibly and remotely from their home outside the commuting area, thus avoiding having to change jobs due to their partner’s transfer or other circumstances. This also allows the company to accommodate individual wishes, such as working without overtime until they have settled into their new life.

Illustration: Employee C washing dishes at home and their partner working with a laptop PC open

If I can work remotely from Okinawa, we can both keep working while sharing childcare duties as we have done in the past!

I’ve worked mostly remotely in the past as well, so it should be a breeze.

Illustration: Employee C working at a laptop PC with one child by their side. The blue sea and the sky are visible from the window of the room.
Illustration: Employee C has shut down their laptop PC and is playing with two small children on their back

Until I settle into my new life, I would like to work without overtime and have enough time to spare!

For employees who want to balance life events and career, such as nursing care

I’d like to balance work and caring for my parents!

Employee D, IT engineer/flexible working hours (mid-career hire, Hokkaido)

Illustration: Employee D in casual office attire, looking like they are thinking about something

I want to move to a place where I can be more active as an IT engineer…

I can’t leave my parents’ home because I have to take care of them…

I wonder if it’s possible to combine caregiving with a career…

For example, the following work style is possible

Fully remote work four days a week while caring for parents at home!

Employees can work remotely from home or parents’ house outside the commuting area, so those who cannot be away from family members they are acting as caregivers for can still apply for jobs at our offices outside the commuting area. By choosing the four days a week option, those who are unable to work five days a week due to caregiving responsibilities will not have to give up their careers to do so.

Illustration: Employee D, who is considering applying for a job with the Osaka Office from their home in Hokkaido

I’m sure I can apply for a job with the Osaka Office with the assumption that I’ll be working fully remotely!

I work four days a week, so I can comfortably combine my work with caregiving!

*Work and Life Support Program

Illustration: Employee D chatting with an elderly woman with a cup in their hand
Illustration: Employee D running up the career steps

I do not have to give up my career for caregiving!