Examples of Diverse Work Styles
Panasonic Group supports employees’ independent motivation to take on challenges and develop careers toward employee well-being. Here are examples of employees who are in the middle of their challenges through new diverse work styles.
*Examples as of March 2024
This page focuses on initiatives in the Japan region.
Fully Remote Work
I quit my previous job due to my partner’s
transfer, but now I don’t need to worry.
Corporate Business Planning, Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd.
“I am so happy to be working at a fulfilling job, while cherishing the time I have together with my family.”
Reason
In the Summer 2022, my partner’s job transferred to a new city, so I started working remotely.
Insights
- My partner’s job requires moving every 3-4 years, so I am grateful for this system.
- I travel to the office 1-2 times a month to strengthen communication with my colleagues.
- Panasonic has so many support systems and ways to work. I hope everyone finds what works best.
Colleague Voices
〝Two members on our team work fully remotely, and both performance and engagement is high. Fully Remote Work is becoming the norm.”
I hope this will take root and everyone in similar situations will find it natural.
Procurement, Panasonic Operational Excellence Co., Ltd.
“Working in one side of Japan while living in another. I can raise my children at home without changing jobs.”
Reason
My partner’s work was only available in southern Japan. This new system became available when I was considering changing jobs to keep the family together.
Insights
- Somethings are better face-to-face, so I travel into the office once a month.
- It is important to craft an efficient schedule around when I’m in the office.
Colleague Voices
〝I was thinking about marriage and moving to a new city, so it is helpful knowing someone who is experiencing it already.”
Side Job
When you find what you feel like doing,
that’s the exact time to take a chance. The first
step you take will let you see the next one.
Procurement, Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd.
“Using my ‘Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant’ certification in my side job broadened the horizons of my work.”
Reason
To make use of the certification of “Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant,” I contracted the work to review applications for subsidies that companies were applying.
Insights
- I am now more aware of time management than ever before so that I can balance my main job with my side job.
- Now I come to have a multiple perspective in seeing matters that might affect our business partners, such as national economic policies.
Colleague Voices
〝He gives us his qualified suggestions for business improvement and streamlining. It’s very helpful!”
Even if I am pressed with deadlines,
it’s fulfilling to be able to dive
so deeply into what I like.
Design & Development, Panasonic Holdings Corporation
“Achievement in my side job opened the door to new work in my main job.”
Reason
As a hobby, I was involved in a study group that develops 3D CG applications, which caught the attention of a publishing company, leading me to an opportunity to write a book.
Insights
- Using skills accumulated in the side job, successfully developed simulation software for the main job (optical design and development).
- In my main job, coming to the office is fundamental as the experiments in work require specific equipment, while I work at home for my side job. I manage to find time to write while maintaining a work-time balance through changing mindset for each.
Colleague Voices
"The simulation software created in his side job has contributed to supporting the design department of Operating Companies."
As I work with professional creators,
who are our target users,
so I hope I can propose new products
to impact the world.
Product Planning (Camera), Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.
“I wish I could make use of the valuable insights that I gained from customers in the side job to my main job of product planning.”
Reason
I had been taking photos for some events as a volunteer photographer. Then, I started to work as a professional as the new system became available.
Insights
- The side job system has enabled me to enter the professional world immediately. In my busiest time, almost every weekend is booked with photo shoots.
- Collaborating more and more with other professionals and gaining valuable insights from camera users, I would like to take these opportunities in utilization for product planning in my main job.
- I also applied for an open recruitment for new business in the Group. Also, in my main business, I would like to take on the challenge of creating jobs that can make use of my personal strengths or hobbies.
Colleague Voices
"He is the one we always depend on in taking any photos at our company. We are so impressed with his professional work!"
Paternity Leave
One of our most important roles is raising our
children.
Human Resources, Panasonic Operational Excellence Co., Ltd.
“Being able to take 200 days of paternity leave while being a team manager was an invaluable experience.”
Reason
I had been sorry for my partner as I was unable to take paternity leave for my first child. That’s why I decided to spend precious time with my family when my second child was born.
Insights
- I thought I was spending my time for the sake of my family. But through days during my paternity leave, I realized that it had not been enough, as well as respect of consideration for the family.
- It is important to think and observe daily the necessary processes for better team management so that individuals can take leave anytime.
- I realized that the longest possible period of time is preferable in paternity/maternity leave for any family. That was something that I learned from the experience in managing the life of my family, raising and knowing how children grow every day.
Colleague Voices
"Seeing a team manager take paternity/maternity leave gives me the courage to take my own leave."
Internal Recruitment
I would like to provide more value
to customers by promoting data utilization
and supporting the expansion of our service
business.
IT and Digital Promotion Division, Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd.
“Moving into the work field of data utilization/generative AI by letting go of the assumption that you can’t handle it only because you majored in a non-scientific field.”
Reason
Knowing that the management had stated that “you can challenge whatever according to your career plan, over the boundaries regardless of your experience or college majors,” I thought I could make use of my experience in sales and planning in the new fields of data utilization/generative AI.
Insights
- Having experienced a hardware-based work field, I was able to realize the great potential of data utilization. While keeping that sense, I would like to contribute to customers and society both onsite and beyond.
- What I aim for is the creation of a business environment that truly brings out the value of data, in terms of user-friendliness, compliance, and security, together with our partner companies.
Colleague Voices
"It is reassuring for us to know that she communicates with easy-to-understand language and from the perspective of the field, not with IT jargon."
I would like to propose and realize “proactive environmental strategies” leading to our profits,
as well as company growth and transition.
Strategic Planning, Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd.
“I tried, and I found out I could do contribute to a whole new field, even starting from one’s 50s.”
Reason
After 30 years of research and development on discharge lamps and displays, I reconsidered my career from my 50s. Then, I turned my way into a new career in environmental strategies through open recruitment.
Insights
- Not the method taken when I was a technical engineer to persuade people, I found a way to communicate in my new career “with thoughts or feelings first”, not theory.
- Many issues in your career can be settled by taking action. You can expect support from the available system and people around you.
Colleague Voices
"I do appreciate his communication style. I can see a sincere attitude in his explanation."
Multiple Internal Roles
Without my other internal role as an interview
writer, I would not have had the wonderful
experience of meeting and hearing from many
new people!
Panasonic Showroom Manager, Panasonic Housing Solutions Co., Ltd.
& Panasonic Holdings Corporation (for the other internal role)
“While having a main role at a showroom in the middle of Japan, I also work as a writer for Panasonic Group intranet site to showcase employees throughout Japan.”
Reason
I applied for the other internal role opening for an interview writer on the Panasonic intranet site, as I had been interested in listening to people, as well as writing.
Insights
- As my other internal role is completely different from the one I have been doing, I discovered new insights and lessons to be learned every day in communicating with people in interviews, with consideration of interviewees’ viewpoints.
- As a writer, I am required to clarify the aims and schedule for the preparation of each article, making me more aware of them in my main role as well.
- I received positive feedback when I applied the team-building techniques that had been conducted in my other internal role.
Colleague Voices
"It is amazing to be active in two completely different fields!"
"The articles from her other internal role gave me the opportunity to know other Panasonic articles."
Four Day Workweek
I realized I can pursue results while still being flexible in how I work.
Engineering / Product Design
“My work exists because of my family’s happiness. I’m able to see my children grow up.”
Reason
I wanted to increase the time I spend with my children since my partner and I are both working.
Insights
- Having close, clear communication with my team members has let me take the time I need while still achieving high performance at work.
- I hope to instill a corporate culture with diverse workstyles for everyone.
Colleague Voices
"I was inspired to talk with my boss about the best way to work."
