▪️Work-Life Balance Programs
・Flextime System
Employees can freely choose their start and end times within the total monthly working hours.
(Standard daily working hours: 7 hours 15 minutes; Core time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Additionally, a work interval system between shifts has been introduced.

・Remote Work
Using company-provided devices, employees can work from home, satellite offices, or while on the go.
Generally limited to up to 2 days per week.

・Holidays and Leave
Complete five-day workweek system (days off may vary by job type and department).
Approximately 120 annual holidays, paid leave, special leave (such as condolence leave and volunteer leave), refresh leave system, and family-friendly days are available.

・Transfer Considerations
Employees can request transfers involving relocation due to marriage, spouse’s job transfer, or balancing work with childcare or nursing care.

・Childcare Nursing and Event Leave
Employees may take up to 10 days per year (in 30-minute increments) of paid leave when their child up to 6th grade is sick or injured. Up to 5 days can be used for attending child-related events.
If there are two or more children, up to 15 days of leave is available annually.

・Working Hours Adjustments for Childcare and Nursing Care
Various options are available to suit lifestyles, including shorter working hours, three-day workweeks, shortened core times in flextime, and a Wednesday–Sunday day-off system.

Our basic policy centers on the keywords "Independence and Support," aiming to cultivate employees with high morale and pride, foster an open and free corporate culture, and realize our management philosophy. We provide efficient learning by combining the advantages of both in-person and remote training.

■Training Flow
・First 3 Weeks After Joining
Learn about Sumitomo Forestry as a company, business manners, and specialized skills for each job category.

・First Year
Share experiences and current status, create action plans for autonomous growth.
Acquire business writing skills, logical writing skills, legal knowledge, and support for obtaining the Level 3 Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification.

・Second Year
Deepen business understanding, share experiences and current status, and create action plans for autonomous growth.
Support for obtaining the Level 2 Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification.

・Third Year
Shikoku Forest Training (2 days)
…Visit Besshi Copper Mine, the birthplace of Sumitomo Forestry, to learn firsthand about its history and management philosophy.
Inventory and share experiences, and design career plans.

・Other Training Programs
Sumirin Business College (organized by HR Department)
Voluntary participation training programs including hierarchical, selective, and self-development courses.
Examples: Logical thinking training, management training, marketing training with external instructors, overseas talent development programs, next-generation leader training, etc.

・e-Learning
Covers common Sumitomo Forestry topics (history, compliance, etc.), business skills, management skills, knowledge related to finance and legal affairs, and business-specific operational knowledge.

■ Internal Recruitment System
This system allows specific departments to publicly recruit personnel from other departments. It prioritizes employees’ interest, knowledge, and experience related to the role, aiming to achieve optimal placement by allowing interested employees to take on the position rather than having the company assign staff.

■ FA (Free Agent) System
Employees can apply to change their desired job duties or affiliated department/office based on their own preferences. For employees meeting certain conditions, this system supports career development and enhances job satisfaction and organizational vitality by accommodating requests for job or placement changes.

■ Education and Certification Support Programs
・Graduate School Support Program
Supports employees who enroll in graduate schools that allow continued employment at their current workplace. Eligibility is based on criteria such as length of service, age, and TOEIC score.

・Certification Acquisition Support Program
Provides financial assistance for exam fees and other costs when employees obtain certifications. Approximately 200 different qualifications are covered, with support methods varying by certification type.

・External Business Education Support Program
Provides financial support up to 50,000 JPY per year (maximum of two applications) for employees taking external courses they find on their own.
Examples include English conversation classes, certification schools, and seminars for working professionals.

Click “Jump To Apply” on JPort Match and complete your My Page registration.
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STEP 1: Submit your entry sheet
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Informal job offer

- Entry Sheet
- Certificate of Expected Graduation
- Academic Transcript
- Pre-selection assignments required for each job category