Labor Relations
Basic Approach
The Olympus Group values protection of the rights of individual employees in order to offer better value to society. We implement appropriate measures based on human rights viewpoints and the labor and employment laws of each country.
The Olympus Group Human Rights Policy supports respect for the rights of the worker as set out in the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the Group pledges to implement these principles in its companywide management and daily business activities.
Initiatives
Labor-Management Consultations (Japan)
The top management of Olympus provides regular opportunities for labor-management consultations, including twice-annual meetings of the Central Labor-Management Council with the Olympus Labor Union, to discuss the revisions of systems toward the improvement of labor conditions and the enhancement of engagement, the reforms of the corporate culture, and other matters. In FY2026, we continued to share and discuss statuses regarding management measures, organizational culture development, and human resource development initiatives. In addition, we hold Health and Safety Committee meetings at all sites with 50 or more employees to discuss issues to prevent occupational accidents and realize healthy and safe workplaces through the joint efforts of labor and management.
As of March 2026, 4,390 permanent employees (other than those in managerial positions) were members of the labor union. The enrollment rate for all employees, including those in managerial positions, is 67%.
Gemba Visits by Executive Officers
Executive Officers meet directly with employees. They visit our Gemba (on-site) locations, including sales, R&D, manufacturing, and corporate functions, amongst others, to gain an understanding of the day-to-day operations of employees, as well as their thoughts, with a view to creating a situation where there is less distance and better understanding of issues between labor and management.
Key comments from roundtable discussion participants
- I was able to exchange frank opinions with an Executive Officer and colleagues from other departments, which deepened mutual understanding. It was a very meaningful and productive time.
- It was clear that colleagues from other departments who attended the same session were aware of the same challenges, and we were able to have constructive discussions about how to address those challenges.
- We were able to share thoughts to make Olympus better among participants, which led to increased engagement with Olympus and also increased our motivation.