Basic Policy on the Prevention of Harassment in Recruitment Activities

Our Group considers the “people” who contribute to society through food to be our greatest asset.
In our Group’s recruitment activities and internship programs, we have established the following basic policy to ensure that all participating students, job seekers, and others (hereinafter referred to as “job seekers and others”) can demonstrate their abilities in a safe and fair environment without their dignity being compromised.

1.Resolutely Rejecting and Eradicating Harassment

Our Group does not tolerate any form of sexual conduct or remarks (sexual harassment) directed at job seekers and others during the job search process, harassment that exploits one’s position of authority (power harassment), or any conduct or remarks that denigrate a person’s dignity. These acts of harassment constitute serious violations of human rights, and we will deal with them strictly as they run counter to our corporate philosophy.

2.Adherence to a Fair and Impartial Selection Process

We respect all job seekers and other individuals as equal partners and eliminate discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, creed, social status, or any other factors beyond an individual’s control. We conduct transparent and fair selection processes based solely on an individual’s aptitude and abilities.We respect all job seekers and others as equal partners and eliminate discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, creed, social status, and any other factors unrelated to merit. We conduct a transparent and fair selection process based solely on an individual’s aptitude and abilities.We respect all job seekers and other individuals as equal partners and eliminate discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, creed, social status, or any other factors beyond an individual’s control. We conduct transparent and fair selection processes based solely on an individual’s aptitude and abilities.

3.Promoting Fair Selection through Training

We require all executives and employees (*1) involved in recruitment activities (including interviewers, recruiters, and frontline staff) to complete periodic “Harassment Prevention Training.” Through education on the latest laws and regulations, social norms, and unconscious bias, we will establish a system in which all executives and employees approach the selection process with a high standard of ethics.

4.Establishment of a Dedicated Consultation Desk and Remedies

We are establishing a “Recruitment Harassment Desk / Hotline” where job seekers and others can seek advice—even anonymously—if they feel anxious or concerned about harassment. We will not subject anyone to any disadvantageous treatment in the selection process solely because they sought advice. Our staff will promptly and impartially verify the facts and take appropriate remedial measures.

Recruitment Harassment Desk / Hotline: Contact: 0120-215-802 (Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Closed for the year-end and New Year holidays from December 29 through January 3)

(*1) This refers to officers and employees (including contract workers, part-time employees, fixed-term employees, and temporary agency workers) of our group companies (including overseas subsidiaries).