Briefing for Tokyo's 'Hand-held Time Creation / Attractive Workplace Promotion Grant' to be held on June 15

Nihon Hojokinshi Kyokai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Representative Director: Ryo Kuroe) will hold a free briefing on June 15, 2026, regarding the 'FY2026 Hand-held Time Creation / Attractive Workplace Promotion Grant' implemented by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

In this briefing, we will provide practical explanations on the target requirements, utilization methods, and points to note when applying for this system, which aims for a grant of up to 2.64 million yen through revisions of work rules, wage increases, and the introduction of flexible work systems.

In recent years, issues related to human resources, such as labor shortages, recruitment difficulties, and rising turnover rates, have become serious for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In response to these conditions, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is implementing the 'Hand-held Time Creation / Attractive Workplace Promotion Grant' to support the creation of employee-friendly work environments.

Under this system, grants are provided to companies that undertake initiatives leading to improved ease of working for employees, such as wage increases, 4-day work weeks, flex-time systems, and the establishment of side job systems. While interest in utilizing the system is growing, many voices are heard saying, 'I don't know what makes me eligible' or 'I don't know how to change the work rules.' Therefore, we have decided to hold this briefing to explain everything from the system's overview to specific utilization methods.

What you can learn at this briefing This briefing will not only explain the system's overview but also provide easy-to-understand explanations of the points required to actually aim for the grant. The main contents are as follows:

- Overview of the FY2026 Hand-held Time Creation / Attractive Workplace Promotion Grant - Explanation of eligible items for grant receipt through work rule revisions - Introduction of case studies for receiving up to 2.64 million yen - Key points for introducing wage increases, 4-day work weeks, flex-time systems, etc. - Corporate requirements and precautions for application - Application schedule and practical flow - Q&A and guidance for individual consultation

This system is not just a wage increase support system. It also covers the development of systems that support diverse work styles, such as the introduction of 4-day work weeks, flex-time systems, and side job systems. Furthermore, since initiatives can be advanced while utilizing an expert dispatch system, it is characterized by being easy for SMEs to introduce.

◆Briefing Overview◆ - Seminar Name: Tokyo 'Hand-held Time Creation / Attractive Workplace Promotion Grant' Briefing - Date & Time: Monday, June 15, 2026 - Format: Online - Participation Fee: Free - Target: SME owners, HR/Labor managers in Tokyo - Organizer: Nihon Hojokinshi Kyokai Co., Ltd.

Speaker Comment (Representative Director Ryo Kuroe): 'This Tokyo grant provides practical support and an opportunity to receive up to 2.64 million yen for companies working on work rule development and work-style reform. In this briefing, I will convey on a practical basis what specific initiatives will lead to receiving the grant.'