Webinar: Addressing 'Intermediate Absences' During Telework, Increasingly Common Among Employees Balancing Childcare and Caregiving

Rising Number of 'Remote Workers' Due to Childcare and Caregiver Leave Act Reform Following last year's reform of the Childcare and Caregiver Leave Act, all companies are now obligated to implement measures enabling flexible working styles for employees with children aged 3 to preschool age. Furthermore, it is now an obligation for companies to make efforts to introduce telework for employees caring for children under 3 or elderly family members. While the number of employees working from home due to childcare and caregiving is expected to increase, how to grasp and appropriately manage actual working conditions has emerged as a new challenge.

'Intermediate Absences' During Remote Work Leading to Perceived Unfairness In remote work, 'intermediate absences'—where work is temporarily interrupted for chores, child pick-up, or caregiving—occur frequently. When the status of these absences remains ambiguous, managers often feel anxious, wondering if work is actually happening or if employees are slacking off. This situation makes it difficult to maintain consensus within a team, leading to increased feelings of unfairness across the workplace.

Creating a Telework Environment that Balances Flexibility and Productivity In this seminar, we introduce the 'F-Chair+' attendance management tool (patented). It helps managers grasp real working conditions without putting excessive stress on employees, thereby reducing the management burden while allowing both managers and staff to work comfortably. Unlike common monitoring tools, 'F-Chair+' offers unique features to reduce stress from surveillance and addresses common telework-related problems. By maintaining psychological safety and creating a robust environment, we help resolve managerial anxieties and build a foundation for high productivity in telework.

Seminar Participant Benefit: Free Trial of 'F-Chair+' until the End of August As a participant benefit, we are extending the free trial period to the end of August, allowing you to thoroughly test 'F-Chair+'. This is an opportunity to visualize how the tool can work for your company through its actual interface and reporting features.