Serita Kensetsu Accelerates Work Style Reform: Annual Holidays Expanded to 115 Days, Retirement Age Extended to 65

Serita Kensetsu Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, Representative Director: Akihiro Serita), a construction company based in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, that supports regional infrastructure, has significantly revamped its personnel system with the aim of creating an environment where employees can work with greater peace of mind for longer periods.

In addition to expanding annual holidays from the previous 87 days (2022) to 115 days, the company has implemented 1-minute unit management of overtime hours, introduced a half-day leave system, and extended the retirement age to 65. Furthermore, the system for supporting the acquisition of qualifications necessary for site work has been expanded, providing comprehensive backup for each employee's growth and career development.

In the construction industry, challenges such as "few holidays," "unclear working hours," and "difficulty working long-term" still persist. Serita Kensetsu is directly confronting these industry challenges and promoting the creation of a sustainable and easy-to-work workplace that can only be realized by a local construction company.

Background of System Revision

In the construction industry, securing and retaining young talent is a major issue amidst chronic labor shortages and an aging workforce. Especially in rural areas, the image of "construction work = tough, no time off" is deeply ingrained, and recruitment competition intensifies year by year. Serita Kensetsu, in addition to improving operational efficiency through DX promotion, believes that "creating a company where people don't leave" is essential for sustainable growth, and has therefore embarked on this system reform. "Changing the system is a demonstration of the company's resolve." By creating an environment where employees can continue to take on challenges with peace of mind, without worrying about the future, the company aims to remain an essential part of the region.

Details of System Revision

Annual Holidays Expanded from 87 to 115 Days

Annual holidays have been increased from the previous 87 days (2022) to 115 days.

Compared to the industry average, the number of holidays has been significantly reviewed to promote an environment where employees can work healthily both physically and mentally.

Overtime Hours Managed in 1-Minute Increments

Strict attendance management using time cards has been introduced to accurately record and manage the clock-in and clock-out times of all employees in 1-minute increments. This eliminates the ambiguous understanding of working hours often found at individual construction sites, ensuring transparency in working hours. It aims to eliminate the state of "working overtime without realizing it" and achieve fair evaluation and healthy work practices.

Half-Day Leave System Introduced

A new leave system that can be taken in half-day units has been introduced to enable flexible working styles that accommodate lifestyles, such as for medical appointments, family matters, or children's school events. Efforts are being made to create an environment where work and private life can be easily balanced.

Retirement Age Extended from 60 to 65

The retirement age has been extended from 60 to 65. Furthermore, with the continued employment system, it is now possible to work until the age of 70. By creating an environment where experienced veteran employees can work with peace of mind for longer periods, the company aims to balance skill transfer and address labor shortages.

Qualification Acquisition Support System Also Strengthened

Full support for acquiring essential qualifications for working on the front lines of site operations

The qualification acquisition system has been expanded to support employee skill improvement and career development.

Support for Acquiring Site-Essential Qualifications

The company fully supports the acquisition of qualifications indispensable for site work, such as for construction machinery operators and rigging, as well as supervisor training.

Support for Pursuing Advanced Qualifications

The company also actively supports the acquisition of advanced qualifications that lead to future career advancement, such as for construction management engineers and accounting-related qualifications.

The company is engaged in human resource development with the philosophy of "nurturing employees" rather than viewing "qualification acquisition as individual effort."

Message from Akihiro Serita, Representative of Serita Kensetsu

Construction is an indispensable job that supports the social infrastructure for regional living. On the other hand, the industry as a whole still has a strong image of "few holidays," "long working hours," and "difficult for young people to enter," with labor shortages and an aging workforce being major challenges.

We did not want these challenges to end with "it can't be helped because it's the industry." We believe that even a local construction company should be one where each employee can work with peace of mind and be proud of to their families. The significant review of our systems, including the increase in annual holidays, 1-minute unit management of overtime, half-day leave system, and extension of the retirement age, is a declaration of that intention.

We believe that improving the working environment not only benefits employees but also ultimately leads to improved quality for our customers and contributions to the region.

Furthermore, we view support for qualification acquisition not merely as a welfare benefit, but as an investment in the company's future. We actively support challenges that lead to the next career, including not only qualifications required for site work but also for construction management and accounting.

Changing systems is not easy. However, in this era, if we don't change, we cannot become a company that is chosen. Moving forward, Serita Kensetsu will continue its new challenge of creating a new standard for the construction industry from the regions, by promoting construction DX alongside "creating a company where people don't leave" and "creating a company where people gather."

【Company Profile】

Company Name: Serita Kensetsu Co., Ltd.

Representative Director: Akihiro Serita

Head Office: 10153-4 Nakano, Asahi-cho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture

Founded: November 1969

Business Activities: General Civil Engineering, Ground Improvement Work (Mud Mixer Method)

URL: https://www.serita.jp/