Work & Life Support
Osaka University, aiming to be a university for the activities of diverse personnel, supports its staff in achieving a work-life balance.
Guidelines for supporting for
developing next generations (October 25, 2010 update)
Due to a falling birth rate in Japan, there is fear that the low birthrate will seriously affect our nation's economy. Difficulty in balancing work and child-rearing has been pointed out as one of the causes of the declining birthrate. In order to promote a balance between work and child-rearing, private companies are urged to implement measures so that all workers, even male employees, can work in a variety of ways, balancing work and their private life. In response to such a trend, Osaka University has established Osaka University Business Owner Action Plan and is introducing programs based on the plan.
Moreover, Osaka University has prepared Guidelines for Support for the Next Generation for faculty and staff in order to make them aware of facilities they or their spouse can make use of during pregnancy, childbirth, and when raising a small child(ren). The university hopes all staff will make use of such.
- Guidelines for Support for the Next
Generation (OU personnel only)
- Guidelines for Support for the Next Generation for full-time workers (forms and materials) (OU personnel only)
- Guidelines for Support for the Next Generation for part-time workers (forms and materials) (OU personnel only)
To employees working on a discretionary labor system (July 9, 2010 update)
The
revision of working rules enabled employees working under the
discretionary labor system to apply for shortened working hours from
June 30, 2010.
Under the system for shortened working hours:
A. Workers taking care of pre-school child(ren) can shorten working
hours by a maximum of 2 hours.
B. Workers caring for a family member can shorten their working hours
by a maximum of 4 hours during the period when they are caring for the
family member.
Working hours can be reduced in units of 30 or 60 minutes.
Examples:
In case of A, workers can choose one of the following number of working
hours per day:
- 6 hours
- 6 and a half hours
- 7 hours
- 7 and a half hours
To download the notice from the Personnel Division, Department of General Affairs, click here. (OU personnel only)
For more information, please contact the working hour management staff of your school.
Revision and enforcement of the system and law regarding the Welfare of Workers caring for a family member, including Work Leave for Nursing care and Childrearing.
In accordance with the revision of the law regarding the Welfare of Workers caring for a family member, including Work Leave for Nursing care and Childrearing, a portion of the university's employment rules and regulations was revised as of June 30, 2010.
- Download and view the pamphlet: Changes in the system in accordance with the revision of the law regarding the Welfare of Workers performing care of family members, including Work Leave for Nursing care and Childrearing (Updated on June 25, 2010)
Next generation nurturing support measures promotion law
Osaka University was recognized as meeting the standards for next generation nurturing support measures promotion law. (Updated on June 25, 2010)
Osaka University has supported balancing work and family by establishing a business owner action plan based on the law regarding the Welfare of Workers performing care of family members, including Work Leave for Nursing care and Childrearing enacted in July 2003. The university achieved the goals set in the business owner action plan for the period from April 2005 to March 2010 and applied for being reviewed by the Osaka Labor Bureau. The university was certified as a business owner conforming to the standards in June 2010.
Thus, Osaka University can use the accreditation mark, Kurumin on publications prepared by the university.
- Download and view the Osaka University Business Owner Action Plan 2005
To view the poster, click here or on the above logo.
Osaka
University Business Owner Action Plan submitted to government
The action plan briefly outlined below will be implemented over the next five years, beginning from April 1, 2010 .
- Osaka University Business Owner Action Plan (posted: May 18, 2010)
Support for Physical Exams for Pregnant Female Faculty and Staff
Osaka University has implemented a physical examination support program for pregnant female faculty and staff. This program is implemented at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Osaka University Hospital in cooperation with the Gender Equality Promotion Office and the Medical and Welfare Network of Osaka University Hospital. The program allows pregnant female faculty and staff to get their physical exams on campus, thereby facilitating their work-life balance.
For details, click here. (login required)
Free electric breast pumps
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Female workers at the university can use an electric breast pump free of charge. Individuals wishing to use it are required to fill out the application form and submit it to the Gender Equality Promotion Office. For more information, click here. (login required)
Note: The Gender Equality Promotion Office possesses two pumps. As noted above, they can be borrowed upon request. If you would like to borrow one of the pumps, please apply and/or check with the office in advance. The phone number is 06-6879-4405. |
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On-campus Child-care Centers, Osaka University
Osaka University has been operating two on-campus child-care centers, Takenoko-en and Makiba-en, since April 1, 2008.
Click here for details.
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| Takenoko
Day-care Center |
Makiba Day-care Center |
Off-campus support
There are many organizations providing support and consultations as well as 5 cities in the Hokusetsu area and in Osaka city.
