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Survey on employees' ability to balance work and childcare/nursing care. 90% of respondents positively evaluated the revised Child Care and Family Care Leave Law, but "securing substitute personnel" and "division of work" remain issues. 1 in 3 companies have employees who are nursing caregivers. |en survey

2026.03.19

Survey on "HR no Mikata," an information site for human resources and hiring managers - The following is from a press release - En Corporation (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and President: Michikatsu Ochi), a...

Breaking Through the "Management Challenges" Facing HR in the Era of 40% Male Maternity Leave. Maternity Leave Support System "workingU" Begins Operation at URURU Co.

2026.02.20

〜Reduces "I don't know what to do and when to do it" inquiries and management man-hours that had become gentrified. Contributing to a sustainable management system that supports the rapidly increasing number of employees taking maternity leave - The following is from the press release - The maternity leave support system "wo...

～One in four people fail to create a bedtime routine.

2025.10.28

--Projector-Based Picture Book "Dream Switch" ----2025 to be Released on Thursday, October 23, 2013 -- - The following is from the press release - SEGA FEVE, Inc.

Introduction of Nanny Service Contributes to Corporate Support for Balancing Childcare and Work｜Poppins Survey

2025.10.22

Nanny Consultant Service Supports Compliance with Revisions to Childcare and Family Care Leave Law - The following is from a press release - Poppins Corporation (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and Group CEO: Maiko Todoroki)....

Obstetrics and Gynecology Online," which allows consultation at any time of the day, reveals that reply time does not significantly affect subsequent consultation behavior as long as the reply is made within 24 hours.

2025.10.22

The same consultation rate if the reply is within 24 hours - First in Japan to analyze data from approximately 7,400 consultations - The following is from the press release - Key Points of the Announcement Kids Public Co...

EEG Study Reveals Children's Development - Study Using Hair Color Changes of a Doll (Mel-chan®)

2025.10.14

- The following is from the press release - Overview: Koji Inui (visiting researcher) of the Institute for Developmental Disabilities (Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture, Director: Koichi Nagata), Tokai Optical Co...

Yahoo Data Solutions releases a report analyzing search big data on "maternity leave. People's interest shifts from "impact on income" to "how to use the system.

2025.10.08

Different concerns and needs exist before, after, and during childcare - The following is from the press release - https://ds.yahoo.co.jp/report/20250930.html LI...

About half of female managers in their 30s to 50s who have experienced pregnancy and childcare feel that their company's support system for pregnancy and childcare is inadequate.

2025.10.06

- The following is from a press release - Circle, a limited liability company (headquartered in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture; Misa Yamada, representative employee), has held a "Women's Pregnancy, Childcare, and Career...

Ask the Senior Moms and Dads! Preparation for Elementary School Entrance: 20.5% say it took longer than expected｜NEXER Survey

2025.09.25

NEXER Corporation, Survey on Preparation for Elementary School Entrance - The following is from a press release - Preparing for Elementary School Entrance "Too Late" and "Too Early" Episodes! Preparing for a child's entrance into elementary school is a big...

Fathering Japan and Thrille to hold a special online event on September 19, 2012, on what is the best maternity leave in the era of 40.5% male maternity leave. ~September 19, 2012 Special Online Event~.

2025.09.11

- The following is from a press release - In fiscal year 2024, the percentage of male employees taking childcare leave reached a record high of 40.5%. While it is becoming "natural" for men to take maternity leave, there are also "new issues" in the field...

Consumer Survey on EC Purchases of Baby Products｜Funkuru's research coverage

2025.09.08

65% of respondents usually purchase from e-commerce sites - The following is from the press release - Summary of Survey Results Funkuru, Inc.

MTI names its financial portal site "Hagu-Mane. MTI also launches a demonstration experiment aimed at improving the financial literacy of households with children.

2025.08.29

～MTI and financial institutions will also provide support for account opening using "MCHMo" to examine changes in awareness and behavior - The following is from the press release - MTI Corporation (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Maeda...

BeSize, the "BeSize GPS for Watching Your Children," Conducts "Survey on Children's Disaster Preparedness. Average time away from children exceeds 9 hours per day, requiring a means of confirming their safety in the event of a disaster.

2025.08.29

80% of families cannot confirm that their children are safe during a disaster, requiring "a way to connect with parents and children with practical use" in both normal and disaster situations. - The following is from the press release...

More than 40% of men take maternity leave "should take" 92.8%: Honne by women, especially housewives｜Survey by Shufu JOB Soken

2025.08.27

Advantages of Maternity Leave "Broadens Husbands' Perspectives," Disadvantages "Causes Stress for Wives," More than 60% Optimal for One Month or More - Shufu JOB Research Institute - The following is from a press release - Housewives and housewives who wish to balance work and home life...

Ranking of the Best Summer Outing Spots with Babies (0-2 years old) in Extreme Heat: 2025 No. 2 "Aquarium" No. 1? ｜Ikoiyo Family Labo Summer Outing Survey (2)

2025.08.12

What are "Summer Spots" to Enjoy Outings with Babies? - The following is from a press release - ActIndy, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan), operator of "Iko yo," one of Japan's largest information sites on outings with children,...

Summer vacation in the heat of summer "How to spend time at home ranked 2025"|Ikoiyo Family Lab's survey

2025.08.05

The following is from a press release - ActIndy, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, CEO: Shimomoto...