Human Resources Development
Talent Strategy "Partnership between employees and Sony FG"
Partnership between employees and Sony FG
In recent years, the environment surrounding talent management has continued to evolve significantly, driven by changing attitudes toward work and the accelerating mobility of the workforce. At Sony Financial Group, we have developed a people strategy based on the concept of a “partnership between employees and Sony FG" to realize Our Vision—the future we aspire to—and to drive sustainable growth as a Group from the perspective of human capital.
In formulating our Talent strategy, we returned to our roots to reaffirm what makes Sony Financial Group unique. Throughout our history, each of our businesses has embraced a spirit of bold challenge—doing what others do not, and driving change in industries and society at large—by launching new business models and services.
At the heart of these initiatives was not only our employees’ strong desire to take on challenges, but also their deep commitment to contributing to society and our customers. We believe that what made these bold endeavors possible was our flat organizational structure and a corporate culture that encourages each employee to think freely and engage in open, lively discussions.
At the foundation of our daily operations lies a corporate culture in which each employee acts with integrity and makes decisions based on fair standards (Our Values: “Continuing to uphold fairness.”).
Building on this foundation, and in order to further enhance Sony Financial Group’s unique strengths, it is essential that the company first creates an environment where all employees—regardless of background or circumstances—can feel secure and thrive. In turn, employees are expected to embrace a mindset of empathy toward customers and colleagues (Our Values: “Keep in sync with you.”).
Furthermore, we believe it is vital that our diverse employees—each with their own unique perspectives—engage in open, lively discussions. To support this, the company fosters an environment that encourages cross-organizational experiences and enables individuals to grow their distinct qualities (Our Values: “Cultivating our own identity.”).
On top of that, when employees take bold steps forward without fear of failure, and the company actively supports those efforts (Our Values: “Taking a step forward.”), we can continue to deliver innovative products and services to the world.
In this way, it is not a one-sided effort—neither employees striving alone, nor the company acting independently—but rather a mutual relationship where both employees and the company grow together through a “partnership between employees and Sony FG.” Through this partnership, we aim to realize Our Vision: “Pursuing lives filled with emotion, together.”
Lineup of initiatives
We are enhancing initiatives that serve as bridges between employees and the company at each phase of the process in which both parties partner to realize Our Vision. Each initiative provides an opportunity for employees and the company to engage in dialogue about Our Vision and Our Values, thereby strengthening their partnership. These initiatives are not limited to group-wide efforts—they also include programs tailored to the unique characteristics of each business within the Group. By maintaining close collaboration across the Group, Sony Financial Group is steadily advancing the implementation of its Talent strategy.
The structural base supporting the Talent strategy
In executing our Talent strategy, we recognize that in addition to specific initiatives, establishing a solid foundational infrastructure is essential. For example, to foster an environment where employees and the company can truly come together as one, we have introduced stock options (stock acquisition rights) not only for executives but also for employees, based on their roles and responsibilities. Looking ahead to our public listing, Sony Financial Group also plans to establish an employee stock ownership plan.
Moreover, we are working on the development of a talent platform aimed at increasing visibility and communication across the Group, as well as HR systems designed to promote internal mobility and talent exchange within the Group.