Training and strengthening of human resources | For the benefit of employees | sustainability

NAGASE Group's Human Resource Development Policy and Approach

The NAGASE Group believes that human resource development strengthens the business foundations undergirding the Group’s growth. We hold Group-wide training by job title and sponsor ongoing training for local staff, engaging in global unified human resource development programs that bring the comprehensive functions of the NAGASE Group to bear.

HR development programs form the foundation of our corporate activities. These programs consist of an organized combination of on-the-job and off-the-job training. On-the-job training lets employees experience real-world work in a variety of roles to gain new knowledge and skills. Off-the-job training also involves training and gaining skills through both formal lectures and self-directed learning. The NAGASE Group promotes on-the-job training, while at the same time ensuring employees are able to learn knowledge and skills for their continued growth. These programs include rank-specific training for young staff, training for managers, and position-specific training to ensure employees have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work. We have emphasized the following three points among our various development policies. We will continue to revise Group education and training programs according to changes in the external business environment and NAGASE Group strategy.

Strengthening Management Capabilities and Operating Skills and Fostering Globally Proficient Personnel

We have emphasized the following three points among our various development policies. We will continue to revise Group education and training programs according to changes in the external business environment and NAGASE Group strategy.

① Promote globalization	• Offer English language training support
② Train managers	Phased training for all managers to improve their management skills (human resource development and results creation)
③ Instill shared values	• Provide shared value workshops in rank-specific training • Revise programs as needed in line with changes in the external environment going forward

Nagase ChemteX's human resources development training system

List of training programs for each level

Training	Purposes
New employee training	Learning basic business manners as members of society in preparation for work after assignment, e.g., appearance and linguistic communication
Follow-up training	Reviewing the past, improving each person's perspective for the next year, and acquiring the knowledge necessary to carry out their future responsibilities smoothly
1st to 3rd year training	Acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in a timely manner according to the year and the nature of the work
Leadership training	Understanding the roles that are expected in the organization and identifying the actions that each person should take Clarifying the medium- to long-term plans to be achieved in the future in each person's area of responsibility Understanding the NAGASE Group's philosophy, vision, and common value and reflecting them in each person's actions Alignment of roles among peers (in the same position) in the Group
Management training(basic, applied, advanced)	Understanding the role required of managers Understand one’s own characteristics and perform the management skills required by the situation Deepen self-understanding and enhance human skills