GeoTechnologies Recognized as a Great Place to Work®
91% of employees say it is easy to take time off, while 80% say work-life balance is encouraged
GeoTechnologies, Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Yoichiro Yatsurugi) has been certified as a Great Place to Work® under the corporate certification program administered by Great Place to Work® Institute Japan (GPTW Japan).
The Great Place to Work® Certification is an internationally recognized program in which more than 21,000 companies across 170 countries participate. Companies that achieve a certain score based on employee engagement surveys and company assessments are recognized for fostering an outstanding workplace culture.
At GeoTechnologies, we strive to create a workplace where every employee can maximize their potential by fostering a culture of mutual trust and appreciation between employees and management. In this certification process, the company was particularly recognized for the following strengths*:
• Work-life balance is encouraged (80% of employees agreed)
• Employees can easily take time off (91% agreed)
• The work environment is safe and healthy (85% agreed)
*Based on employee survey results, these characteristics were identified as relative strengths compared with companies of a similar size.
Employee Feedback on Why GeoTechnologies Is a Great Place to Work (Excerpts from the GPTW employee survey)
• The company offers generous leave programs and a culture that makes taking leave easy, allowing employees to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.
• There is a culture that values work-life balance, making it a comfortable and reassuring place to work.
• Flexible work arrangements are available, including remote work and reduced working hours.
• We contribute to society by maintaining and providing maps, which serve as an important social infrastructure.
• The company demonstrates a strong commitment to contributing to society through map creation, and employees approach their work positively.
• We have colleagues who celebrate successes together and encourage one another through challenges.
• Employees are given opportunities to take on new challenges and propose new ideas.
• Whether working remotely or in the office, employees are provided with a comfortable working environment.
Programs and Achievements Supporting Work-Life Balance
GeoTechnologies is committed to creating a workplace where employees can work with peace of mind and enjoy fulfilling lives by offering a wide range of benefits and support programs.
＜Employee Benefits and Work Arrangements＞
• 123 annual holidays (FY2026)
• 25 days of annual paid leave
• Remote work program
• Flexible working hours (flextime system)
• Reduced working hours for childcare and caregiving (childcare support available until a child completes sixth grade)
• Restrictions on overtime and late-night work for childcare and caregiving purposes (available until a child completes sixth grade)
＜Unique Paid Leave Programs at GeoTechnologies＞
• Welcome Baby Weeks
Ten days of paid leave during maternity or parental leave.
• Never Miss a Milestone Leave
Available for school entrance and graduation ceremonies, classroom visits, sports days, and parent-child excursions until a child reaches high school.
• Family Care Leave
Up to eight days annually for caring for preschool-aged children or family members requiring care.
• Special Accumulated Leave
Unused annual leave can be accumulated and used for childcare leave, family care leave, and other purposes.
• Maternity Leave
Up to eight days for medical appointments or health-related needs during pregnancy.
• Spousal Childbirth Leave
Five days of leave around the time of a spouse’s childbirth.
• My Leave Anytime
Five days of paid leave annually for any reason.
＜FY2025 Results＞
• Average monthly overtime:
o Statutory overtime: 5.5 hours
o Non-statutory overtime: 19.9 hours
• Paid leave utilization rate: 70.7%
• Parental leave utilization rate:
o Men: 100%
o Women: 100%
• Return-to-work rate after parental leave: 100%
• Employee turnover rate: 4.5%
• Average length of service: 11.1 years
Message from Yoko Fujikura, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Strategy Division
At GeoTechnologies, we believe that people are the source of our competitiveness. Therefore, human capital management is positioned as one of our key management priorities. We believe that enabling each employee to fully leverage their diverse experiences, values, and capabilities is essential to the company’s sustainable growth.Through our daily interactions with employees, we see that a workplace where people feel comfortable sharing their opinions, taking on challenges, growing professionally, and expressing appreciation for one another forms the foundation of a great workplace. We view this certification as recognition of the dedication, collaboration, and achievements of our employees and the organization as a whole. Going forward, we will continue building an organization where employee growth and corporate growth reinforce one another, creating a workplace where everyone finds purpose and fulfillment in their work.
Looking Ahead
Encouraged by this Great Place to Work® Certification, we will continue supporting employees in balancing work and family responsibilities while fostering an environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can respect one another, grow professionally, and find meaning in their work.