Human Resource Development Initiatives
Our Message
One of the key issues faced by the JX Group, which is pursuing a wide range of business opportunities in
Japan and overseas, is securing the human resources that support its operations. Accordingly, the core
operating companies are advancing initiatives to develop and leverage the human resources needed in their
fields of business. As the JX Group rapidly expands its overseas business, it is paying particular attention to
stepping up the development of the human resources that will support globalization.
Issues Faced by the JX Group
Growth Path
1. Developing human resources with the specialized knowledge, energy, and strength of mind needed
for overseas business expansion
2. Handing down technical skills from veteran employees to young employees at operating worksites
3. Taking steps to develop diverse human resources, including promoting career opportunities for female employees
Initiatives of Group Companies
• Safety training at the JX Safety Education Center
Employee risk awareness is strengthened through the use of this center to
simulate accidents that could occur at worksites.
JX Safety Education Center
• Training by grade
Training by grade and training to develop core human resources are implemented.
• Overseas training
Employees are sent to study at overseas business schools and laboratories and strengthened foreign
language training is offered, including for managers.
Management System
JX Nippon Oil
& Energy
Review and Strategies by Core Business
JX Group
• Development of the Group’s senior managers
Candidates for future senior management positions are trained to handle
management issues faced by the Group.
• National staff training
Group training for national staff managers employed at overseas offices is held at headquarters in Tokyo.
• Promotion of career opportunities for female employees
Seminars and round-table discussions are held to promote career opportunities for female employees.
• International staff system
National staff employed at overseas offices are provided opportunities to work at headquarters or other
overseas offices for the purpose of promoting the development of their capabilities as well as making
good use of and transferring their skills and know-how.
• Training by grade
Training by grade and training to develop core human resources are implemented.
Financial Information
JX Nippon Mining
& Metals
Missions of the JX Group: More than Just Growth
JX Nippon Oil
& Gas Exploration
• Overseas training for young employees
To enhance their capabilities through comprehensive training, young employees with a few years of experience at the company are dispatched to overseas offices and sites for a certain period of time.
• Training system by type of job
Training and job rotation plans are formulated and implemented by type of job with the objective of
strengthening specialist capabilities appropriate for business professionals.
• Overseas language training
All management-track employees in their second year at the company as well as other employees
in need of language training are sent abroad to study English or other foreign languages for one to
three months.
JX Holdings, Inc.
Annual Report 2014
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