Japanese SME Welfare Outsourcing & Flexible Perks

Benefit One partners with SANU; CCH launches low-cost platform (¥300/employee/month); SANU's nature-based benefit reaches 300 companies. 51.5% of job seekers consider benefits. Benefits activation gap persists – enrollment ≠ usage. New: Addressing root causes of absenteeism (car, childcare, utilities) as overlooked benefit design strategy. Male childcare leave rate hits 50.9%. New platforms targeting SME recruitment/retention.