General contractors and other construction-related companies held induction ceremonies on the 1st to welcome new employees for 2024. Messages from each company's top executives called for balance better between work and life, citing limits on overtime. As we approach a major turning point in work style reform, companies believe in the ``power of young people with flexible ideas, the ability to act, the ability to respond and diverse personalities. is necessary'' and are looking forward to their attitude towards change with a spirit of challenge. . = Each company's top messages on pages 2, 6, 7 and days 3 and 4.

President Obayashi Hasuwa delivered a welcome speech at the admission ceremony
President Nobutoshi Takase of Nishimatsu Construction, which will celebrate its 150th anniversary in May, said: ``We have renewed the company's slogan and logo. We will continue to support each other for 150 years. next year.'' I want you to do it," he said. Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. President Toshio Shibata, who assumed the presidency on the 1st, said: ``I hope that each of They will feel happy and gradually develop steadily towards the future.''

President Aikawa of Taisei Corporation
Kajima President Hiromasa Amano explained the importance of the construction industry, saying: ``It is an extremely social and public industry whose mission is to provide social capital. While constantly absorbing technology and knowledge, I hope that it will serve as food for humans. develop." I preach and exhort.

President Shibata of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction (provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Construction)
As the environment surrounding the construction industry changes, including reform of working styles, Kumagai Gumi President Makoto Ueda, who will take the helm from day 1, said: ``In this era of change, With technology and flexible thinking, we will continue to create added value appropriate to the times.'' "Creativity is needed. I have high hopes for young talents and ideas that are not bound by prejudices". Kenji Hasuwa, President of Obayashi Group, emphasized, ``Going forward, it will be important to continue our work while ensuring appropriate construction times and pricing in line with changes in external environment.''

President Ueda of Kumagai Gumi (provided by Kumagai Gumi)
The world's "normality" is changing, said Kazuyuki Inoue, president of Shimizu Group. Don't just follow, think and act. I want people to grow up to be able to adapt to change." ' Taisei Group President Aikawa Yoshiro said, ``The construction industry is going through a wave of change. I hope that Taisei will play a part. leading role in creating a new Taisei Group unconstrained by custom or common sense.''
Masato Sasaki, president of Takenaka Corporation, said: ``I want them to grow up to be unique and creative members of society, ready to take on challenges and innovate. I hope that new strength will be the driving force for the company's development.''
This year's new employees will be the first batch of new employees under the new method of applying limited regulations. What is needed is not simply a reduction in working hours but a move to an attractive construction industry. It is even more important to provide a place and work environment where those who have entered the industry with hopes for the future can grow and flourish.
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