External Evaluations and Participation in Initiatives

Based on the concept of regarding human resources as the most important management resource to improve our corporate value , as a company working to develop human resources and an internal environment , the Group was awarded the status of "Human Capital Management Quality," given to companies practicing excellent human capital management, in the "Human Capital Survey 2025" jointly conducted by the HR Technology Consortium and other organizations. (Mebuki Financial Group, Joyo Bank, Ashikaga Bank)

In March 2026, the Group was recognized as an outstanding organization under the "2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (large enterprise category)" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, for strategically practicing health management by viewing employee health management from a management perspective. (Joyo Bank and Ashikaga Bank)

The Group has received "Platinum Kurumin" certification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as a company that provides superior support for childcare to its employees and a company that proactively supports its employees in balancing work and fertility treatment based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children. (Joyo Bank and Ashikaga Bank)

Awarded the highest 3rd level "Eruboshi" certification by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, as an excellent company under the Act on the Promotion of Female Participation and Career Advancement in the Workplace. (Joyo Bank: November 2017, Ashikaga Bank: October 2021)

Certified by Ibaraki Prefecture as an "Excellent Company for Work Style Reform" that actively works to create a pleasant working environment for everyone. (Joyo Bank)

Certified by the Utsunomiya City Community Development Contribution Company Certification Committee as a company engaged in CSR activities and contributing to the community development of Utsunomiya City. (Ashikaga Bank)