Fair Evaluation and Compensation

Fair evaluation and compensation policies and promotion system

There are three basic policies for personnel evaluation and compensation at Hitachi Construction Machinery: 1) performance-based personnel compensation, 2) a highly fair, transparent and credible personnel evaluation and compensation system, and 3) personnel compensation based on field-oriented policy.

In accordance with these basic policies, we have established a universal position evaluation standard, global grading system for managerial positions that emphasizes their role and responsibilities. We evaluate them based on the viewpoints such as our basic philosophy “Basics and Ethics” that includes compliance and our code of conduct “Kenkijin Spirit” that are linked to our management policy, and then reflect those in their compensation. In addition, we have established a grade system that focuses heavily on the exhibition of skills for rank-and-file employees. We conduct fair evaluations and set compensations based on systems that completely eliminate any suggestion of seniority as a factor in evaluation or compensation. For non-managerial employees, we revised the compensation system with the aim of early development of human resources, and further strengthening the active participation of diverse human resources. In addition, in April 2025, we revised the compensation system aimed at further clarifying the relationship between work and wages, improving the rationality and fairness, and encouraging motivation to aim for higher grades. We review our systems based on social conditions and the actual condition of our company, aiming to achieve 'clear and rational compensation for everyone.'

Average annual salary by gender（Unit：Millions of Yen）

In addition, heavy focus is placed on achieving mutual understanding through dialogue between superiors and underlings. We are implementing Appraisal interviews and Career interviews. We believe these are contributing factors to sparking communication, the training of employees, and the credibility of evaluations.

From FY 2018, we introduced regular one-on-one monthly meetings between supervisors and their subordinates. During the one-on-one meetings, supervisors give subordinates their attention and support to help them solve problems on their own. This increases work performance and supports professional development. Through the meetings, supervisors and subordinates build greater mutual understanding and trust, and grow together. This serves to improve our human resources and strengthen our organization.

Moreover, in determining compensation we comply with the laws of each region. The initial salary for new graduate recruits in Japan (where roughly half of our employees are located) is about 120% of the national weighted average of minimum wages in each region.

Appraisal interviews and Career interviews

In order to nurture corporate culture where each individual define what he or she should do by setting goals for each half year and voluntarily taking actions to achieve them, We have introduced an objectives management system.

In implementing the system, Appraisal interview and Career interview, where a senior manager performs for supervisors or lower subordinates that he or she manages, plays the key role. At the Appraisal interview and Career interview these three tools are used for promoting communication between the senior manager and his or her subordinate and for setting up the targets and career development plan tailored for the subordinate.