We have revised our human resources management regulations, adding same-sex partners and partners in common-law marriages to the definition of spouses as stated in office regulations. The goal of the revision is to improve the working conditions of the employees in diverse relationships, regardless of the legal status of marital relationships, in aspects such as the payment of marriage, childbirth and death allowances, treatment regarding job relocation or overseas transfers, and nursing care or childcare leave. BellSystem24 commenced its diversity initiatives in 2011. We are promoting many different initiatives, including the creation of opportunities for female employees to develop their careers, the encouragement of male employees to take childcare leave, and measures for the elimination of discrimination against LGBT people and the promotion of the understanding of LGBT issues under the leadership of Diversity Promotion Group established in 2016. In 2018 BellSystem24 received the PRIDE Index's bronze award. The index assesses corporations and organizations initiatives addressing the issues faced by LGBT and other sexual minorities formulated by work with Pride.