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sustained long-term view and, while considering the interests of both workers and
employers, foster awareness and enact laws to this end from the standpoint of “guiding”
society towards gradual changes in awareness.
The only way to pursue “work-life balance” that is not forced or imposed, but truly
satisfactory for all actors is to cast aside discussions that focus entirely on short-term costs
and, from the perspective of long-term sustainability, tirelessly build up layer upon layer of
serious discussions regarding the roles of workers and employers. The basic focal point in
doing this should be to pursue the most appropriate situation for all actors after serious
consideration of the most appropriate work-life balance for each actor independently,
keeping it in mind that both businesses and individuals are independent and internalize
diversity. The most important point is to correctly understand that the concept of work-life
balance is not a “concession” or “benefit” provided by a company to its employees. It is not
something that workers unilaterally “win”, and least of all something that should be
introduced by the government through sudden and strict regulations, with only short-term
numerical targets. Although at a glance this may seem obvious, awareness that tends to be
overlooked will be fostered socially and absorbed.