Time and Attendance Management under Modern Working Style

Reforms in working style and labor laws have increased complexity in managing employees’ time and attendance. HR departments are demanded flexible and sophisticated approach to accurately record employees’ time and attendance under flexible working system, discretionary working system, work from home system and employees engaging in side jobs yet complying with Agreement 36.

This seminar is designed to provide guidance on the fundamentals of time and attendance management, complex time and attendance rules brought by working style reforms, and effective utilization of time and attendance software to strengthen compliance levels. Case studies demonstrating practical challenges and solutions will also be introduced during the seminar.

The seminar will offer practical and strategic insights for companies reviewing their current time and attendance management, as well as for managers currently evaluating the implementation of a new system.

Those who wish may apply for a brief consultation session following each session.

Please note: Sessions will be held in different languages between morning and afternoon. Please ensure you register for the correct session.

Seminar Overview

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【Tokyo】

■Date & Time

January 20, 2026 (Tuesday)

▶Morning Session: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Doors open 10:15 AM -) Speaker: Yohei Kojima (Held in Japanese)

▶Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Doors open 1:15 PM -) Speaker: Tosh Kamii　(Held in English)

■Venue

Akasaka K Tower 22F, 1-2-7 Motoakasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo　Map

【Yokohama】

■Date and Time

January 22, 2026 (Thursday)

▶Morning Session: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Doors open 10:15 AM) Speaker: Tosh Kamii (Held in English)

▶Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Doors open 1:15 PM) Speaker: Yohei Kojima (Held in Japanese)

■Venue

Ginyo Building B1, 2-9-40 Kitako, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Map

■Participation Fee

Free (Advance registration required)

■Organizer

Grant Thornton Taiyo Human Capital Corporation

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Program
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1. Fundamentals of Time and Attendance Management (30 min)

The foundation of time and attendance management lies in accurately tracking working hours and ensuring legal compliance. This involves objectively recording clock-in/out, breaks, paid leave, and overtime, and operating in accordance with the Labor Standards Act and the 36 Agreement. This session will cover various working hour systems, strategies for accommodating diversified work styles, and preparation for the 2026 Labor Standards Act revisions.

2. How to Select a Time and Attendance Management System (30 min)

When selecting a system, it is crucial to consider your operational style, company size, and specific compliance requirements. This segment will highlight key selection criteria and include a demonstration of an attendance management system.

3. Private Consultation Session (Optional)

If you would like to request a private consultation, please check the appropriate box in the registration form and provide your specific questions.

※Please be advised that the program is subject to change without prior notice.

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