Employee Policies
Basic Human Resource Policy
To become a truly excellent global corporation, Canon believes in providing practical education to motivate each employee to continue growing into an "excellent person."
In line with this objective, Canon is building a corporate culture that encourages an enterprising spirit by guaranteeing respect for the values of ambition, responsibility and mission, as well as fair and impartial evaluations based on merit. At the same time, the Company is focused on developing its next generation of leaders through employee and management training.
Guiding Principle of the Three Selfs Spirit
The San-ji (Three Selfs) Spirit has been a central guiding principle for Canon since its founding. The three "selfs" refer to 1) self-motivation: proactively taking the initiative; 2) self-management: conducting oneself responsibly and with accountability; and 3) self-awareness: knowing one's position, roles and circumstances.
Canon encourages all Group employees to embrace the San-ji Spirit as they pursue their work with a positive and forward-looking attitude, and promotes this approach at Group companies worldwide. For example, Canon Europe is advancing understanding of the San-ji Spirit through workshops and videos.
Deepening understanding of the San-ji Spirit through workshops
