Through studying the OMRON Principles, I realized that no matter how small the value of my own work, if many people contribute their own small value and combine them, our society can achieve sustainable development.

If all of us keep in mind how our work ultimately contributes to society, work harder and go that little bit further, then we can achieve amazing things.

Employees within OMRON come from different backgrounds, cultural exposure and experience, but nevertheless, we have to work together to deal with constraints and operational challenges every day. These Principles will serve as a guiding tool and basis for all of us to know how to act appropriately. Simply stated, communicating the OMRON Principles will ensure common understanding of what is expected and required if one is to do the right thing.

I like to compare the composition of European IAB Group of 18 companies to a crystal with many facets; all different when the light shines on it from different angles.

But the whole is made of the same material. This material that all European sales companies share is our corporate philosophy. Of course, not all aspects of the OMRON Principles reflect the same light in these companies. But the OMRON Principles can provide a common thread, which binds all these OMRON subsidiaries together.

Being in an internal support department, I associated society with co-workers. The family atmosphere, respect for individuality and diversity, and mutual support among co-workers are what I cherish the most.

Through learning the OMRON Principles, I came to realize society was no longer limited to my co-workers, it now included the OMRON communities worldwide. I learned quickly that these values that I cherished the most were not unique to OMRON. That was when I first understood the motto 'At work for a better life, a better world for all'.