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UNIVA AWARDS 2021
Winners were born!
On March 18 at the UNIVA AWARDS 2021 FINAL COTEST, the winners of the UNIVA AWARDS 2021’s highest prize were determined. The atmosphere was tense as individual and team Shining Stars made their final presentations and soberly answered judges’ questions. Winners were selected after careful and thorough screening. Congratulations to the winners, who are listed below.
・UNIVA AWARDS 2021 WINNERS
Karen Yajima UNIVA Paycast
Haruka Ano UNIVA Gyro-n
Masaki Goto Naturally Plus Japan
If you were not able to join us at FINAL CONTEST, you can watch the Shining Stars’ presentations through below links.
Karen Yajima
Haruka Ano
Masaki Goto
Elsa Chang/a>
Akika Okubo
Han Wei & Varun
Tomonori Maruta (Team)
Kaori Matsuo
NPVN OP team
Shinichi Yamaguchi
UPC 20th Anniversary Party
On March 4, UNIVA Paycast (UPC) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its founding with a party at the Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. For the first time in a long time, all of the company’s employees were able to gather in person, protected by a complete suite of anti-pandemic measures. The theme was “UPC up until now. UPC from now on.” This was an event whose goals included building solidarity, as well as confirming the company’s future direction. Twenty years ago, UPC started out as a credit card settlements company. Through the efforts and cooperation of each and every employee and UPC’s partner companies, the company now provides a diverse array of settlement solutions. President Nakao announced a new goal, an IPO three years from now. Not confining its offerings to UPC’s strength in settlements, the company will also be developing a growing range of non-settlement services.
NPMY Members Enjoy First Large-Scale Tour in Three Years
Seven hundred members who reached the targets of the Langkawi campaign took part in Naturally Plus Malaysia (NPMY)’s first large-scale tour since 2019. To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, participants were divided into three groups, who enjoyed 3-night, 4-day tours on March 4-7, March 7-10, and March 10-13 respectively. The participants were delighted to be able to participate in these large-scale events, which included two dinner parties as well as sightseeing. Leader speeches and a video speech by President Nagoshi boosted morale. The first such big event in three years, this tour was a huge success.
NPSG Announces New Mobile App
On March 7 Naturally Plus Singapore (NPSG) officially announced its new mobile app. Developed entirely in-house, the app was the work of UNIVA AWARDS 2021 Shining Star Han Wei and the Varun Team. Besides enabling purchase and payment for Naturally Plus products, the new app is multilingual and supports member activities. The app is scheduled for completion and release by the end of May. This round of development has emphasized usability and enlisted the cooperation of UNIVA CAPITAL Group companies and other experts. One result has been extremely high marks in a survey of soft launch users. NPSG continues to work on improving its service, paying special attention to user convenience and long-term use, in line with the company’s motto, “Carry on without straining.”
UAI Marketing Support for Wakohen Japanese Tea in USA
UNIVA America, Inc. (UAI) is providing support for leading Japanese tea producer Wakohen’s sales network expansion using Amazon in the USA. The first three products to go on sale in the USA via Amazon are Arabiki Tea, Arabiki Genmai Tea, and Rainforest Alliance Certified Organic Macha Tea, all popular in Europe and America. UAI’s total support for improving conversion rates on Amazon ranges from competitor research and SEO measures, to design and promotion video production. UAI is doing everything in its power to increase sales of these products.
NPVN Achievers Cruise
From March 14 to 16, thirty-one goal-achieving Naturally Plus Vietnam (NPVN) members enjoyed a two-night, three-day cruise on World Heritage Site Ha Long Bay. Because of the COVID pandemic, this was the first tour in sixteen months. With this tour as a new beginning, both company and member hopes for overseas tours have risen. The number of participants in this domestic incentive tour was relatively small, but everyone had a fabulous time. Reports indicate that those connected with NPVN who followed the participants photos and videos via SNS are excited about participating in future tours. Hopes are high for growing numbers of NPVN members to achieve campaign goals.
Uni Marche Spring Campaign
Running from March 1 to April 30, the Uni Marche spring campaign features a limited-time offer of seaberry juice. Seaberries, which contain more than two hundred nutrients, have been called a miracle fruit. But of all the seaberry juices, GUAMARAL seaberry juice is made 100% from seaberries grown in Mongolia’s harsh climate, harvested and hand-squeezed at the peak of perfection. It contains no preservatives. Those who purchase the juice during the campaign period will also receive a bonus, a bag of organic steamed soybeans. We hope that all of our NAKAMA make seaberry juice part of their health and beauty regimen.
UNPTW Participates Philanthropy Event
UNIVA Naturally Plus Taiwan (UNPTW) has again participated in the annual “Send Love to the Margins” event organized by the Children Are Us foundation, which supports independent living for children with physical or mental disabilities. UNPTW members purchase cakes made by the children, and donate them to other children who for economic reasons rarely enjoy an opportunity to eat cake. UNPTW began collecting cakes on February 22. The goal was 2500 cakes. The coronavirus pandemic make it difficult for members to personally deliver the cakes, but they were able to imagine the smiles on the children’s faces when the cakes were delivered on Mother’s Day.
Power Harassment Now Illegal in Japan
On April 1, amendments to Japanese employment law requiring small and medium-sized companies to stop power harassment went into effect. The new regulations define power harassment as (1) words or actions that assume superiority, (2) words or actions that exceed proper workplace boundaries, and (3) create a harmful workplace environment for employees. Harassment infringes human rights, damages the reputation or fails to show the respect due to the other, and worsens the workplace environment. In Japan a harassment help desk is available to everyone who is employed by or does business with the UNIVA CAPITAL Group. Consultation is provided for all forms of harassment and is not confined to power harassment or sexual harassment. Whatever your issue, please contact:
Internal assistance: soudan@univacap.com
03-3505-6630, weekdays, 9:00-18:00
External assistance (provided by lawyers):
u.support@yourside.biz
044-244-9400
NAKAMA who Joined Last Month
〜 Introducing New NAKAMA 〜
Last month we welcomed two new NAKAMA.
Congratulations to Suphachai Arsaina and Mitsuyoshi Ohori!
・Suphachai Arsaina
Naturally Plus Thailand
Business Support Division
・Mitsuyoshi Ohori
UNIVA Paycast
Business Planning Division