To create a corporate climate in which different experience and values are respected and diversity is embraced, Sony has long recruited employees with various backgrounds both in Japan and overseas. With the aim of securing human resources with capabilities that transcend business fields and regional boundaries, Sony adheres to a recruitment policy that emphasizes respect for each individual's unique abilities, irrespective of nationality, culture, race, gender, or the presence or absence of physical limitations.

Sony supports career building of each employee, and cultivates global leaders and engineers. And Sony promotes greater opportunities for women, individuals with disabilities.

In addition to these opportunities, Sony recognizes the importance of creating accommodating work environments to fully maximize the talents of a workforce comprising individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Sony implements several systems to realize each employee's "work life balance". They are widely used by employees.

Sony believes that employee participation is crucial to ensuring its social contribution activities are truly meaningful. Accordingly, Sony encourages employees to be aware of social issues, strive constantly to deepen their understanding and then to participate in fundraising initiatives, community projects and/or other activities. Employees with a particular expertise or specialization are encouraged, for example, to lead workshops for local students and children, underscoring Sony's desire to promote multi-level engagement.