TOKYO, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is considering requiring companies with over 100 employees to disclose the proportion of women in management positions, local media reported.

The move aims to promote the active appointment of women to managerial roles and provide jobseekers with relevant information when evaluating potential employers, according to national broadcaster NHK.

According to a survey conducted by the ministry last year, women held just 12.7 percent of managerial roles at the level of section chief and above, a figure significantly lower than international standards.

The ministry also plans to mandate midsized firms to disclose gender pay gaps to ensure transparency regarding wage disparities.

The ministry aims to finalize and formally implement these measures by the end of the year. Enditem

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