Friendly Workplace
HTC values human rights and equal compensation and does not tolerate gender discrimination. Diversity of Nationality is one of the characteristics of HTC staff and the principles of equality and non-discrimination are core company values. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment and personal practices on the basis of race, sex, age, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin or any other characteristic protected by Law.
Listening to the Voice of the Employee
HTC has over 2,000 employees worldwide, and the improvement of internal communication mechanisms has a significant impact on the company's operational growth. Therefore, HTC places great emphasis on internal communication and is committed to establishing a harmonious atmosphere of mutual trust between labor and management. To ensure the rights and freedom of expression of employees, HTC has established a fair system for handling employee complaints, and provides instant access to colleagues' opinions, such as via the appeal hotline, the appeal opinion box, appeal email, and a sexual harassment appeal email.
HTC places great importance on labor management harmony. If there are any labor disputes, we conduct labor management negotiations in accordance with the law, and handle the dispute promptly and properly. We hold quarterly labor meetings regularly as important references for improving various practical aspects. The labor meetings consisting of seven representatives selected by employees and seven representatives designated by the company. At least four regular meetings are held every year and minutes are recording to track issues and improve results. Before each meeting, we discuss previously unresolved and newly added issues.
In addition to inviting relevant responsible unit supervisors to participate, the meeting minutes are also posted on the company's internal website for employees to review. According to internal statistics, the most commonly discussed topics in labor meetings include "the work environment ", "employee welfare", etc. When there are significant operational changes, we also comply with the norms of the Labor Standards Act. No cases of violations of the Labor Standards Act occurred in HTC in 2023.
Note: HTC has established the corporate labor union since 2015. We keep communication with members of the labor union and respect their opinions, and discuss employee feedbacks at labor-management meetings every quarter. As of the end of 2023, the corporate labor union has not proposed any demand for collective agreement.
Valuing Female Employees
HTC emphasizes the professional value of our female employees, and makes adjustments and improvements to care for the needs of women during pregnancy and parenting to achieve true corporate gender equity. Care for female employees includes: A female free cancer-screening program is part of the annual health check, providing a comfortable environment for breastfeeding rooms, equipped with electric heating pads and far-infrared therapy devices, menstrual pain assessment, health knowledge and education, physician consultation or referrals etc.
The Mother Health Protection Plan kicked off in 2016 and covers pregnant women, mothers within the first year of giving birth, and mothers who are breastfeeding. The Plan made an inventory, underwent risk identification, and offers individual medical consultations, work adjustments and a reinstatement program following pregnancy.
