Workplace Inclusivity and Social Integration Drive Corporate Sustainability 

Employee wellbeing and dignity are fundamental to sustainable development, affirmed Tzu-Lien Tzou, Director-General of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Based on OSHA's two-year review of corporate sustainability reports, 80% of companies now prioritize occupational health and safety systems. "A healthy workforce is key to corporate sustainability," Tzou emphasized. 

Addressing diverse generational and gender needs, Peggy Liu, HR Director of Taiwan Shin Kong Security, shared their strategic approach to increasing female leadership representation. The company has implemented clear career pathways and engaged third-party agencies to ensure fair compensation aligned with market standards, helping employees at all levels envision their future. 

Beyond employee care, E Ink Holdings actively encourages staff participation in local community service. Senior PR Director Freda Lee believes that a robust sustainability governance framework, combined with core business expertise in community engagement, enhances social recognition and corporate sustainability. 

Gender Equality and Human Rights Implementation in Taiwan's Industry 

Hsiu-Jung Cheng, the first female director of a science park and current director of the Southern Taiwan Science Park Bureau, is leveraging incentive programs to promote concrete gender equality actions among park tenants. All three major science parks now see increasing numbers of companies establishing childcare centers and nurseries, while offering extended maternity leave and school attendance leave. Some companies have even formed their own women's empowerment platforms to collectively create more inclusive environments. 

Aligned with its global parent company, Corning Taiwan has fully implemented an "equal pay for equal work" policy. The company has established a "Women Engineers Community" and a mentorship program specifically for female employees.HR Director Amber Chenemphasized that all employees undergo unconscious bias training to ensure a genuinely gender-equal workplace. 

Beyond gender equality, Lextar Electronics of Ennostar Group demonstrates its "company as second home" philosophy through enhanced migrant worker care. HR Center Director Wei-Sheng Cheng detailed how the company has upgraded worker dormitories from large shared rooms to two-person suites, established nearby stores offering familiar hometown foods, and organized exclusive employee activities. These initiatives have improved worker satisfaction and workplace engagement. 

Smart Innovation and Digital Transformation Drive Workforce Evolution 

As organizations face workforce shortages, particularly in the public sector where headcount restrictions compound professional staffing challenges, technological solutions have become increasingly vital. Ming-Shun Tsai, Dean of Taiwan AI Academy, revealed that under the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration's leadership, all central government officials above Grade 12 are now receiving AI competency training to accelerate both digital transformation (DX) and sustainability transformation (SX). "AI isn't meant to replace human workers, but rather to enhance human efficiency, potentially becoming a catalyst for global change," Tsai emphasized. 

At MetaAge, the strategic application of digital tools has transformed human resource management. HR Director Shuo-Yu Yang acknowledged the company's previously high turnover rates but described how data analytics and trend monitoring, combined with predictive modeling, have enabled proactive employee retention efforts, successfully improving staff loyalty. 

ASE Technology Holding has leveraged technology to enhance workplace safety and health through expanded monitoring capabilities. Deputy Director of Corporate OSH, Chun-Ming Yen, highlighted how their human-centric approach, including on-site occupational health nursing and employee care programs, has improved work-life balance, fostering a sustainable corporate culture that supports business continuity.