Talent Attraction and Retention
Diversity & Inclusion
Human Rights Policy
Shin Kong Security recognizes and adheres to the principles outlined in international human rights conventions such as the ‘United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights’, the ‘United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights’, the ‘United Nations Global Compact’, and the ‘International Labor Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work’ by staying committed to protecting the basic human rights of employees and creating a work environment that values the dignity and worth of the individual. Furthermore, the company complies with labor-related laws and regulations in all operating locations, and establishes appropriate management methods and procedures to prevent any human rights violations and infringements, in order to fulfill corporate social responsibility and protect the basic human rights of all employees, clients and stakeholders. In 2021, the company formulated a ‘Human Rights Protection Policy’ to protect our current employees and expects our suppliers and contractors to adhere to the following principles to protect human rights:
- Comply with local labor and environmental laws and regulations in the operating locations to ensure reasonable working conditions and a safe and healthy working environment for employees.
- Strive to create a working environment that provides equal employment opportunities for all, is free from discrimination, harassment, and differential treatment regardless of race, nationality, age, gender, marital status, political stance, religious belief, etc.
- No forced labor and no child labor.
- Respect employees’ privacy.
- Establish a smooth labor-management communication channel, provide a complaint mechanism, and conduct immediate investigation and implement remedial and improvement measures in case of human rights violations.
- Regularly review and evaluate the human rights system and practices.
Family-Friendly and Maternal Health Protection Policy
The Company is committed to creating a friendly workplace. In addition to providing female employees with menstrual leave, prenatal checkup leave, maternity leave, and parental leave in accordance with the law, the Company has further enhanced relevant benefits to support the government's pro-birth policies:
- Supporting Shared Parenting
- Paternity leave and paternal prenatal checkup leave have been extended to 7 days to encourage employees and their spouses to jointly share parenting responsibilities.
- The spousal employment restriction for parental leave without pay has been removed, allowing more families to benefit.
- Employees may apply for family care leave to accommodate situations such as family members receiving vaccinations, major illnesses, or other emergencies.
- Maternal Health Protection Program
To help married female employees balance work and family, the Company has implemented the Maternal Health Protection program, which provides a comprehensive health management mechanism:- Pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women may undergo self-health assessments with assistance from company nurses.
- Occupational safety personnel conduct workplace hazard assessments to ensure a safe working environment.
- On-site occupational health physicians are available for consultations and adaptability assessments, offering professional advice to give female employees peace of mind throughout their pregnancies.
Through these initiatives, the Company not only fulfills its corporate social responsibilities but also creates a friendlier and healthier workplace environment for employees.
Year | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
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Gender | Male | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female |
Number of qualified employees | 21 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 27 | 4 |
Number of actual applications | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
Application rate(%) | 76% | 55% | 86% | 100% | 50% | 100% | 33% | 55% |
Expected number for reinstatements | 23 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 6 |
Actual number of reinstatements | 17 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
Reinstatement Rate(%) | 74% | 57% | 47% | 100% | 48% | 48% | 7% | 13% |
Number of employed 12 months after reinstatement | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Retention Rate(%) | 29% | 80% | 73% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 33% | 67% |
- The reason for not returning to work after the expiration of parental leave was the need to continue caring for their children.
- Reinstatement rate = Actual number of employees who returned to work / Expected number of employees to return to work in the current year; Retention rate = Number of employees still employed 12 months after returning to work / Number of employees who returned to work in the previous year.
- The number of actual applications in 2022, 2023, and 2024 includes those who were still on parental leave in the previous year.
Diversity Employment
The Company actively promotes diversity in hiring practices by striving to provide fair job opportunities for disadvantaged groups. In alignment with national policies and through effective use of corporate resources, the Company hires individuals with disabilities and members of indigenous communities, creating a friendly workplace where everyone can thrive in roles suited to their strengths.
Upholding a philosophy of care and support for employees, the Company has established a massage room on the B1F of its Neihu Headquarters, which is staffed by visually impaired masseuses and offers the following benefits:
- Up to 20 employees may book massage services each day.
- Each employee may make up to 2 appointments per week.
- Employees celebrating their birthdays in the current month are entitled to two complimentary stress-relief massage sessions.
Through these initiatives, the Company not only enhances employee cohesion, morale, and productivity but also demonstrates genuine social care and fulfills its corporate social responsibility.
Year | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
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Indigenous people | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 |
Persons with disabilities | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
SKS values the employment rights of persons with disabilities and has been receiving annual government incentive grants since 2017 for the employment of persons with disabilities. (The total number of persons with disabilities in the table does not include the weighted statistics of persons with severe disabilities.)