Employee Care and Benefits

Happy Work and Happy Life

Employees are the most important assets of the Company, therefore we aim to create a work environment of hope and vitality, hoping employees could not only live a balanced work-life but also a balanced personal life. For this purpose, the Company initiates care programs, aid systems, and company activities designed for employees to work and live happily. In addition to the care and assistance programs provided for employees and their families, all of our global sites also organize other activities as well; including monthly birthday parties, company trips, employee welfare activities, and orientation programs. We also provide various lectures and courses so that employees can engage in various life experiences outside of work.

Flexible Work Policies

Wistron has established flexible working hour policies across regions and roles to allow employees to balance work and life. For indirect employees, flexible working hours are available in Taiwan, certain Chinese facilities, the Czech Republic, and Mexico. For example, in Taiwan, employees are given half an hour to one hour of flexible work hours at the start and end of the work day. For direct employees, different shifts are provided for different roles. For instance, shift A is from 7 AM to 4 PM, and shift B is from 8 AM to 5 PM. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their working hours based on the requirements of their tasks. In Czech Republic, Wistron provides part-time job opportunities for candidates or employees caring for young children or just returning from parental leave. This allows them to choose part-time positions and balance their responsibilities in their work and homes.

 

Complete Retirement Plan

To develop a stable retirement plan for the employees and therefore enhance employees’ engagement to the Company, Wistron establishes rules for the employee retirement plan in accordance with the Labor Standard Law and Labor Pension Act. Wistron contributes six percent of applicable employee's monthly wage to the labor pension per month according to Labor Pension Act. Besides, Wistron establishes Supervisory Committee of Workers’ Retirement Fund to allocate employee retirement reserve fund each month in accordance with “Rules for the Allocation and Management of the Workers’ Retirement Fund” and deposits the fund into the dedicated account in the name of Supervisory Committee in the legally established banks.
 

Protecting Employee Health and Safety

In 2023, pandemic restrictions were lifted. In response, Wistron established a health management team to monitor risks and implemented a healthcare mechanism for high-risk employees. An emergency hotline was set up in the office to mitigate fears and ensure that employees could report emergencies.

Employee Health Management

Wistron regularly organizes health campaigns and established a health center and medical room in the office area, serviced by the health management team. They provide emergency medical treatment and health consultation services. In 2023, they assisted with medical services 18 times and provided health consultations to 861 individuals. Additionally, we introduced specialized medical consultations, offering opportunities to consult with ophthalmologists, gynecologists, urologists, nutritionists, etc.

1. Health Examination

Wistron's health management team divides "Employee Health Management" into four management processes: risk prevention and monitoring, treatment, counseling, and education and training. Their goal is to establish a positive health management cycle. Every year, we offer comprehensive health check-ups to help our employees monitor their health. We invite medical professionals from medical centers to visit various offices and plants to deliver convenient health checks for employees. In 2023, a company-wide health check-up program was conducted jointly with affiliated enterprises and spanned nearly two months. Through internal promotion and personalized reminders, the participation rate in Taiwan remained consistently high at over 97.39%, while overseas participation reached 89.9%.

After the annual health checkups, counseling services are arranged in each office area, where professional physicians provide consultations based on results from the health check. As part of our care services, employee with significant abnormalities will receive assistance in seeking medical treatment and medical advice.

2. Internal Healthcare Platform

Through the healthcare platform, individuals are categorized into four preventive levels. When they reach level 3 or higher, the system alerts employees of elevated risk factors. Health managers support through regular telephone interviews, reminder letters, doctor consultations, and other means. Employees suffering major illnesses are reminded of regular follow-up visits every three and six months and offered assistance with medical arrangements.

Employee health promotion

1. iSports Activities

Childbirth Benefits and Childcare Resources

Wistron provides a gender-friendly workplace, focusing on offering maternity care and childcare resources. To care for our female employees, we hold regular health seminars exclusively for women and add tests for female employees in our Taiwan office and plant during annual health check-ups. Furthermore, female employees who are pregnant enjoy special care and counseling support. For example, our Taiwan office and plants have launched the " Support for Mother" website, which consolidates personal health care information for pregnancy, providing timely care and support. Breastfeeding rooms are available in all global office and plants to enable female employees to breastfeed.

2. Parental Leave Applications and Reinstatements

Wistron adheres to local regulations and designs corresponding paid maternity leave and paid parental leave policies. Eligible employees may apply for these leaves accordingly. In Taiwan, we provide eight weeks of paid maternity leave before or after childbirth. After childbirth, employees can apply for paid parental leave in compliance with the law. Employees on paid parental leave are eligible for six months (approximately 24 weeks) of allowances and subsidies, which can be claimed by either or both parents. Wistron will reach out to employees about their intention to return 45 days prior to the completion of the parental leave. In China, regulations may vary by region. From 2022, we have begun implementing parental leave, allowing parents to apply for 10 days of paid parental leave each year until their child reaches the age of three. In the Czech Republic, we provide a total of 28 weeks of maternity and parental leave in accordance with local regulations, along with an additional two weeks of father (paternity) leave. In Mexico, we offer approximately 12 weeks of maternity leave and five days of paternity leave.

Parental Leave Applications in 2023

3. Family Care Resources

Wistron provides various flexible caregiving leave options in accordance with local customs and regulations. When employees have family members or relatives who are sick or experiencing significant incidents, they can request leaves based on their needs to reduce the caregiving burdens on their families.

In Taiwan, full-time employees enjoy seven days of paid leave annually, which exceeds legal requirements. Employees can take leave to care for their families without having to provide supporting documents, offering them the convenience of being able to handle emergencies accordingly. In China, if an employee is the only child and their parents are hospitalized due to illness at the age of 60, they are eligible to apply for five days of paid nursing leave. In the Czech Republic, employees are entitled to nine days of family caregiving leave, while single parents are given 16 days. We also offer a long-term family caregiving leave of 90 days.

Employee Support Programs

Wistron have established diverse programs and resources to balance their work, family care and physical and mental health needs.