Employee Diversity and Inclusion
Employee Composition and Diversity
As of December 31, 2023, HIWIN Taiwan had a total of 4,648 employees. The workforce is predominantly composed of individuals aged 30-50, with the majority of managerial roles also filled by those within this age range. We employ 4,646 regular employees, including 486 industry-academia students, and two non-regular employees. Additionally, for non-employee workers at HIWING locations, we have 13 outsourced security guards and 27 outsourced cleaning personnel. HIWIN does not employ any dispatch workers.
Deep-rooted Culture, Promotion of Local Talent
HIWIN originated in Taiwan, and has since expanded its global presence. The Company has successfully established subsidiaries in multiple countries, including Japan, the United States, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, China, and other locations. This strategic expansion allows HIWIN to actively contribute to local economies and gain valuable insights into local requirements. Moreover, HIWIN demonstrates its dedication to global integration by engaging local talent as collaborative partners in its subsidiaries, thereby effectively harnessing global resources.
Respect and Equality
HIWIN upholds the principles of gender equality, treating all individuals impartially, irrespective of their gender, religion, race, nationality, or political affiliation. The Company also values diverse professional talents and ensures a fair and uniform salary structure, accompanied by a range of benefits.
Hiring people with disability & disadvantages
HIWIN’s commitment to diverse employment is an integral part of its sustainable strategy. The Company strictly adheres to government regulations regarding the employment of individuals with disabilities, following a quota system. Furthermore, HIWIN values and respects the distinct cultures of ethnic minorities, providing employees of indigenous identity with an annual “festival holiday.” In 2023, HIWIN employed a total of 40 employees with disabilities and 30 indigenous individuals. There were no reported instances of discrimination within the organization.
Cultural integration, friendly and caring
To support the adjustment of our foreign employees to both work and life in Taiwan, HIWIN has developed a handbook entitled “Foreign Employee’s Living Guide.” Furthermore, we conduct individual care interviews with our foreign colleagues to better understand their living needs and provide them with information on relevant regulations. Additionally, we offer the opportunity for foreign colleagues to reside in our Company-built dormitories, which boast facilities and environments comparable to those of five-star dormitories. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable living experience, we have dedicated dormitory management personnel in place. Our foreign colleagues greatly appreciate the welcoming dormitory environment and often share their positive experiences with family and friends in their home countries through social media, thereby encouraging others to join HIWIN, a reputable and high-quality enterprise.
Women in Tech
From its inception, HIWIN has placed great emphasis on embracing diversity and fostering innovative thinking. In addition to encouraging engineering talents to enter the field of smart machinery, the Company also envisions the involvement of the new generation in interdisciplinary learning. Global Chairman Eric Y. T. Chuo (PH.D.), the founder, firmly believes that women possess resilient and delicate qualities that can contribute to inspiring more innovative thinking and adopting softer management approaches in the field of smart machinery. HIWIN is actively recruiting women for R&D and technical roles. In 2023, women made up 15.5% of the total workforce, with 12.5% of STEM positions held by women. HIWIN aims to increase the proportion of women in STEM roles to over 15% by 2030.
Furthermore, HIWIN is dedicated to creating a workplace that promotes respect and harmony. The Company implements various high-quality and employee-friendly initiatives, such as providing designated parking spaces for pregnant employees, establishing lactation rooms, and conducting sexual harassment prevention courses.
HIWIN treats its employees with fairness and objectivity, providing equal opportunities and resources to female colleagues and offering them the same development platforms as their counterparts. In 2023, there were 83 female colleagues in managerial positions at HIWIN. Over the past four years, female employees in managerial roles accounted for 13.0% of the total female workforce. HIWIN aspires to drive the machinery industry to create more opportunities for women’s development and increase the number of women contributing to the industry, ultimately enhancing the industry’s overall value.