Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has been recognized with the Taipei City Workplace Gender Equality Certification Gold Award for the second time. The company attributes this achievement to its commitment to promoting gender equality and fostering a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace environment.
The organization aligns itself with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically focusing on "achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls." Yuanta FHC integrates these principles into its corporate policies on sustainability, human rights, and supplier management.
The company reports that women constitute more than 60% of its workforce. Yuanta Group adheres to meritocracy by setting targets for female representation at each management level. The company also supports postpartum employees with return-to-work assistance, certified breastfeeding rooms, special daycare centers, childcare allowances, and good-pregnancy packages. Additionally, paternity leave policies exceed statutory requirements and include pre-natal checkup leave. Yuanta FHC also recognizes same-sex marriages in its parental leave policies.
"Improving employee welfare" is emphasized as a core value at Yuanta FHC. The company promotes Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), offering free psychological and legal consultations through collaborations with external organizations. An online employee assistance platform connects employees to social welfare resources for problem-solving support. Regular health campaigns, family days, and walking activities are organized to help maintain work-family balance.
Yuanta FHC strives to create a safe work environment that encourages respect and acceptance among employees from diverse backgrounds. This approach aims to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported while contributing their strengths to the organization’s success. Diversity is also incorporated into corporate decision-making processes to enhance operational resilience.