BenQ Materials Wins Asia Responsible Enterprise Award for Talent Cultivation
03
Aug.
2023
Recognized in the "Investment in People" category of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards, BenQ Materials was honored for its achievements in fostering human capital.
In the post-pandemic era, companies around the world are placing a greater emphasis on developing diverse talent and inclusive cultures. According to a Gartner study, employees in 2023 are placing more emphasis on the flexibility and comprehensiveness of employers' talent cultivation programs, as well as the ability to provide holistic physical and mental health management.
BenQ Materials is committed to becoming a multi-product, multi-technology, and multi-application enterprise. To support its diversified development strategy, the company has implemented several policies that emphasize all-round talent cultivation, including training for AI professionals, a diverse and equal-opportunity working environment, and employee health management, the extent of which are all ahead of the industry in Taiwan.
Diversity and equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, BenQ Materials does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, disability, gender, race, or religion. The company emphasizes diversity in its recruitment and works to provide the best employment conditions to accommodate people from various backgrounds. The company makes a concerted effort to hire foreign nationals and facilitates their adapting to the corporate environment by offering subsidies to learn the Chinese language. Moreover, internal corporate announcements are made in both Chinese and English.
In terms of gender equality, female employees are eligible for promotions according to merit, reflecting an equitable system based on fair access. In 2022, women accounted for 32% of middle and senior management positions. BenQ Materials' long-standing dual promotional system — i.e., a professional and a management track — offers developmental paths that allow employees to lean on their individual strengths. In 2022, the company’s retention rate of top performers reached 96%.
Work-life balance through physical and mental health care
A strong sports culture has thrived at BenQ Materials. In addition to regular sports events and various sports clubs, the company also offers physiotherapy, massage by visually impaired masseuses, and a number of health-promotion activities, such as weight-loss competitions, to encourage physical health awareness. Annual health checks as well as tailor-made self-funded health checks help employees to keep track of their health.
For mental health support, a work-life coach is available as well as a 24-hour toll-free hotline for further consultation with a professional coach. In 2022, on-site psychological counseling services were introduced to employees on a regular basis, offering timely and convenient access to psychological advice for improved well-being.
Cultivating potential talent on campus
BenQ Materials leverages its brand reputation and group resources to strengthen ties with universities and become the employer of choice for students. In addition to providing summer internships and research scholarships, the company enhances interactions with exceptional talents through industry-academia research collaborations as an avenue for nurturing future industry experts. BenQ Materials has invested around NT$600 million in industry-academia related research projects, further advancing both industrial and academic development.
BenQ Materials is committed to its vision of "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to Life" and strives to provide its employees with holistic development and care. A healthy work-life balance ensures that they can continue to innovate and grow in their careers while also taking care of their physical and mental health. To this end, the company's ever-improving talent investment policies are designed to assist employees achieve sustainable growth.
Organized by Enterprise Asia, The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards recognizes companies from a wide range of industries and sectors for their outstanding performance in the areas of social development, human investment, health and wellness promotion, corporate governance, and more. This year, more than 300 candidates from 19 countries participated in the competition, while a total of 67 companies from Taiwan were awarded.
In the post-pandemic era, companies around the world are placing a greater emphasis on developing diverse talent and inclusive cultures. According to a Gartner study, employees in 2023 are placing more emphasis on the flexibility and comprehensiveness of employers' talent cultivation programs, as well as the ability to provide holistic physical and mental health management.
BenQ Materials is committed to becoming a multi-product, multi-technology, and multi-application enterprise. To support its diversified development strategy, the company has implemented several policies that emphasize all-round talent cultivation, including training for AI professionals, a diverse and equal-opportunity working environment, and employee health management, the extent of which are all ahead of the industry in Taiwan.
Diversity and equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, BenQ Materials does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, disability, gender, race, or religion. The company emphasizes diversity in its recruitment and works to provide the best employment conditions to accommodate people from various backgrounds. The company makes a concerted effort to hire foreign nationals and facilitates their adapting to the corporate environment by offering subsidies to learn the Chinese language. Moreover, internal corporate announcements are made in both Chinese and English.
In terms of gender equality, female employees are eligible for promotions according to merit, reflecting an equitable system based on fair access. In 2022, women accounted for 32% of middle and senior management positions. BenQ Materials' long-standing dual promotional system — i.e., a professional and a management track — offers developmental paths that allow employees to lean on their individual strengths. In 2022, the company’s retention rate of top performers reached 96%.
Work-life balance through physical and mental health care
A strong sports culture has thrived at BenQ Materials. In addition to regular sports events and various sports clubs, the company also offers physiotherapy, massage by visually impaired masseuses, and a number of health-promotion activities, such as weight-loss competitions, to encourage physical health awareness. Annual health checks as well as tailor-made self-funded health checks help employees to keep track of their health.
For mental health support, a work-life coach is available as well as a 24-hour toll-free hotline for further consultation with a professional coach. In 2022, on-site psychological counseling services were introduced to employees on a regular basis, offering timely and convenient access to psychological advice for improved well-being.
Cultivating potential talent on campus
BenQ Materials leverages its brand reputation and group resources to strengthen ties with universities and become the employer of choice for students. In addition to providing summer internships and research scholarships, the company enhances interactions with exceptional talents through industry-academia research collaborations as an avenue for nurturing future industry experts. BenQ Materials has invested around NT$600 million in industry-academia related research projects, further advancing both industrial and academic development.
BenQ Materials is committed to its vision of "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to Life" and strives to provide its employees with holistic development and care. A healthy work-life balance ensures that they can continue to innovate and grow in their careers while also taking care of their physical and mental health. To this end, the company's ever-improving talent investment policies are designed to assist employees achieve sustainable growth.
Organized by Enterprise Asia, The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards recognizes companies from a wide range of industries and sectors for their outstanding performance in the areas of social development, human investment, health and wellness promotion, corporate governance, and more. This year, more than 300 candidates from 19 countries participated in the competition, while a total of 67 companies from Taiwan were awarded.
