Employee Care
Employee Care
Diverse Recruitment
High-caliber talent is the core element of Nan Pao's success. Upholding the philosophy of "matching talent to roles and putting people first," the Company has established a fair and inclusive employment system. Recruitment and selection are conducted without discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, or political affiliation, ensuring equal pay for equal work and equal opportunity.
Nan Pao actively expands diverse recruitment channels, including social media, campus internships, in-house talent, and industry-academia collaboration. Nan Pao also promotes industry-academia collaboration programs with multiple colleges and universities, providing students with short-term internships and industry-academia collaboration opportunities to help them connect with the industry at an early stage.
Care for Employees with Disabilities
Nan Pao pays special attention to employees with disabilities and actively implements vocational training and professional development programs. We employ a number of disadvantaged individuals that exceeds legal requirements, and we collaborate with the Tainan City Labor Bureau to provide vocational training for employees with disabilities. Through guidance and instruction from experienced employees and supervisors, employees with disabilities are able to integrate smoothly into the workplace and complete their tasks. In Taiwan, Nan Pao employed nine employees with disabilities in 2025 (representing 1.23% of total employees), in compliance with the legal requirements under the "People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act."
In 2025, labor contracts for all employees at each operational site were executed in compliance with local laws. There were no incidents of discrimination, sexual harassment, child labor, violations of indigenous rights, or forced labor.
Employee Stock Ownership Trust
Nan Pao has established an employee stock ownership trust. Employees may voluntarily contribute a portion of their monthly salary to their individual trust accounts, while the Company makes corresponding incentive contributions to encourage long-term savings and wealth accumulation among employees. The employee participation rate reached 73.39% in 2025, indicating employees' strong confidence in the Company's long-term development.
Nan Pao Taiwan Retirement System and Implementation Measures
In compliance with relevant Taiwan laws, the Company enrolls employees in labor insurance, National Health Insurance, and group insurance. Employees who joined on or after July 1, 2005 are all covered by the new pension system under the Labor Pension Act, with pension contributions made at no less than the statutory rate. Employees who joined on or before June 30, 2005 could, from July 1, 2005, choose between the new and old pension systems at their own discretion. The Labor Retirement Reserve Supervisory Committee reviews and supervises the use of pension funds. Retirement reserves are contributed monthly and in full to the dedicated pension account at the Bank of Taiwan as required by law to protect the rights of retired employees. 100% of full-time employees participate in the retirement plan.
| Pension System | Old System | New System |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Basis | Chapter 6 "Retirement" of the Labor Standards Act and related sub-laws | Labor Pension Act and related sub-laws |
| Contribution Method | Monthly contributions to the labor retirement reserve (contribution rate of 15%) into the dedicated account at the Bank of Taiwan | 6% of each employee's monthly salary contributed to the employee's individual account at the Bureau of Labor Insurance based on the Monthly Contribution Wage Classification Table |
| Contribution Amount | As of January 1, 2026, the balance of the labor retirement reserve account was NT$382,991 thousand | Contributions in 2025 totaled NT$27,472 thousand |
- The Company has established Labor Retirement Regulations.
- A Labor Retirement Reserve Supervisory Committee has been established in accordance with the law, with pension contributions made monthly and in full to the Trust Department of the Bank of Taiwan.
- Since July 2005, the new labor pension system has been implemented in accordance with the law, with 6% of each employee's monthly wages contributed monthly to the employee's individual account at the Bureau of Labor Insurance based on the Monthly Contribution Wage Classification Table.
- In accordance with IAS 19, an actuary is engaged to assess and calculate the labor retirement reserve and issue an actuarial valuation report.
The retirement reserve is reviewed and supervised by the Labor Retirement Reserve Supervisory Committee and is regularly assessed by actuaries in accordance with IAS 19 to ensure that the rights and interests of retired employees are fully protected.
Family-Friendly Childcare Measures
The Company and the Employee Welfare Committee have signed agreements with reputable childcare providers near the plants to offer employees childcare services at preferential rates. In support of the government's parental leave policy, employees may apply to the Company for unpaid parental leave in accordance with the Act of Gender Equality in Employment and the Regulations for Implementing Unpaid Parental Leave for Raising Children, may apply for extensions based on individual needs, and may return to work early. Labor and health insurance coverage through the Company continues during parental leave.
Nan Pao is committed to building a work system and environment that is friendly to employees of all genders, implementing gender equality in employment, and actively responding to government policies promoting parental-friendly workplaces.
Maternity Protection Measures
To ensure the health of female employees who are planning a pregnancy, are pregnant, are less than one year postpartum, or are breastfeeding, as well as the health of their fetuses, the Company arranges environmental testing, hazard assessments, and risk controls for work that may involve maternity health risks, with the joint assistance of occupational safety and health personnel, nurses, and unit supervisors.
Occupational medicine physicians and occupational health nurses provide case management based on individual circumstances, as well as interview guidance, health risk assessments, risk classification management, and recommendations for appropriate work arrangements. Workplace nurses also provide regular stage-based care to ensure that the health needs of female employees at different stages of pregnancy are addressed, with their willingness to work respected to ensure the implementation of employment equality and maternity protection principles.
Specific Maternity Protection Measures
- Provide pink uniforms for pregnant employees to facilitate identification and prevent potential collisions or accidents in the workplace
- Provide dedicated parking spaces for pregnant employees and coordinate security personnel to assist with traffic control and carrying items to ensure their safety
- Establish lactation rooms in accordance with the law and provide lactation breaks as required by the regulations of each site
- Sign agreements with high-quality childcare institutions near the plant site to provide employees with childcare services and preferential rates
- Establish an unpaid parental leave system in accordance with the law, allowing employees to maintain Labor Insurance and National Health Insurance coverage through the Company during parental leave
Parental Leave Without Pay Statistics
In accordance with the government's unpaid parental leave policy, employees may apply to the Company for unpaid parental leave in accordance with the Act of Gender Equality in Employment, the Regulations for Implementing Unpaid Parental Leave for Raising Children, and other relevant regulations. Employees may also apply for extensions based on individual needs or arrange for early reinstatement, and may maintain Labor Insurance and National Health Insurance coverage through the Company during parental leave. The following presents Nan Pao Taiwan's unpaid parental leave statistics for 2025:
| Item | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Who Actually Applied for Unpaid Parental Leave in 2025 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Number of Employees Expected to Return from Unpaid Parental Leave in 2025 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Number of Employees Who Returned from Unpaid Parental Leave in 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Return-to-Work Rate from Unpaid Parental Leave | 66% | 50% | 60% |
| Number of Employees Who Returned from Unpaid Parental Leave in 2024 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Number of Employees Who Remained Employed for One Year After Returning from Unpaid Parental Leave in 2024 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Retention Rate After Returning from Unpaid Parental Leave | 100% | 100% | 100% |
※ The return-to-work rate from unpaid parental leave in 2025 was 60%, as some employees' parental leave periods had not yet expired and they were expected to return to work later. The return-to-work rate is calculated using the number of employees expected to return as the denominator.
※ The retention rate after returning from unpaid parental leave reached 100% in 2024, showing that the Company's friendly workplace measures effectively supported employees' return to the workplace.
Employee Clubs and Wellness
In addition to regularly organizing activities, Nan Pao encourages employees to participate in clubs, providing diverse outlets for physical and mental relaxation outside of work, helping employees achieve work-life balance and better physical and mental health. Participation in these activities also helps employees build stronger connections with colleagues, family, and the local community. Nan Pao encourages employees to form and join clubs; to date, employees have independently established a wide variety of clubs, including oil painting, yoga, tai chi, saxophone, badminton, softball, and golf clubs.
Softball Friendly Match
Golf Club Practice
Saxophone Club Practice