Asia Cement Wins Four HR Asia Awards for the Second Consecutive Year

Continuing to Lead the Way in Creating a Happy Workplace

Asia Cement Corporation once again recognized for its outstanding achievements by receiving four awards at the HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia, held on July 5th. The awards received included" HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia," "HR Asia Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award," "HR Asia Most Caring Company Award," and "HR Asia Sustainable Workplace Awars." This series of awards recognize Asia Cement's exceptional performance in various fields and prove the company's commitment to creating a happy workplace, caring for its employees, and practicing sustainable development.

The HR Asia awards ceremony was held at the Nangang Exhibition Center. Asia Cement was represented by Vice President of Human Resources Tony Yu, who accepted the awards. Asia Cement President Lee Kun-yen expressed his gratitude to the judges for their recognition of Asia Cement's efforts and dedication to creating a happy workplace, and for once again honoring the company. President Lee pointed out that Asia Cement has won awards for four consecutive years and four grand prizes for two consecutive years, which shows that the judges have recognized Asia Cement's commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as care for employees and sustainable workplace development. In the future, Asia Cement will continue to build a positive, flexible and friendly workplace environment that allows all employees to fully fulfill their potential, and work together to meet the challenges of the new era of AI.

The “HR Asia Best Companies to Work For in Asia” is one of the most  authoritative awards in the field of human resource management in the Asia-Pacific region. It is organized by the well-known human resource magazine "HR Asia." One of the themes of this year is to emphasize diversity and inclusion. Asia Cement emphasizes that each employee has different backgrounds, different perspectives, and unique value. Asia Cement is committed to creating an open and inclusive work environment where there is no discrimination based on race, class, language, religion or nationality. For example, while indigenous peoples account for only 2.5% of the total population in Taiwan, they account for 20% of all employees at Asia Cement, which fully demonstrates the company's emphasis of workplace equality.

Asia Cement understands that employees are the company's most valuable asset and is committed to providing a happy, healthy and safe working environment. The company's salary and benefits are leading in the industry, including high starting salaries and a comprehensive promotion system. The company also incentivizes employees for their outstanding performance and energy-saving contributions with various bonuses. In terms of benefits, Asia Cement takes into full account the daily needs of its employees and provides stipend for the birth of employees’ child  and subsidize the education thereof.   It has also implemented "employee trust shareholding" for 26 years. In addition, Asia Cement also provides other benefits such as accident and health insurance, employee assistance programs, travel allowances, emergency relief funds and sponsorship of various clubs. With the business philosophy of "investing in employee health is the greatest profit for the enterprise," the company actively promotes various care measures, including flexible working hours, parental leave and family care measures, to help employees strike a balance between work and personal life. Through a comprehensive care program, Asia Cement serves as the strongest support for all members of Asia Cement.

In line with the business philosophy of sustainable development, Asia Cement comprehensively implement sustainable management from three aspects: environment, society and corporate governance. The company is committed to promoting carbon reduction and circular economy, and has become a pioneer in sustainable development in global cement industry. The company publishes sustainability report annually, detailing its various performance and results in sustainability, demonstrating its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Asia Cement helps employees develop steadily, carry out their self-worth, grow together with the company, and contribute to society and support their families.

It is deservedly called a model employer.

Asia Cement pays attention to DEI diversity and inclusion, places importance on equality, diversity and inclusion, and does not leave out any employee, and treats the families of employees as members of the Asia Cement family. In response to the issue of an aging workforce, Asia Cement has launched the "Employee Senior ESG benefits  project" to create a rich senile life for the parents of employees in office, as well as employees approaching their retirement or have retired. The project includes to send life planners with psychological counseling background for regular visits and  to provide consultation on health, diet and financial planning, and cooperates with appropriate institutions to ensure that each elder can enjoy the most considerate care.

Asia Cement President Lee Kun-yen said: "Winning four HR Asia awards this year is an affirmation of our efforts of many years. We will continue to commit to creating a better working environment, promoting diversity and inclusion, and sustainable development, so that every employee can realize their self-worth at Asia Cement and grow together with the company."