Sustainability Consultation

Happy Workplace

YI-TECH is committed to "creating a system where our colleagues can make a living" and practices corporate social responsibility by emphasizing a fair and equal salary system.

Talent capital development

Veda groups believes that "talent" must have the ability to discover others' strengths and improve one's own weaknesses to create forward-looking, cooperative, and precise teams. Broadly speaking, Yida Group's talent development program consists of three cyclical stages. First, we start by enhancing the knowledge density of our colleagues. With a solid foundation of knowledge management, they can quickly grasp key points when managing themselves, executing tasks, and communicating with others, thus avoiding the pitfalls they were accustomed to in the past. Second, Yida Group provides numerous opportunities for talent. Through the accumulation of work experience and the adjustment and correction of mistakes, we cultivate strategic thinking and strategy formulation skills. Finally, knowledgeable and experienced colleagues take on the important role of mentors, sharing their experiences with others and learning new knowledge, skills, and tools from newcomers. This creates a continuous cycle of growth and improvement in talent development.

Each stage of implementation has corresponding systems and practices within the Veda Group. Over a quarter of a century, we have always adhered to our core corporate values and operational focus of "inheritance and sincerity, nurturing and talent." This has been our approach in the past, remains so in the present, and will continue to be so in the future.

2023 Training program categories and descriptions

Individual performance and consultation and evaluation—interview to understand career development plans

Individual performance and consultation and evaluation—interview to understand career development plans：At the beginning of each year, every employee must complete an annual performance evaluation form. Mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews are conducted, allowing supervisors to assess employee performance through interviews. Goal setting and performance evaluations help monitor and enhance employees' development. The scores from the performance evaluation form also influence performance bonus distribution. If a supervisor believes, based on the evaluation scores and capability assessment, that an employee qualifies for promotion, they may submit a promotion request to the company. The evaluation ratio for all male and female employees from executives to general staff is 100%.

Annual performance evaluation completion rate

100%

Veda Group's performance evaluation system

Purpose

Establish a performance evaluation system oriented towards goal management. Through goal setting and performance evaluation, assess and enhance employee capability development.

Performance evaluation criteria

Annual goal achievement rate
Project management
Team/individual work management and development

Performance bonus distribution principles and methods

Under the condition of company profitability, performance bonuses are distributed twice a year based on departmental performance and individual achievements.
Performance evaluation results serve as the basis for employee promotions, transfers, salary adjustments, and special incentives.

Departmental transfer system—creating a win-win situation for employees and the company

Diverse talent development, creating a win-win situation. Veda Group offers a "departmental transfer system" to encourage employees to accumulate knowledge from different industries and develop a broad range of professional skills. After one year of service, employees can proactively apply for a transfer to different industry client groups to challenge new areas. This allows them to rotate to different industries and clients, applying their learned knowledge and skills in new contexts. After three years in the same department, the HR department will initiate discussions with the employee and their supervisor about career planning, understanding the employee's career aspirations and expectations, and making further arrangements accordingly.

Optimal workplace environment

Since 2018, Veda Group has implemented the Mobile Office system, allowing employees to perform work and handle business outside the office. This system provides flexibility, reducing commuting costs and time. It also anticipated the need for remote work during the pandemic and can accommodate various project-related activities, PR media events, external client meetings, and CSR courses. In addition to cost savings, it also reduces carbon emissions from commuting. According to 2023 statistics, an average of 49% of employees applied for Mobile Office each month.

Veda Group offers a diverse and competitive benefits system to motivate employees and foster long-term development alongside the company. This system helps employees accumulate professional knowledge and move towards a better future. In addition to statutory standards, Veda Group also provides many benefits that align with employees' needs.

Insurance

In addition to complying with the Labor Standards Act and providing basic protections such as labor and health insurance, Veda Group also provides group insurance to ensure the safety of employees while traveling for business or organizing events. We offer multiple layers of work safety protection, allowing employees to focus more on their professional skills and provide higher-quality service to clients.

Allowances

Veda Group understanding the burden of living away from home, offers a housing allowance to employees who reside outside the Taipei and New Taipei areas as well as Keelung. After one year of employment, employees can apply for a monthly housing allowance of NT$3,000.

Veda Group subscribes to 9 types of newspapers and 29 types of magazines, both domestic and international, for employees to freely access. Additionally, to foster a strong corporate culture and encourage employees to acquire and share knowledge, full-time employees can apply for a monthly book purchase subsidy of NT$300 to support their self-learning and development.

Additionally, to support employees' work needs and efforts, all full-time employees are eligible for a computer purchase subsidy after starting their employment, with a monthly subsidy of NT$1,000, up to a maximum of NT$30,000. Employees at the level of assistant manager and above, working on projects can apply for an internet expense subsidy based on business needs. If employees need to work overtime beyond meal times, they may apply for a meal reimbursement for that day, depending on the situation.

Corporate Culture

Corporate culture encompasses the core values and beliefs that define a company, reflecting its unique qualities in a manner similar to how an individual’s soul is integral to their being. In ancient Sanskrit, "VEDA" signifies "pure knowledge" and "eternal wisdom." Upholding the positive connotations of "VEDA," Veda Group fosters a sincere, people-oriented corporate culture. We create a comfortable and open office environment where employees can work in a friendly, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere. Our long-standing Mobile Office system complements this by allowing PR, planning, and sustainability consultants to thrive in a flexible work environment, fostering innovative thinking. This approach aligns with the industry's shift from a "manufacturing-intensive" to a "creativity and marketing-intensive" knowledge economy.

"People-oriented" is a crucial cornerstone for Veda Group's sustainable development and the core of our corporate culture. We facilitate smooth feedback channels for employees through strategic planning. Veda Group's cultural development programs focus on people, encouraging participation in cultural innovation processes across all levels. Each year, we hold a "Kick-Off Meeting" to discuss annual operational directions. Monthly "All-Staff Meetings" are conducted to share new knowledge and foster mutual growth, while weekly "Tea Parties" aim to enrich personal interests and cultivate a relaxed atmosphere. We hope these activities will ignite employees' innovative enthusiasm for their work and unlock their full potential.

As autumn transitions into winter, the company hosted the 2023 Sustainable Living Gatherings to seamlessly integrate sustainable aesthetics into everyday life. The theme of this gathering was "Sustainability with Aesthetic Value," aiming to lead participants in experiencing and practicing the beauty of sustainability through diverse cultural experiences. The event featured a rich array of activities. Participants enjoyed sustainable nectar experiences, tasted spring water and tea, and felt the purity and tranquility of nature. Traditional music performances, including guqin and erhu, provided both a cultural heritage and spiritual cleansing. Additionally, the event included discussions on sustainable travel and fashion, offering practical advice on integrating sustainability into travel and daily life. The venue showcased several artworks with sustainability themes and featured a calligrapher, allowing everyone to experience the beauty of sustainability in an artistic atmosphere. Through this series of events, participants deeply realized that sustainability is not only an environmental concept but also a wonderful way of life. By approaching it with sincerity and observing with a calm mind, the beauty of sustainability naturally emerges and can effortlessly and joyfully integrate into our daily lives.

In Veda Group's offices, transparency is emphasized in the design of all spaces, including meeting rooms and the offices of the general manager and chairman. This reflects Veda Group's corporate culture of openness and transparency. The always-open doors of the general manager and chairman's offices encourage employees to actively share innovative ideas and suggestions. We respond to employees' feedback and needs with a high level of inclusivity and integrity.

Tea parties are not just about savoring different teas but also serve as a cultural enrichment experience.

At each event, the chairman introduces different types of tea, exploring their characteristics, history, and cultural background, while delving into the vitality and cultural significance embedded in the tea leaves’ growing environment. During the tea tasting process, everyone shares their insights and exchanges feelings, which not only enhances individual sensory awareness but also helps strengthen team cohesion and cooperation. The tea tasting sessions represent the company’s commitment to sustainable management, and by enjoying tea together every first day of the week, it aims to inspire colleagues with a renewed passion for innovation and unleash their infinite potential.

Earth Hour - Turn Off the Lights for One Hour: Lighting Off for the Sustainability of the Earth

Event details｜

On March 25, 2023, the Veda Business Group actively responded to the global environmental initiative Earth Hour, calling on all employees to participate in the “Turn Off the Lights for One Hour” public welfare activity. This event aimed to raise awareness among employees about climate change while promoting energy conservation and carbon reduction, contributing collectively to the sustainable development of the Earth.

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To ensure the smooth execution of the event, the company proactively promoted the importance of Earth Hour in advance and coordinated with various departments to turn off non-essential lighting and appliances during the designated time. Additionally, the company provided relevant promotional materials and educational resources to ensure that every employee fully understood the significance of energy conservation and how to participate effectively.

Through this event, we reduced electricity consumption by one hour and experienced the benefits of energy conservation and carbon reduction. More importantly, the activity increased the awareness of environmental protection among all employees and encouraged everyone to practice energy-saving and environmentally-friendly actions in their daily lives. "Turn Off the Lights for One Hour" activity is not just a simple act of turning off lights but also a commitment by the Veda Business Group to environmental protection.

Event outcomes｜

Old Shoes Save Lives – Material Collection: Donate Old Shoes, Spread Warmth

Event details｜

On May 25, 2023, the Veda Business Group participated in the "Old Shoes Save Lives" public welfare activity, calling on all employees to donate unused shoes to support needy groups both domestically and internationally. The goal was to improve living conditions in some areas through material donations and to promote the importance of resource reuse, achieving both environmental and public welfare objectives.

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To ensure the smooth implementation of the event, the company conducted extensive internal promotion and set up donation stations to facilitate employees in donating old shoes at their convenience. The company also provided logistical resources to deliver the collected shoes to designated charitable organizations.

The event collected over 10 pairs of old shoes, which will be sent to both domestic and international regions to assist local residents with footwear resources. The activity not only enhanced employees' awareness of environmental protection and social responsibility but also fostered unity and cooperation within the company. Employees reported that participating in such public welfare activities not only brought them joy from giving but also increased their focus on resource reuse and environmental issues. We will continue to promote similar public welfare activities, encourage more employees to participate, and bring more positive impact to society by delivering warmth to those in need.

Event outcomes｜

Giving Tuesday: Igniting the flame of global goodwill

Event details｜

Since 2018, the Veda Business Group has actively responded to the global generosity initiative organized by Giving Tuesday. After a period of adjustment due to the pandemic from 2019 to 2022, the "Reboot for Giving" project was relaunched in 2023. This initiative, represented in Taiwan by Veda group, uses social media interaction and the design concept of Reboot, Rethink, and Reconnect to bring the #GT spirit of goodwill back into the public eye in Taiwan.

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In 2023, we participated in the global leaders' summit in Portugal, where representatives from over 100 countries gathered to discuss issues such as social initiative expansion and impact assessment. That same year, we hosted an AI art generation co-creation event on our Facebook page, successfully revitalizing our social media network.

Starting from August 2023, we released a total of 25 posts per week aligned with the global #GivingEveryTuesday calendar theme, achieving approximately 2,000 views and over 230 comments and interactions. These posts educated our audience on the weekly themes and highlighted local NGOs and NPOs involved in these topics. We also organized an online forum with representatives from the Asia-Pacific region to discuss social impact and value assessment.

In 2024, we plan to launch a new initiative focused on "Youth Talents," connecting the needs and expectations of social enterprises and NPOs. This project aims to nurture goodwill from the grassroots level and apply our professional skills across various fields, showcasing the value of these important social organizations.

Event outcomes｜

Sunshine Gas Station × Veda Business Group: Practicing a diverse employment environment together

Event details｜

To promote workplace diversity and inclusion, the Veda Business Group is responding to the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiative by organizing the "Understanding Employment Environments for Individuals with Disabilities" event on March 15, 2024. We invited company employees to visit the Sunshine Gas Station to learn about the working environment for individuals with disabilities and to promote employment issues related to disabilities.

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For this event, the Veda Business Group invested NT$25,000 in fuel vouchers to support the services at Sunshine Gas Station. Additionally, our 5 vehicles and 8 car wash volunteers participated on-site, gaining insight into the working modes of individuals with disabilities. After the event, the CSRone team will promote the activity and the employment environment for individuals with disabilities through social media posts, expected to be published in June 2024, to further raise societal awareness. We also purchased products from the Sunshine Weaving Love Work Team to support the creativity and work of individuals with disabilities through practical actions.

Through this public welfare activity, we not only enhanced our understanding of the working environments for individuals with disabilities but also actively supported their daily work. Employees developed a greater sense of social responsibility and inclusivity during the process. We hope that such activities will continue to promote societal attention to individuals with disabilities and create more inclusive employment environments.

Event outcomes｜

Optimal workplace environment

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日期

活動名稱

地點

應到人數

出席人數

出席率

2023/1/6

全員大會

Veda辦公室中央區

93%

2023/2/13

Kick off Meeting

Veda辦公室中央區

98%

2023/4/7

全員大會

Veda辦公室中央區

97%

2023/7/6

全員大會

Veda辦公室中央區

84%

2023/10/6

全員大會

Veda辦公室中央區

100%