
Human Right and Diversity
The growth of a company relies on the continuous contributions of its employees. To enhance its growth momentum, Novatek actively recruits outstanding professionals, adheres to international human rights standards, and treats current employees, contractors, temporary staff, interns, etc., with dignity and respect. Novatek also plans to implement RBA-related management systems and training courses internally in 2024, to adhere to the "RBA (Responsible Business Alliance) Code of Conduct". Novatek treats applicants of different races, genders, ages, religions, nationalities or political stances equally, and recruits employees through an open and fair selection process. In addition, Novatek protects the personal data of applicants and avoids employment discrimination in accordance with the required laws and regulations. |
Human rights concerns and practices
In 2024, Novatek successfully established and implemented an RBA (Responsible Business Alliance) management system in accordance with the RBA Code of Conduct, Version 8.0. After a formal audit in November, the Company passed the RBA VAP (Validated Audit Program) with a score of 193.8 out of a possible 200, earning Silver Level recognition. This accomplishment highlights Novatek's exceptional performance in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development. The establishment of the RBA management system marks a significant milestone in Novatek's pursuit of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. The RBA management system covers key areas, including but not limited to: labor rights protection, workplace safety, environmental protection, ethical conduct, and supply chain responsibility. The audit not only confirmed Novatek’s compliance in these areas but also underscored our ongoing efforts in continuous improvement and innovation. Moving forward, Novatek will continue to strengthen and implement the RBA management system, adhering to the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct. We are committed to meeting the compliance requirements of our upstream and downstream supply chains to ensure that our business operations align with RBA standards and adhere to the highest standards for social and environmental responsibility. |
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Training for promoting human rights protection
Novatek is committed to protecting human rights and promoting human rights education and advocacy, providing a safe and healthy working environment, and advocating on issues such as employee integrity, information security, business secrets, personal information protection, integrity management, workplace violence and sexual harassment prevention, etc., to create a friendly working environment with respect and tolerance. |
Training on human rights protection for new and all employees in 2024 |
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Diversity in Talent Recruitment
Participates in International Student Job Fair |
Novatek promotes innovation in semiconductor technologies and strengthens its talent pipeline through diversified recruitment strategies. In response to declining birth rates and the increasing need for global talent deployment. Novatek participated in the "International Student Job Fair". The event featured one-on-one interviews with many outstanding international talents. Novatek is dedicated to creating a diverse work environment and actively cultivates international operational talent.
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Internship Program for Foreign Students |
Novatek welcomed four international students to its 2024 internship program. The program covered key technical areas such as IC design, algorithm development, and software-hardware integration. This initiative not only achieves diversity in talent recruitment but also allows outstanding international talents to gain early insights into Novatek's corporate culture and accumulate professional foundations, thereby laying a more flexible groundwork for future talent deployment at overseas locations.
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Collaborate with university to Launch a New Program for Recruiting and Developing Outstanding International Talent |
To expand the recruitment of outstanding international talent, Novatek will collaborate with the International College of Semiconductor Technology at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University to promote a "New Program" initiative. This program plans to establish a two-year master's program to recruit exceptional international students. Those admitted to this new program will receive up to two years of "Industry-Academia Scholarships" provided by the National Development Fund and "Living Allowances" from the company. Additionally, students will have internship opportunities and stipends during their studies, allowing them to gain practical workplace experience and a better understanding of future job responsibilities. The program aims to attract outstanding international students to study and work in Taiwan, effectively meeting corporate talent demands and advancing internationalization strategies.
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Employed 18 people with disabilities in accordance with relevant laws and regulations
Novatek employed 18 disabled individuals(including 3 extremely severe, 10 severe, 4 moderate and the 1 mild), providing them with fair employment opportunities and guaranteeing their employment rights in line with the law and regulations. |
Achieving gender equality
Novatek is committed to implementing equality in recruitment, remuneration, training and development, and promotion opportunities. Novatek treats and cares all types of employees equally. We ensure that employees are not subject to discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation. |
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Employee communication
Novatek has high-quality manpower, complete employee benefits and harmonious employee-employer relationship. In addition to informal communication channels, Novatek has also established a variety of formal communication mechanisms, allowing its employees to fully express their opinions. The opinions of the employees are then responded quickly by the responsible units, creating a good and unimpeded communication culture and an open-minded working atmosphere. There were no reported cases of violating business ethics in 2024. |
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Human rights protection program-Management and tracking of abnormal working hours
To help employees balance their work and life, Novatek has formulated the “Working Hours and Flexible Work Regulations” and the “Regulations on Overtime Pay and Compensatory Leave” in accordance with the Labor Standards Act and related regulations. Through new employee training, regular announcements to promote statutory working hours, and the developed “attendance analysis system”, supervisors can effectively manage the working hours of the employees. If the supervisors need to work overtime due to business needs, they need to obtain the consent from the employees. When the overtime is completed, overtime pay or compensatory leave will be provided. For employees who have consistent long working hours, regular notifications are sent to remind their supervisors to understand the employees’ working conditions, working load and emotional status, and take the initiative to care for the employees’ physical and mental health as well as the conditions of their families, ensuring the employees of Novatek to achieve work-life balance through appropriate work arrangements.