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          Sustainable Employee Engagement                                                                                             employees' perspectives, facilitating the ability to support employees and provide them with a greater sense of
                                                                                                                                      purpose. By leveraging this framework, organizations can effectively comprehend employee sentiments,
                                                                                                                                      enhance employee support systems, and empower employees with a stronger sense of mission.

          Author: Sustainability Committee Employee Care & Social Engagement Taskforce / Coordinator / Arian Chien
                            Taiwan Site / Corporate Service / Global HR Development Division / Sandy Tong                                           Inspiration          Drive                  Growth               Trust
                                                                                                                                                    "I'm totally inspired   "We're agile, totally   "I'm excelling in my   "I'm confident in
                                                                                                                                        Excellence  by our vision, we're a   focused on our     career and achieving   leadership, they
                mployee engagement, in essence, refers to how much of the �hearts� of employees a company                                           responsible company"  customers, with market   my potential"     treat us with dignity
                                                                                                                                                                         leading products &                          & respect"
                can win over, inspiring them to fully commit to the organization�s goals and vision both rationally
                                                                                                                                                                         services"
          E and emotionally. It entails promoting behaviors where employees are enthusiastic to Say, Stay and
          Strive, thereby enhancing organizational performance and driving sustainable business growth. Employee
                                                                                                                                                    Inclusion            Voice                  Capability           Collaboration
          engagement is not just an isolated event; it is an experiential approach that actively shapes employee                                    "I'm totally inspired   "I have a say in what we   "I'm developing skills   "We help each other
                                                                                                                                        Emphasis
          behaviors and performance. Consequently, a further definition has been proposed: �Sustainable Employee                                     by our vision, we're a   do"                to progress my career"  and work across
                                                                                                                                                    responsible company"                                             boundaries"
          Engagement.�
                                                                                                                                                    Understanding        Organization           Fair Rewards         Support
          What is "Sustainable Employee Engagement"?        •  Cultivating a workforce that possesses vitality and                      Essentials  "I get what we do, and   "We are efficient, flexible   "My pay & benefits are   "My supervisor
                                                                                                                                                    how I fit in"
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     supports us and
                                                                                                                                                                                                fair and offer stability"
                                                                                                                                                                         and continually
                                                              experiences a sense of well-being.                                                                         improving"                                  builds the team"
          Towers Watson & Co. describes "Sustainable Employee
          Engagement" as the strength of the connection between   The distinction between sustainable employee                                            Purpose                Work              Total Rewards          People
          employees and their organizations, highlighting three   engagement and general employee engagement lies
          core elements:
                                                            in the "work environment." A sustainable work                             Strengthening Communication of the Company�s       response to changing environments to leverage the
                                                            environment motivates and attracts employees by                           Overall Goals and Objectives to Establishing Clear   power of teams and foster team cohesion.
          Engaged                                           promoting and enhancing their physical, emotional,                        Direction
          •  Instilling a strong belief in employees regarding   and social well-being. This environment consistently                 Through the company's vision, strategic goals, future   Establishing a �Culture of Recognition� and
           the company's objectives.                        stimulates employees' creativity and provides them                        plans, and key milestones it helps employees see the   Encouraging Leaders to Lead by Example
          •  Creating a strong emotional connection between   with a greater sense of purpose.                                        "ultimate purpose" and understand why they are     When employees' work is encouraged and recognized,
           employees and the company, fostering pride in                                                                              putting in their efforts. By facilitating two-way   they tend to be more engaged, leading to increased
           working for the organization and a willingness to   "Sustainable Employee Engagement" Begins with                          communication, organizations can uncover potential   productivity  and  innovation.  Provide  timely
           recommend it to others.                          the Framework of Employee Experience                                      issues from an employee perspective and involve    recognition to strengthen the connection between
          •  Encouraging employees to go the extra mile in                                                                            employees in the process, aligning their long-term   employee behavior and organizational values.
           their work efforts to achieve goals.             Employee experience refers to the journey an                              goals with those of the company and enhancing their
                                                            employee undergoes within an organization. It                                                                                Continuously Conducting Critical Factors Analysis
          Enabled                                           encompasses every interaction that occurs during an                       sense of belonging.                                for �Talent Retention�
          •  Actively supporting employees in overcoming    employee's lifecycle, such as their role, workspace,                                                                         Ensure overall compensation meets local market
           challenges to achieve organizational goals.                                                                                Enhancing Employee Advocacy through ESG Strategy   standards and retains key talent. Create an employee
          •  Providing employees with the necessary resources,   manager, and well-being experiences. To gain a                       Communication and Branding                         experience that motivates employees to passionately
                                                            comprehensive understanding of employees' thoughts
                                                                                                                                      To reach the United Nations Sustainable Development
           tools, and methods to improve performance.                                                                                                                                    endorse USI, and provide diverse career development
          •  Enhancing employee capabilities to effectively   and expectations at each interaction point in their                     Goals (SDGs) and pursue corporate sustainability, USI   opportunities for employees to grow in alignment
                                                                                                                                      follows four sustainability strategies, Low Carbon,
                                                            lifecycle, "Sustainable Employee Engagement"
           address job-related challenges.                                                                                                                                               with their career goals and organizational needs.
                                                            employs a framework that consists of four distinct                        Circular, Collaborative, and Inclusive, to prioritize
          Energized                                         dimensions: purpose, work, rewards, and people.                           response SDGs based on the Company's core values.   "Sustainable Employee Engagement" is not just an
          •  Fostering a work environment where employees   These dimensions are further categorized into three                       This enables the Company to take comprehensive     isolated event; it is a journey that actively creates a
           can maintain high levels of energy.              levels, ranging from basic to exceptional, resulting in a                 actions concerning corporate sustainability.       work environment, shapes employee behavior and
          •  Sustaining employee enthusiasm and a sense of   framework of 12 employee experience elements. This                                                                          performance in a positive manner.
           accomplishment in their work.                    framework allows for a holistic understanding of                          Continuously Cultivating Resilient Leadership
                                                                                                                                      Leaders should continuously adjust mechanisms in



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