New Hiring percentage
In 2024, Primax Group hired a total of 2,964 new employees (1,954 male and 1,010 female), with an average monthly hiring rate of 2.53%. Among them, Primax hired 2,406 new employees (1,600 male and 806 female), with an average monthly hiring rate of 3.10%. Tymphany hired 558 new employees (354 male and 204 female), with an average monthly hiring rate of 1.41%.
Diverse and complete recruitment channels
We value and care for employees' actual experiences in the workplace. Primax constantly observes new recruits and resigned employees, and evaluates the effectiveness of existing measures and welfare to determine whether it has accomplished its goal of creating an equal and friendly workplace.
In terms of talent recruitment, we have worked closely with 104 Job Bank for five years. Each year, both parties discuss the key recruitment points and marketing proposals for the year and build Primax's exclusive recruitment webpage at 104 to introduce the company's business, vacancies, and benefits with pictures andtexts, to attract talents from all over the world to join Primax.
Certainly, internal talent is also a crucial partner for us. To address this, Primax has established a digital Talent Bank system to complement various talent recruitment, rotation, and retention programs, serving as a powerful tool for building a talent pipeline.We have integrated the Human Capital Management (HCM) system,performance management system, enterprise process management platform, and internal and external talent resumes upload to enhance the functionality of the Talent Bank. Additionally, we can also store the information of outstanding external candidates in the Primax Talent Bank.
Turnover rate
Regarding employee separation procedures, Primax Group strictly complies with applicable labor laws. For any changes in employment conditions, all notifications are carried out in accordance with legal requirements, following Article 16 of the Taiwan Labor Standards Act, Article 37 of the Mainland China Labor Contract Law, Article 17 of the Thai Labor Protection Act, and Article 51 of the Czech Labor Code. These provisions are also stipulated in the collective agreements.
In 2024, PrimaxGroup recorded a total of 4,072 employee separations (2,385 male and 1,687 female), with an average monthly turnover rate of 3.48%. Among them, Primax had 2,875 separations (1,704 male and 1,171 female), with an average monthly turnover rate of 3.71%. Tymphany had 1,197 separations (681 male and 516 female), with an average monthly turnover rate of 3.03%.
Fair Remuneration System
To help employees enjoy a better quality of life, we provide a fair remuneration system. All salaries comply with government wage regulations, and no employees are assigned positions inconsistent with their roles to reduce personnel costs. In line with our commitment to fairness and justice, employees are offered appropriate grades and salaries to ensure they receive proper rewards and can take good care of themselves and their families.
At Primax Group, the ratio of entry-level employee salaries to the local minimum wage shows no gender disparity. All employees earning the minimum wage are paid above statutory minimum standards, and there are no cases where salaries fall below the legal minimum. Workers engaged by the Group are compensated on the same basis as local entry-level employees, in accordance with local policies.
The Group is also committed to promoting pay equity and preventing gender discrimination in the workplace. We strive to narrow gender remuneration gaps as much as possible. In addition to complying with local laws, each operational site regularly reviews market benchmarks, collects local remuneration survey reports, and adjusts remuneration policies to ensure that our remuneration remains competitive while maintaining internal equity.
Employee appointment and salary decisions are based on internal job grades and corresponding pay structures, without differentiation by gender. Annual salaries are guaranteed for each grade and include a fixed 13 to 14 months' pay, which covers 12 months of basic salary plus additional guaranteed payments. Remuneration consists of fixed salaries and variable incentives. Fixed salaries are the employee's basic salary, while variable incentives are mainly linked to the Company's (or individual business unit's) operating performance and target achievement. We have established mechanisms for both short- and long-term incentives, deferred payments, and peer benchmarking. In recognition of employees' contributions and to motivate them, we have also implemented various incentive programs, including monthly production efficiency bonuses, proposal bonuses, patent bonuses, seniority awards, informal awards, and quarterly team bonuses, providing appropriate rewards for dedicated employees.
For 2024, based on Market Observation Post System and information in the current year's Annual Report, the ratio of the median employee compensation to the total compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Directors was approximately 1:12.57, and the ratio of the percentage increase in the Chairman of the Board of Directors' annual total compensation to the percentage increase in the median employee compensation was 1:11. For the average and median salaries of full-time non-managerialemployees, as well as changes compared to the previous year, please refer to the salary information for 《full-time non-managerial employees disclosed on the Market Observation Post System.》 For details on the allocation ratio of employee remuneration from after-tax earnings and the calculation methods, please refer to page 56 of the 2024 Shareholders' Meeting Annual Report.
Employee care and benefit system
The welfare system is a true representation of Primax Group's care for employees, as it caters for employees' every need at work. Primax has an Employee Welfare Committee inplace to organize recreational activities and subsidies for employees. The committee constantly strives to expand the welfare system in order to provide employees the most complete care possible and enrich their private lives outside of work. Improvement of work-life balance and quality is what motivates the Employee Welfare Committee to devote attention inbringing the best benefits and developing the best welfare system for employees. Primax has implemented comprehensive welfare systems at all of its operations. Although welfare systems may vary in detail, they nevertheless comply or exceed local regulatory requirements. The following is a detailed description of various welfare systems in place:
Parental benefits
To encourage childbirth and ensure that employees have sufficient time to rest, accompany, and care for their families before and after childbirth, Primax Group not only complies with local parental leave and maternity leave regulations at each site but also offers employee benefits that exceed legal requirements. For example, Primax's facilities in Mainland China have established dedicated dining areas, rest areas, and nursing rooms for pregnant employees. Primax (Taipei) and Tymphany (Taipei) have implemented postnatal work-from-home policies to help alleviate the potential burdens employees may face during the parenting process and to share the joy of welcoming new life through comprehensive support measures. In 2024, Primax (Taipei) Operating Headquarters once again received the Taipei City Excellent Breastfeeding Room Certification (valid for three years), providing employees with a comfortable and convenient space for expressing and storing breast milk.
In 2024, there were 173 employees at Primax (Taipei) and Tymphany (Taipei) eligible to apply for parental unpaid leave (125 male and 48 female). A total of 9 employees applied (4 male and 5 female). Of the 4 employees scheduled to return to work upon the end of their leave (2 male and 2 female), 3 employees actually resumed employment (1 male and 2 female), resulting in a return-to-work rate of 75% and a retention rate of 78%. All cases of non-retention were due to personal reasons or career development considerations.
Retirement Benefit Plans
Primax Group's commitment to employee care extends beyond workplace communication and includes planning for employees' lives after retirement. All retirement benefit plans comply with the legal requirements applicable at each site.
In Taiwan, Primax (Taipei) contributes regularly to statutory retirement reserve accounts in accordance with the Labor Standards Act and the Labor Pension Act. In China and Thailand, the Group enrolls employees in pension insurance schemes in line with the Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China and the Social Security Act of Thailand, respectively. Employers contribute a fixed percentage of employees' salaries to pension funds (20% in China and 5% in Thailand) to ensure that all employees can enjoy secure retirement benefits.
During the reporting period, approximately 0.099% of employees at Primax (Taipei) were enrolled in the old pension system, while about 99.901% were covered under the new system. The fund assets available to Primax exceeded the pension liabilities by 54.4%. In addition, the retirement policies for the Group's operations in Mainland China stipulate that male employees who reach the age of 60 and female employees who reach the age of 50, or those who have been certified by a hospital as unable to work, are eligible to apply for retirement. Upon retirement, salaries are suspended starting the month following the effective date. To express appreciation for employees' long-term contributions, Primax provides additional incentives on top of the statutory basic retirement insurance payments.