iST commits to upholding the spirit of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, th e UN Global Compact, the RBA Code of Conduct, and other applicable industry standards and international conventions. We are guided by the principles of "respect for human rights" and "optimal talent utilization," actively promoting gender equality and striving to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Our policies prohibit discrimination based on non-work-related factors such as race, belief, religion, political affiliation, gender, marital status, disability, or other government-protected statuses. These principles apply to recruitment, employment, training, promotion, salary, and benefits, with the goal of fostering mutual growth between employees and the company. iST continuously fosters a positive and friendly communication environment and has established robust channels for labor-management communication to listen to employees. We help employees achieve a proper balance between work and family life, evidenced by a high retention rate of 87.5% for those returning from parental leave in 2024, which allows them to return to work with peace of mind. Furthermore, iST places a high priority on the promotion of labor and business ethics policies. We use platforms such as work rules, document management systems, and announcement systems to disseminate information and regularly review and optimize relevant systems. We respect the human rights of all employees and provide fair and suitable job opportunities for all applicants and current staff.

iST provides competitive compensation to attract external talent and retain top employees, while rewarding employees who create performance and make long-term contributions. We give priority to hiring local employees. The standard salary for entry-level employee is better than the local statutory salary requirements. Also, Taiwanese citizens are given priority for senior management positions within the Taiwan operational headquarters.

iST implements diversity, equality, and gender equality. iST promotes employee and determines salaries based on individual’s ability and job requirements, without any gender or racial differences. iST continues to complete its talent pipeline at every level of the organization. iST actively hires and promotes female employees. This allows female employees to develop their potentials and demonstrate their influences. iST values every employee’s rights and personal health and safety. We provide a safe and secure work environment for our foreign employees. Starting from 2023, iST has implemented the “Zero Placement Fee” policy to ease the financial burden for foreign employees who come to work in Taiwan and to avoid bonded labor problem. All employees receive equal employment based on the principle of reasonableness and fairness. Exceptional foreign blue-collar employees may be promoted to white-collar engineers, so that we could retain the excellent talents.

In the rapidly changing technological environment, technological innovation and talent cultivation are key to the continuous development of the enterprise. It is well understood at iST that only through close collaboration with academia can we effectively cultivate outstanding talent that meets industry needs. Therefore, we actively promote diverse industry–academia partnerships through initiatives such as campus recruitment, elite scholarships, diversified internships, pre-employment programs for new graduates, testing and analysis technology subsidies, foundational learning programs, specialized training courses, expert lectures, and international programs, all aimed at building a comprehensive talent development system.

iST collaborates with well-known universities, including National Tsing Hua University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, National Taipei University of Technology, Tamkang University, Chung Yuan Christian University, National United University, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, and Minghsin University of Science and Technology, to establish long-term partnerships. iST will continue to work closely with government agencies to launch more initiatives that promote workplace development, contributing to the advancement of employment in society.

 

We actively respond to the government’s employment promotion initiatives and provide more opportunities for young people to enter the industry through various collaborative mechanisms. We believe that companies should actively participate in talent development, which can not only improve the employability of job seekers but also provide fresh talent to the industry.

iST is committed to collaborating with government agencies to provide career development opportunities for young people and help them transition more smoothly into the workplace. We hope these collaborations will serve as a gateway for the younger generation to enter the industry, helping them lay a solid foundation for their future careers and strengthen their professional competitiveness. iST actively participates in various government collaboration programs, including: INTENSE Program、Youth’s Employment Ultimate Program.