Reporting Best Practice
Foxconn
Within Family Actions
Foxconn
Indicator:
2.3.3 Family Actions
Impact area:
Workplace
Sector:
Technology and Telecom
Industry:
Electronics-B2B
Country (HQ):
Taiwan, China
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Why highlighted?
Why did this company score 10 on this indicator?
Foxconn’s example is highlighted as a best practice for its various action towards parents and caregivers. The company offers childcare subsidies to mothers, and a wild range of family benefits, such as on-site child care facilities.
Why are we highlighting this company as a good example?
The company integrates fully the needs of parents into its workplace management, allowing significant health and developmental benefits for children.
Go to the indicator question.
From the company’s public reporting
Company disclosure
“Childcare Subsidies for 0 to 6 Year Olds: To support employees in balancing their work and personal lives, the Group launched the “Childcare Subsidies for 0 to 6 Year Olds” program in early 2020, setting a precedent in Taiwan. This comprehensive program provides subsidies to expectant mothers before, during and after pregnancy, including a monthly subsidy of 15,000 NTD and taxi commute allowances of 15,000 NTD for three months prior to the expected delivery date. Expectant mothers are given priority access when wearing an identification badge, including priority for elevators, meal pickups, and shuttle buses.”
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“Family Benefits: The Group is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our employees by offering comprehensive family and care support benefits. We provide on-site childcare facilities and financial contributions to external childcare services, ensuring that employees can work with peace of mind. Our workplaces are equipped with dedicated breastfeeding and lactation facilities, fostering a supportive environment for new mothers.”
The indicator question
Does the company report on actions taken to create a family-friendly workplace or improving working conditions for parents and caregivers?
This is the question we ask when assessing companies on implementation of indicator 2.3.3, Family Actions.
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