Common Prosperity and Growth

Talent Development

In 2023, Acter Group employed a total of 1,988 employees. To ensure the balanced development of our workforce within this large organization, we have actively invested in talent cultivation resources. This includes establishing organizational frameworks, nurturing successors, and providing opportunities for employees to gain practical experience, with the aim of attracting like-minded professionals to join us. Through a comprehensive education and training plan, we not only train new employees but also provide professional development opportunities for employees across various job roles, aiming to build an agile organization.

Talent Cultivation Program
 

To advance towards the corporate vision of “innovation and sustainability”, Acter has established essential management functions across all levels of supervision and defined core and professional competency requirements for general employees. In addition to compulsory courses aimed at enhancing work efficiency, our employees have the opportunity to enroll in various elective courses tailored to their individual needs and future career development plans. These initiatives prepare them effectively for their next career stages. Annually, in the fourth quarter (Q4), the Company conducts training needs assessments. Based on the results, we then design development programs aligned with the occupational requirements of supervisors and employees, thereby achieving objectives such as preserving corporate culture, enhancing managerial capabilities among supervisors, and nurturing talent within the organization.At Acter, education and training extend beyond classroom lectures or course promotion. Through the integration and application of corporate resources, we aim to provide employees with a comprehensive learning environment.
 

Item Descriptions
Cultivation and Development of
the Board of Directors and Executive

- Regularly report to the Board of Directors to ensure that the cultivation of senior managers aligns with the company's operational and developmental direction.
- Development methods include task rotation to gain diverse experiences, a senior executive training mechanism, enhancement of professional competencies, and personal development plans.
               Development of High-Potential Talents

  • - Conduct an annual inventory of high-potential talents.

  • - Accelerate the development of high-potential talents through development plans, including job assignments for further growth and personal development plans.

          Development of Supervisors’ Leadership

  • - Hold regular internal discussions on the development of organizations, senior executives, and rotation plans
    - Design workshops for the development and needs of different organizations to guide supervisors’ thinking and discussions.
    - Organize annual training programs within and outside the company to develop supervisors’ leadership skills.

      Development of Professional Skills

-  Provide personal effectiveness courses and diverse learning resources for non-supervisors to enhance work efficiency, such as those focusing on improving communication skills.
-  Offer education and training on basic and key skills within and outside the company, such as energy-saving design for air conditioning systems and air conditioning design for server rooms.

Acter A+ Academy

 

We have established the A+ Academy to consolidate training resources into a single online platform. This platform not only encourages employees to engage in continuous learning and share experiences but also fosters global talents through comprehensive and professional career education, providing diverse pathways for development. The Acter A+ Academy comprises six faculties: Engineering Management, Information Technology, Quality Assurance and Safety, Business Management, Leadership and Governance, and Liberal Education. Each faculty offers different professional programs tailored to the needs of various professions. The Teaching Administration Center is responsible for planning courses and preparing materials based on the learning direction. The Curriculum Implementation Center handles all course commencement procedures, and the Lesson Plan Management Center provides the necessary resources for course commencement while also establishing and maintaining the platform.

To facilitate employees' engagement in continuous learning anytime and anywhere, Acter has adopted online knowledge management and E-Learning platform systems to provide employees with diverse learning channels continuously, gathering more momentum for the Company’s growth and societal uplift. In 2023, the total budget for education and training was NT$15,196,378. A total of 894 internal and external education and training sessions were conducted, with employees receiving a cumulative training duration of 15,138.03 hours. The average training hours per employee were 35.62 hours. The overall employee satisfaction with the training was rated at 88.4 points, showing a growth of 2.13% compared to the previous year and surpassing the annual target set.

Statistics on the Number of Education and Training Sessions
Internal/ external training 2021 2022 2023
No. of internal training programs 204 380 467
No. of external training programs 271 344 427
Total number of training programs 475 724 894

 Statistics on Employees’ Average Training Hours (Unit: Hour)
Employee Grade/ Gender/ Year 2021 2022 2023
Senior managers (above the deputy general manager level)/Male 6 7 15.66
Senior managers (above the deputy general manager level)/Male/Female - - -
Middle-level managers (above the manager level)/Male 12 15.23 37.89
Middle-level managers (above the manager level)/Female 20 46.61 20.93
Junior managers (above the section chief level)/Male 15 21.67 56.41
Junior managers (above the section chief level)/Female 24 25.64 45.23
General employees/Male 21 23.49 44.35
General employees/Female 19 19.88 28.90
Total hours 15,138.03



Statistics on the Total of Education and Training Budget (Unit: NTD)
Internal or External Training/
Employee’s Gender/ Year		 2021 2022 2023
Internal Trainings/Male 2,185,500 3,108,734 5,915,267
Internal Trainings/Female 1,528,750 1,727,404 2,535,021
External Trainings/Male 2,453,935 3,366,570 5,494,200
External Trainings/Female 957,710 1,896,670 1,251,720
Total Amount 7,125,895 10,099,378 15,196,208

Effectiveness of  Education and Training (Unit: NTD)
 
Index/Year 2021 2022 2023
Average training cost per employee 20,897 26,029 39,573
Average cost per male employee 20,897 24,905 43,883
Average cost per female employee 21,252 28,313 30,538
Achievement rate of individual plan 86% 86% 86%
Achievement rate of professional skills 85% 80.39% 75.88%
Achievement rate of professional trainings 100% 100% 100%
Education and training satisfaction level 83.60 86.20 88.04
Proportion of personnel participated in performance assessment 88.27% 88.27% 96.88%
Cultivation of New-Generation Talents

Youth represent a vital force for sustainable development and social progress, with education empowerment serving as the key driver of this momentum. Acter is committed to fostering the positive development of future generations, aiming to leverage our own expertise to guide young people in effecting change and addressing social and environmental challenges. To this end, we offer diverse developmental programs tailored to various stages of youth growth. By providing practical learning environments, we enhance their future workplace competitiveness, facilitate their integration into industries, and promote advancements in green engineering technologies. Acter has established long-term partnerships with institutions such as National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech), National Chin-Yi University of Technology (NCUT), National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST), and others. Through lectures, seminars, internships, and scholarships, we actively cultivate next-generation talents and provide a platform for their voices to be heard. Acter's commitment extends from educational roots to nurturing and rewarding outstanding young students.

Cultivation Programs Descriptions Achievements in 2022
Corporate internships We established strategic partnerships with schools and have provided internship opportunities every year to encourage young students to apply what they have learned. Through one-on-one mentorship, we help students earn credits for corporate internships and gain practical experience A total of 11 students participated in internships (9 for semester internships, 1 for an academic year internship, and 1 for summer internships), led by 11 mentors, with a total budget of NT$4,084,933.
Industry-academia training programs Since 2011, we have been participating in the industry-academia training program organized by the Workforce Development Agency of the Ministry of Labor. Our program offers students a dual-track opportunity to study and work simultaneously. We provide diverse professional resources and a living allowance, reducing the students' pressure in finding employment and easing their economic burden. At the same time, we train them in the necessary professional skills to adapt to industry changes, ensuring a smooth transition into the workforce Cultivated 2 industry-academia trainees, led by 2 mentors, with a budget of NT$984,638.
Scholarships and lectures Allocate scholarships to support young students at Taipei Tech, YunTech, and NKUST for a worry-free education.
Organize informative lectures at Taipei Tech, YunTech, NCUT, National Formosa University (NFU), and Far East University (FEU).
  • A total of NT$310,000 was allocated for scholarships.
Three campus lectures were organized, with a total budget of NT$82,598.