Childcare Support and Managerial Backing Recognized! Taiwan Ports Corporation Wins Three Parenting-Friendly Awards

Taiwan Ports Corporation continues to build a family-friendly workplace and has once again received external recognition. This year, the company won three prestigious parenting-related awards from Taipei City: the 'Outstanding Parenting-Friendly Enterprise' award for the second time, along with two category awards for 'Parenting and Family Support Networks and Measures' and 'Forward-Looking and Innovative Initiatives.' On August 14, at the '2024 Taipei City Parenting-Friendly Enterprise Awards Ceremony and Family Day Event,' Executive Vice President Kao Chuan-Kai led the team to accept the awards, affirming the company's long-term commitment to implementing family-friendly policies and supporting employees in balancing their careers and caregiving responsibilities.

Facing declining birth rates and increasingly diverse family care needs, Taiwan Ports Corporation consistently upholds its 'people-first' philosophy, integrating parenting support as a key strategy for talent sustainability. Through systemic reforms, resource allocation, and cultural initiatives, the company fosters a workplace where employees feel confident getting married, willing to have children, and secure in raising them—enabling work-life integration at every life stage.

In terms of childcare support, the company has established workplace-based cooperative childcare centers in Keelung, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, providing educational and caregiving services for children aged 2 to 6. These are complemented by flexible working hours, remote work options, parental and family care leave policies that exceed statutory requirements, and diverse support measures to alleviate employees' caregiving burdens.

The award for 'Parenting and Family Support Networks and Measures' recognizes the company's ongoing efforts to build a comprehensive parental support system. Beyond offering parenting consultations and resources, the company facilitates knowledge-sharing platforms and peer exchanges, enabling employees to receive tangible support and gradually establishing a robust childcare support network.

Beyond policies and benefits, Taiwan Ports Corporation views managerial support as a critical driver in deepening a family-friendly culture. In recent years, it has continuously promoted a 'Managerial Support Initiative,' conducting executive roundtables, workshops, and union dialogues to enhance understanding among managers at all levels regarding employees' parenting and caregiving needs, thereby integrating family-friendly values into daily management practices.

The company emphasizes that only when managers genuinely understand and support employees' family needs can a psychologically safe and inclusive workplace be cultivated. To this end, it encourages managers and staff to co-create a supportive environment through family-oriented activities, Family Days, and innovative programs. Winning the 'Forward-Looking and Innovative Initiatives' category award affirms the company's continuous innovation in advancing parenting-friendly workplace culture.

Taiwan Ports Corporation stresses that parenting support is not merely a welfare benefit but an integral part of corporate culture and management philosophy. Ensuring employees receive understanding and support at every life stage not only reduces family care stress but also enables them to focus安心 on their work, creating a positive, win-win cycle for both the company and its employees.

Going forward, the company will continue refining family-friendly measures, deepening managerial support culture, and providing comprehensive support across parenting, family care, and career development. It aims to build a happy workplace that balances work and life, actively fulfilling corporate and talent sustainability, and jointly creating a sustainable future where businesses, employees, and families thrive together.