Towards a Happy Workplace

Employees are the most important asset of the Company and also a crucial factor in its the stable development of the Company. Billion has established relevant regulations and rules to protect the rights and interests of employees, strictly abides by labor and human rights standards, treats and respects all employees fairly continuously promotes employee care, promotes the physical and mental health of employees. Through fair employment and promotion systems, seeks talents with different backgrounds and expertise, continuously develops personal ability cultivation, and creates a "win-win" working environment for employees and Billion.

Sustainable Workforce


Talent Recruitment and Retention

The starting salary of men and women is in line with the minimum salary under the Labor Standards Act. However, the salary still considers seniority and work performance, so there is a difference in the salary ratio of job categories. The salary ratio in 2022 is as follows:

No. of Employees Total Annual Salary (NT$) Salary Ratio
Remuneration Ratio by Position Female Male Female Male Female Male
Management 7 17 7,981,365 20,764,231 93% 1
Non-Management Roles 48 48 31,210,794 48,112,483 65% 1
Direct Personnel 10 1 4,094,447 354,239 1.16% 1
Indirect Personnel 45 64 35,097,712 68,522,475 73% 1

Note: The gender pay ratio (annual salary ratio) for women to men is calculated as "average annual salary for women in the category / average annual salary for men in the category.


Local Employee Care 

Since its establishment in 1973, Billion Group has been in Xindian, New Taipei City for over over 40 years. In order to care for local employees, the proportion of employing local staff in Billion Group has consistently exceeded 30%. For example, among Billion employees, with a total of 126 individuals, 39 reside in Xindian and 10 in Wenshan District, resulting in a local employment ratio of 39%. Billion Watts, with a total of 76 employees, 22 reside in Xindian, and 15 in Wenshan District, leading to a local employment ratio of 49%.

No. of Employees Residing in Xindian District Residing in Wenshan District Subtotal Local Employment Ratio
Billion 126 39 10 49 39%
Billion Watts 76 22 15 37 49%

Talent Cultivation and Development

Billion Group places great importance on talent development. In order to enhance the functions of employees and grow together, the company has established human resources management procedures to achieve that goal. Training courses are planned based on job requirements and practical needs to simultaneously meet both company operational needs and individual development requirements. Training is provided for new employees and internal job transfers, and individuals are certified upon completing the training. In addition to the basic, necessary training, other training is provided based on job requirements or strategic needs.

Billion Group
Item/Categories Mgmt role (Male) Mgmt role (Female) Non-management role (Male) Non-management role (Female) Direct employees (Male) Direct employees (Female) Indirect personnel (Male) Indirect personnel (Female)
Total number of people 28 14 70 63 1 10 97 67
Total training hours 183 36 451 170.5 7 78 627 128.5
Average training hours 6.53 2.57 6.44 2.70 7 7.8 6.4 1.92
Training expenses 27,375 14,600 27,450 8,000 0 0 54,825 22,600

Employee Retirement System and Implementation Status

The Group handles employee retirement matters in accordance with the provisions of the "Labor Standards Act" and the "Labor Pension Act." According to the "Labor Standards Act," a retirement reserve fund equivalent to 6% of the total monthly salaries of employees is allocated each month, and it is supervised by the Labor Pension Supervisory Committee. The current balance of the retirement reserve fund account is NT$22,135,251, and there are six existing employees who continue to choose the old retirement pension system and retain their original seniority, accounting for 5% of the total number of employees. The total allocated amount is NT$22,135,251.

In accordance with the "Labor Pension Act," a retirement pension equivalent to 6% of the total monthly salary of employees is allocated each month and deposited into the individual account established by the employees at the Ministry of Labor.

Environment Safety and Health


Employee Health Examination

Billion is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for its employees. Billion improves the working environment according to the characteristics of on-site operations. Furthermore, annual health checkups are conducted for employees engaged in general operations, and specialized health checkups are provided based on the nature of different job roles. If abnormal test results are detected, employees receive health counseling and ongoing monitoring to ensure their well-being at work. Billion has implemented relevant protective measures to reduce health hazards and minimize safety risks.

  • Hazardous chemicals, labeling, preparation of lists, and disclosure of safety data sheets are provided, and necessary general measures are taken.
  • Labor safety personnel regularly review the material safety data sheet of various dangerous substances, and before their expiration, the procurement unit or user unit requests suppliers for new data.
  • Regular outsourced environmental monitoring is conducted every six months, and the monitoring results are publicly disclosed.


Employee Health Check-up Headcount and Expenses

General health examination
Inspection item General inspection items
Number of participants in the inspection 144
Cost of the inspection (NTD) 72,000
Special health check
Inspection item Mental and psychological assessment, ionizing radiation for chest X-ray (digital), thyroid function (T3, T4, TSH), pulmonary function test, GPT (Alanine transaminase) test, creatine kinase test, red blood cell count, hemoglobin level, hematocrit value, white blood cell count, white blood cell differential count, platelet count, protein in urine test, urine glucose test, urine occult blood test, urine sediment examination
Number of participants in the inspection 2
Cost of the inspection (NTD) 1,600

Occupational Disease and Injury

In order to effectively prevent the occurrence of occupational diseases and accidents, Billion operates in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, such as the Enforcement Rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Facilities Rules, the Occupational Safety and Health Management Measures, the Occupational Safety and Health Labeling Standards, the Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training Rules, the Labor Health Protection Rules, the Measures for the Implementation of Labor Work Environment Monitoring, the Standards Allowed Exposure in the Workplace, the Measures for the Implementation of Maternal Health Protection of Female Workers, the Standards for Identifying Hazardous or Harmful Work Prohibited for Pregnant and Postpartum Female Workers and Workers Under 18 Years of Age, the Measures for the Assessment and Classification of Hazardous Chemicals, the Safety Standards for Machinery and Equipment, the Labor Protection Act for Occupational Accident, the Enforcement Rules of the Labor Protection Act for Occupational Accident, the Regulations on Labeling and General Knowledge of Hazardous Chemicals, the Regulations on the Prevention of Organic Solvent Poisoning.

In addition, management personnel also conduct periodic inspections of work environments in various units. They also publicly disseminate and promote labor safety-related operational standards, management system-related standards, and safety data sheets for employees to access, enabling employees to gain a deeper understanding of safety and health concepts and apply them in their daily work.

In the event of employee injuries or illnesses, Billion proactively reports and follows established procedures for handling such cases. The statistical results and improvement measures regarding the number of incidents are reported to department heads and the Administration Department on a quarterly or annual basis. Billion provides resources and assistance based on the actual situation. The group follows the definition of occupational diseases provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, which defines occupational diseases as diseases that result from the accumulation of exposure to certain hazardous factors while performing job duties. As of the end of 2022, the group did not have any recordable occupational injuries (excluding commuting) or cases of occupational diseases in the past three years.

Billion-Employee Total Working Hours Statistics 2020 2021 2022
Total Working Hours of Female Employees 122,000 119,040 109,120
Total Working Hours of Male Employees 124,000 124,992 128,960
Total Working Hours 246,000 244,032 238,080
Billion Non-Employee Total Working Hours 2022
Total Working Hours of Female Employees 48
Total Working Hours of Male Employees 48
Total Working Hours 96
Yilan Plant Non-Employee Total Working Hours 2022
Total Working Hours of Female Employees 48
Total Working Hours of Male Employees 624
Total Working Hours 672
Billion Sunpower Non-Employee Total Working Hours 2020 2021 2022
Total Working Hours of Female Employees 2,000 3,968 3,984
Total Working Hours of Male Employees 2,000 0 0
Total Working Hours 4,000 3,968 3,984
Billion Watts Non-Employee Total Working Hours 2020 2021 2022
Total Working Hours of Female Employees 24,000 23,808 39,680
Total Working Hours of Male Employees 30,000 39,680 65,472
Total Working Hours 54,000 63,488 105,152
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