Shin Kong Mitsukoshi sustainability

Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights

SDGs:

GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

3
GENDER EQUALITY

5
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

8
RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

12
PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights in the Workplace

As of the end of 2023, SKM employed a total of 2,196 full-time employees across Taiwan (excluding part-time staff, counter staff, or contracted workers). The age group between 30 and 50 years old is the primary group in SKM, accounting for 51.6% of the total headcount. The gender distribution is 35.66% male and 64.34% female, which aligns with the nature of department stores in employing more women. We are committed to merit-based employment and strive to create maximum value.

Information for employees and other workers

2021-2023 SKM Workforce by Status, Contract, and Others

Taiwan	Gender	Status		Contract		Others
Taiwan	Gender	Full-time Employees	Part-time Employees	Temporary Employees	Permanent Employees	Employees under Zero-hour Contracts	Other Workers that are Not Employees
2023	Female	1,413	471	472	1,412	-	-
	Male	783	187	191	779	-	-
	Total	2,196	658	663	2,191	0	17,598
2022	Female	1,468	354	354	1,468	-	-
	Male	777	131	138	770	-	-
	Total	2,245	485	492	2,238	0	15,662
2021	Female	1,570	273	273	1,570	-	-
	Male	813	100	107	806		-
	Total	2,383	373	380	2,376	0	17,321

Note:
1. Zero-contract Employees: Atypical employment or project-based employment where the employer does not guarantee minimum working hours. Between 2020-2023, SKM had no zero-contract employees.
2. Workers that are Not Employees: Figure derived by averaging figures from monthly occupational disaster reports in 2023. Mainly contractors/sequential contractors for cleaning, security, mechanics, etc.
3. Full-time Employees: According to Article 30 Paragraph 1 of the Labor Standards Act, full-time employees are those that work 40 hours every week and eight hours every day.
4. Part-time Employees: Part-time employees refer to workers whose working hours do not meet the conditions for full-time employment, typically less than 40 hours per week or 8 hours per day. Despite their reduced working hours, part-time employees are entitled to the same legal rights and benefits as full-time employees.
5. Temporary Employees: Temporary employees are those who sign fixed-term contracts with employers. The fixed terms could be either temporary, short-term, seasonal, or project-based. Once the contract expires, employees are required to leave the company or re-sign.
6. Permanent Employees: Permanent employees are regular full-time employees who have signed permanent contracts with employers and, unless terminated or resigned from the company, may continue to work indefinitely.

SKM Values Labor Rights

SKM values labor rights and works hard to create a fair and friendly workplace for employees.

Certified nursing room with a friendly nursing environment

SKM has thoughtfully established a friendly nursing environment to meet the nursing needs of employees and customers. We have installed a fridge, filtered water dispenser, sink, sofa area, diaper vending machine, and other facilities according to the space of every nursing room, providing a convenient and considerate nursing environment. Ten of the nursing rooms in the 15 stores in Taiwan have been certified. SKM will continue to make improvements and provide a more friendly nursing space for employees and customers.