TSMC considers employees as its most valuable assets and strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace by creating an open communication channel. The Company also provides support and career development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to help employees unleash their potential and strengths. In response to the Company’s People Vision, TSMC held its first Diversity and Inclusion Campaign in collaboration with three ERGs, Women@tsmc, Global Family@tsmc, and Accessibility@tsmc, as well as R&D D&I Committee (Research and Development Diversity and Inclusion Committee). With the focuses on gender, race/nationality, and accessibility, the campaign features three major initiatives including “Female Leadership and Innovation Panel Discussion,” “Multicultural Appreciation and Experience,” and “Accessibility Topic Sharing.” The campaign has attracted more than 1,150 people to attend and helps to enhance employees' awareness of diversity and inclusion, as well as their self-realization.
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To create a more immersive employee experience and align with international celebrations and festivals, the first TSMC Diversity and Inclusion Campaign launched “Female Leadership and Innovation Pannel Discussion,” the day before the birthday of Mary Curie, a female scientist who won two Nobel prizes. The event invited internal experts to discuss about the topics such as career experiences, challenges, and opportunities to female leadership. The Campaign also launched the second initiative, "Multicultural Appreciation and Experience," during the Diwali and Thanksgiving holidays. TSMC employees from different countries made videos to introduce their traditional festivals and set up booths to share their local cuisine, clothing, and culture, sharing and experiencing cultural diversity.
The third Initiative, “Accessibility Topic Sharing” was held two days before the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event attendees were asked to wear blindfolds and then walk with a cane to experience the inconvenience of visually impaired individuals. The event also invited Dr. Russ Kan, founder of the Hope of Vision Association (HOVA) in Taiwan, to share how to use digital tools to establish a more friendly working environment for people with disabilities. Dr. Kan led the discussion of "The Future is Accessible" and encouraged TSMC employees to share their own experiences, showing empathy, respect, and understanding towards individuals with disabilities. This event has greatly promoted inclusive values and improved employees’ awareness of diversity in the workplace.
TSMC embraces a people-oriented corporate culture and continues to support the development of ERGs and hold events to promote diversity and inclusion at workplace. TSMC also collaborates with international organizations to create a diverse and inclusive workplace environment and to achieve corporate sustainability.
On Female Leadership and Innovation Session, I heard that Michael I-Shan Sun, the Director of Automotive Business Development, echoed the spirit of Why not? So what? Let’s go, which Lora, HR SVP has proposed from male perspective. This inspired many colleagues to step out of their comfort zones, believe in themselves, accept challenges, and gave them double the courage to face the ever-changing environment!
Multicultural Appreciation and Experience was an insightful and enjoyable experience. As the volunteer for the India booth, it was exciting to see a large number of attendees eagerly waiting for their turn to try our "Bollywood Puffs" and "Chai," and take turns trying on traditional Indian attire. Additionally, I had the chance to taste roasted chicken from the American booth, try Taiwanese calligraphy and admire illustrations displayed at the Japanese booth.
This event brought us a darkness experience as warm-up exercise, where our task was completed only by hearing and touching. Even with assistance, wearing a blindfold and not being able to see anything creates a strong insecurity. It made ones to experience the challenges of visually impaired individuals. Also, with Dr. Kan’s topic sharing, we learned the skills to help others and show empathy and care for others.
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