SKS Pioneers Taiwan’s Security Industry with Launch of Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOT) Program
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To strengthen talent retention and drive sustainable business operations, SKS announced today (4th) the official launch of its Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOT) program, making SKS the first security services provider in Taiwan to implement such a system. Scheduled for implementation in July 2025, the program will assist employees in accumulating wealth through dedicated trust accounts, allowing them to share in the Company's growth while enhancing their financial security and fostering a deep sense of corporate belonging.
SKS stated that the program is founded on the core principle of "Mutual Investment and Value Co-creation," inviting eligible employees to participate with the support of corporate matching contributions. These dedicated accounts will be professionally managed by trust institutions, encouraging employees to grow alongside the Company and establishing a stable, long-term partnership. Participation is entirely voluntary, underscoring the Company's commitment to transparency and mutual trust.
Pei-Yu Liu, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of the Sustainability Development Center, noted that the launch of the ESOT program is a concrete manifestation of SKS’s people-centric philosophy and its commitment to shared prosperity. "The key to a happy workplace lies in empowering employees to participate in the Company's growth, leverage their expertise, and feel that their contributions are valued and their future is promising. This is not just a talent retention strategy; it is a vital step toward realizing a culture of co-creation." She further noted that active participation enhances employees' sense of achievement and responsibility, deepens corporate identity, and fosters a culture of shared creation and shared responsibility. "This program strengthens the bond of trust between the organization and its talent, laying a solid foundation for sustainable business operations."
Coinciding with its 45th anniversary, SKS’s introduction of the ESOT program symbolizes its determination to embark on the next phase of growth together with its entire workforce. Once implemented, the program is expected to bolster organizational cohesion, improve operational efficiency, and achieve a tripartite win-win outcome for employees, shareholders, and the Company, thereby enhancing overall business performance and talent competitiveness.
In addition to this initiative, SKS has actively adopted AI and digital tools in recent years to optimize operations while prioritizing employee well-being and long-term career development. To build a premium workplace, the Company has continuously improved benefits, including increased meal allowances, enhanced maternity subsidies, and expanded incentives for language and professional certifications. Reflecting these efforts, SKS was recently honored with the "Taiwan Happy Enterprise Excellence Award" from the Commercial Times in its inaugural evaluation.
SKS remains committed to driving digital transformation through a people-centric lens, establishing itself as a benchmark for sustainable and mutually beneficial corporate practices.