Labor Ministry agency wins first Taiwan Sustainability Action Award

The Yun-Chia-Nan Branch of Taiwan's Workforce Development Agency has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first agency under the Ministry of Labor to win awards at the prestigious Asia-Pacific and Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards. The branch secured two accolades for its impactful initiatives in "Inclusive Employment for Vulnerable Groups" and "Workplace Gender Equality."

The "Inclusive Employment for Vulnerable Groups" project, led by the Chiayi Employment Center, aims to ensure equal employment rights for vulnerable populations. This initiative integrates employment services and collaborates with public and private entities, including community groups and labor unions. Services provided include assistance with clothing, transportation, and interview preparation, addressing employment barriers for disadvantaged job seekers. The project aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, including decent work and economic growth, poverty eradication, good health and well-being, reduced inequalities, and strong partnerships.

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The Chiayi Center, through public-private collaboration and digital technology, has deepened green services and implemented dignified labor. The Yongkang Center uses innovative tools to help businesses implement gender equality.

Meanwhile, the Yongkang Employment Center was recognized for its innovative "Workplace Gender Equality Energy Meter." This tool is designed to help traditional industries and small to medium-sized enterprises understand and implement gender equality laws. The meter simplifies complex regulations into 15 self-assessment items across four dimensions: diversity, justice, work-life balance, and a friendly workplace. It assists businesses in evaluating their current gender equality status and identifying areas for improvement, transforming legal compliance into sustainable, actionable workplace practices.

Branch Director Ke Hsiu-yen highlighted the innovative approaches, noting the Chiayi Center's use of public-private partnerships and digital technology to enhance green services and promote dignified labor. The Yongkang Center's innovative tool supports gender equality in the workplace. These awards not only showcase the public employment service's innovative efforts but also demonstrate the government sector's ability to translate sustainability concepts into concrete actions.

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Winning awards not only demonstrates the innovative actions of public employment services but also highlights the practical ability of the public sector to transform sustainability concepts into concrete actions.