Talent Recruitment

GIGABYTE defines a clear set of criteria for recruitment. We look for multi-national and multi-disciplinary talents based on the development focus of each business unit and department. The cultivation of the younger generation is important to us as well. We establish industry-academia cooperation programs with colleges and universities and organize long-running product design competitions that provide students with a stage to showcase their knowledge and creativity, expand their horizons on career possibilities, and enrich their practical experiences. GIGABYTE provided internship opportunities to 6 college students in 2023.

2023 Statistics of New Employees and Ratio

In 2023, around 1.76% of open positions were filled by internal hires.

[Note 1] The total number of new employees includes direct and indirect employees.

[Note 2] The calculation of the New Hire Ratio = total number of new hires for the year / (head count at the end of the previous year + total new hires in the current year)

[Note 3] Data for overseas locations were broken down for GIGABYTE, Giga Computing, and Bestyield International for disclosure from 2023 onwards. No data for the previous year were available, so “N/A” was given.

2023 Statistics of Resigned Employees and Ratio

[Note 1] The high personnel turnover rate in China bases was mainly due to the expiration of contracts with winter vacation workers and interns. Many employees left the jobs to return to their hometowns before Spring Festival, and thus the recruitment increased to balance the need for manpower.

[Note 2] The Turnover Ratio was calculated as the total number of separations during the year ÷ (head count at the end of the previous year + total new hires in the current year)

[Note 3] Data for overseas locations were broken down for GIGABYTE, Giga Computing, and Bestyield International for disclosure from 2023 onwards. No data for the previous year were available, so “N/A” was given.

Solid Remuneration Structure

The compensation system at GIGABYTE is based on grade, education, background, seniority, and fair performance evaluations to ensure that they accurately reflect each employeeʼs contribution. For detailed information on the distribution of employee and directorsʼ compensation, please refer to p.32 and p.122 of the GIGABYTE 2023 Annual Report ; for details on the number, average salary, and media salary of full-time employees in non-management positions in the Taiwan region, please refer to the Market Observation Post System website.

Performance evaluation systems have been introduced at GIGABYTE subsidiaries G-Style, Giga Computing, Bestyield International, and Senyun as well as the sub-subsidiary GiGAPIC as of 2023, and will be progressively rolled out to all subsidiaries. A variety of rewards and benefits are offered by GIGABYTE on top of the basic salary, including long-service awards, patent awards, quarterly bonuses, performance bonuses, and employee stock ownership trust. We also started issuing restricted stock in 2023 as an incentive for outstanding employees. These can also stimulate inner enthusiasm and share the success of GIGABYTE with all of our employees.

Type of Performance Appraisal

Type Applicable Object Frequency
Management by Objectives According to the “Performance Appraisal Work Instruction”:

  • Indirect labors who have been employed for more than three months (inclusive).
  • Employees with Grade 8 and above are reviewed by year-end reports instead of performance appraisals, so they are not included in performance appraisals.
  • Partial part-time employees, employees who are on leave without pay and have not been reinstated or have been reinstated but are not eligible for the above conditions will not be included in appraisal objects.
  • Employees who transfer departments during the evaluation period will be evaluated by the head of the new department. The new head can consult the original head.
  • Grade 1 direct labor is evaluated by each business unit.
 Twice a year
360 Degree Evaluation
  • Employees at management levels
 For managers above certain grades to be promoted, taking a 360 Degree Evaluation is required.

2023 Employee Participation in Annual Performance Evaluations by Main Operating Bases

[Note] There were no employees in management positions at the G-Style subsidiary, so the above tableʼs corresponding ratios are N/A.

2023 Ratio of the Average Salary of Basic-level Employees to the Local Minimum Wage by Main Operating Bases

[Note 1] The salary above is the full-time salary of basic-level personnel, excluding bonuses, overtimes, and stipends. “Basic-level” refers to personnel with Grade P01, whereas at GIGAIPC and Giga Computing it refers to personnel with Grades P01-P05.

[Note 2] GIGAIPC, G-Style, and Selita Precision had no employees meeting the definition so the ratio between employee salary and local minimum wage is shown as N/A in the table.

2023 Gender Pay Ratio[1] and Range of Salary Adjustment by Main Operating Bases

GIGABYTE adjusts salaries based on the current yearʼs price index, industry salary adjustment standards, civil servant salary adjustment ratios, as well as individual performance appraisals. When work goals are met, bonuses are issued.

[Note 1] Remuneration: The total pay to full-time personnel, including bonuses, overtime, and stipends.

[Note 2] Grade: Senior management (Grades M07 and above); middle management (Grades M05-M06); junior management (Grade M01-M04); senior Engineer/Specialist (Grades P06 and above); engineer/Specialist (Grade P01-P05).

[Note 3] Average salary: The salary includes basic salary, living allowance, food allowance, etc., excluding annual bonuses.

Long-Term Incentives for Employees

Employee Stock Ownership Trust

GIGABYTE started handling employee stock ownership trusts in 2010. For employees above a certain grade, a percentage of their monthly salary or bonus can be allocated to the trust fund to purchase the Companyʼs stocks. The Company allocates an amount to encourage employees, so they can enjoy the companyʼs profits and strengthen their solidarity with the company.

Employee restricted stock awards

In order to attract and retain the needed professional talent, encourage employees, and improve employeesʼ cohesion to build benefits for the Company and its shareholders, GIGABYTE processed the issuance of restricted stock awards for 2023 to ensure that the rights and interests of employees and shareholders align. The eligibility of employees receiving allocation shall be limited to: (a) individuals whose ability and qualities are highly relevant to the Companyʼs future strategy and development; (b) individuals who have a major impact on Company operations, (c) and key talent in core technologies. The number of shares granted shall be determined by the employeeʼs seniority, position, performance, overall contribution, special contribution, and other meaningful factors in management.

Sound Employee Welfare and Retirement Plans 

GIGABYTE has established a proper welfare system and a complete support network for employees that, in addition to insurance, leave, retirement system, and health examinations regulated by law, provide several welfare projects that go beyond the law. An Employees Joint Welfare Committee is also founded to provide updated welfare policies and preferential activities for employees promptly. Welfare policies may be slightly different depending on operational location.

Perfect Insurance Plan

Labor insurance, national health insurance, and group comprehensive insurance, including life insurance, accident insurance, medical insurance, catastrophic illness insurance, etc. Group insurance is also applicable to employees and their families.

Comprehensive Healthcare

For current employees with at least 2 years of service, those over 40 years old are eligible for one health exam each year, and those under 40 years old are eligible for one health exam every two years. Senior executives and high-risk employees are provided further health exam subsidies.

Assist the employees with chronic disease risks in improving their health as soon as possible by providing monetary rewards.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides psychological, financial, and legal advice to help employees with their life and mental well-being.

Flexible Working Hours

Provide various shifts and corresponding rules according to work types, including full flexible shift, one-hour flexible shift, half-hour flexible shift, etc.

Living Allowance

Provide childbirth, hospitalization, funeral, marriage, education allowances, as well as emergency assistance.

Raise the childcare allowance to encourage employees to get married and have babies: The employees of Taiwan bases who have children under 2 years old can be subsidized by NTD 3,000 per month, and also can apply for extending flexible working hours to 2 hours.

Club, Leisure Activities

GIGABYTE establishes a wide variety of clubs for sports, dancing, environmental services, and handicrafts. Besides, we organize leisure activities such as e-sports competitions, sports carnivals and family days to foster employee interests and networking.

Retirement Plan

Statutory Contributions: The “Labor Standards Act” and “Labor Pension Act” require monthly contributions equal to 2%–15% of workersʼ salaries to be made to the Labor Pension Reserve Fund to meet pension liabilities. The funds are deposited into a dedicated employee pension fund account supervised by the “Labor Pension Fund Supervisory Committee.” Alternatively, for employees with individual pension accounts, a contribution equal to 6% of workersʼ monthly salary is deposited into employeesʼ personal pension accounts with the Labor Insurance Bureau in accordance with government policy.

Extra Compensation: Provide retirement bonuses and hold honorable retirement ceremonies.

Transition Assistance Plan: Provision of transition assistance plans to enhance continued employability and career planning such as personal interviews, career/legal consultations, and continued membership in company clubs.

Leave System

Provided paid travel leaves that are superior to regulations in 2023. Since 2024, employees do not need to make up make-up days shifted from public holidays

Living Benefits

In addition to the basic 3 Festival bonuses, the Company also provides birthday gifts and travel allowance. Also, a certain number of benefit points are offered to employees each year which allow them to freely purchase charity products and friendly agricultural products. In 2024, the bonuses for the Mid-Autumn Festival and Dragon Boat Festival are raised and the birthday cash gift is doubled to NTD5,000. The benefit points are also increased from NTD8,000 to NTD12,000.

Special Offer Activities

Sign contracts with restaurants and childcare institutions to provide preferential prices to GIGABYTE employees.

Provide discounts on the companyʼs products, concerts, exhibitions, performances, or related ticketed events and free arts and culture seminars.