Our employees are our most valuable asset. We acknowledge the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and other international labor and human rights standards, follow the applicable labor laws and regulations in the countries (regions) where we operate, and support the principles advocated by ILO. We are committed to aligning with internationally accepted labor and social standards in terms of working conditions and benefits for all our employees. The Labor and Human Rights Team under the Sustainability Working Group is responsible for promoting and implementing labor related work. We prohibit the employment and use of child labor, and are opposed to all forms of forced labor, discrimination, harassment, abuse and compulsory labor in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, healthy and equitable workplace, and providing unimpeded career development and feedback channels. We respect the demands and rights of our partners and community residents, and drive positive and sustainable impact to our employees, communities and society.
1. Workplace health and safety
Sennics is committed to creating a healthy and safe workplace that follows the principle of "treating life as top priority" and requires employees to work with the company to maintain it. The company asks every employee, supplier, subcontractor and other visitors entering the site to wear working suits and proper PPE in accordance with applicable regulations. We provide safety warnings, regular safety inspection and safety training for our employees, and ensure a clean, healthy, fire-safe workplace. Any form of safety hazards that may affect the physical and mental health of our employees are strictly prohibited in the workplace. Every employee is obliged to create and maintain a good workplace. Any employee can report to the competent authority if they discover any hidden peril or think their health or safety is threatened.
2. Compensation and benefits
Sennics is committed to ensuring that all employees are paid in line with internationally accepted labor and social standards, including minimum wages, overtime hours and legally mandated benefits. The company is committed to giving employees a living wage, ensuring that they can meet their everyday needs and enjoy decent work and life. The company implements a performance-based and differentiated compensation policy, and salary is paid timely and fully and such information as the composition and tax amount is given to employees in the form of pay sheets. Overtime pay is calculated and implemented in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. The company tries to attract, motivate and retain talents by offering competitive compensation, benefits and multiple incentives to all our employees, in cash or equity.
3. Working hours
The company undertakes to comply with applicable laws, collective agreements or industry standards as regard to working hours, breaks, overtime and public holidays, and guarantees employees' rights to take rest and leave. All overtime should be voluntary and follow occupational safety and health requirements. Weekly breaks and paid holidays are respected. Under special circumstances, employees can apply for flexible working patterns and hours.
4. Working conditions
Sennics is committed to creating a clean and tidy workplace. Employees are required to abide by the code of conduct and disciplines in the workplace. Smoking, shouting and other misconduct are forbidden in the working area. All employees are obliged to maintain a clean, healthy and pleasant working environment.
5. Freedom of association and collective bargaining
Sennics provides labor-management cooperation and respects employees' freedom of association and collective bargaining. The company has developed a democratic management system represented by the employees' congress, recognizes and respects the democratic management rights of the labor union, and guarantees employees' right to know, to express and to supervise. The company has built a regular communication and feedback mechanism for employees, learns their opinions through interviews and reviews, formulates management improvement measures, and improves management and employee satisfaction continuously. Employees are entitled to communicating openly with management about working conditions, management strategies, etc., and they do not need to worry about retaliation, intimidation or harassment.
6. Employee development
Sennics is keen on developing and cultivating talents, and creating a good environment and system adapted to the law of talent growth. The company recruits in an open, transparent and legal manner, provides equal employment opportunities, sets up personal development and career planning for all staff, establishes a scientific, rational and effective training system and talent development system, reviews individual KPIs regularly to drive improvement in the overall capabilities of employees, and help them grow with the company.
7. Prohibition on forced and child labor
Sennics prohibits the employment and use of child labor, and strictly verifies the identity and age of applicants in the recruitment process and daily inspection to ensure compliance. We reject all forms of forced labor, slavery, imprisonment and compulsory labor in the workplace, and do not accept any suppliers/subcontractors and sub-suppliers that use child labor or forced labor. We strive to ensure that our employees and the employees of partners work in a voluntary, safe and respectful manner. If you find anyone suspected of or having committed any illegal act, you can report it through public ways as above and Sennics promises to keep relevant contents highly confidential, see Consultation and reporting.
8. Non-discrimination and inclusiveness
Sennics prohibits any discrimination and ensures that employees will not be discriminated, excluded or unfairly treated in recruitment, promotion, compensation and benefits, working conditions, organization and union membership on the basis of their gender, age, religion, race, marital status, disease or other reasons. The company strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes gender and ethnic inclusion, and expects our suppliers, subcontractors, and community residents and other stakeholders to work with us to maintain a diverse culture. If you find anyone suspected of or having committed any illegal act, you can report it through public ways as above and Sennics promises to keep relevant contents highly confidential, see Consultation and reporting.
9. Prohibition on harassment and abuse
Sennics does not tolerate any harassing or abusive behavior, including: threat, violence, bullying or other similar behavior; insults, discrimination or harassment, verbal or physical; or the spread of rumors or other slanderous or discriminatory information. All employees must comply with the company’s anti-harassment and anti-abuse policy. The company takes all practicable measures to prevent harassment or abuse in the production area or on any other occasion, including on business trips. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. If you find anyone suspected of or having committed any illegal act, you can report it through public ways as above and Sennics promises to keep relevant contents highly confidential, see Consultation and reporting.
10. Respect for community human rights
Sennics respects the human rights of people in the communities that may be affected by our products, services and business activities, and values the public interest of communities in the countries (regions) where we operate. The company works closely with governments and communities to develop constructive and strategic partnership with them; The company also strives to deliver public services, create jobs, drive sustainable growth and contribute to community and social development.