Staff Structure | ACER ESG
Staff Structure
Staff Employment
As of the end of December 2024, Acer had 9,026 employees worldwide1: including 8,641 regular employees, of whom 5,284 were male and 3,357 were female; and 385 fixed-term employees, of whom 303 were male and 82 were female. This Company's staff are spread across 40 countries/territories. Of these2, 1,260 were supervisors, 2,585 were professionals, 1,025 were executives, and 4,156 were technicians by job category ; 4,209 were in Taiwan, 1,689 were in EMEA, 2,526 were in PanAsia Pacific, 602 were in Pan America; the average age was 40.5 years old and the average years of experience was 9 years. In addition, we had 343 temporary staff, of which 271 are male and 72 female.
- Global staff figures are calculated with the total number of fulltime staff and contracted staff together.
- The job categories are briefly described as follows: Management Staff: According to the specific executive authority granted by the Company to lead the team to accomplish the organizational goals, management staffs are divided into different levels: senior management and middle/junior management.
Specialist Staff: The role is to provide professional advice, recommendations and solutions to clients or companies to achieve their goals, such as project management, marketing, business, etc.
Staff Structure
Diversity and Inclusion
We emphasize an "equal opportunity" workplace policy. We are committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment by respecting and accommodating the diverse cultures of our team members. We provide equal employment opportunities to employees and job applicants without discrimination based on race, color, genetic heritage, or other characteristics protected by local laws. We remind supervisors to use the analytical data of the candidate's skill level and personality assessment as the basis for recruitment, and to recruit without bias based on their gender, age, race, etc. In addition, we promote the importance of multiculturalism to our global workforce through classroom and online training, emphasizing that Acer provides a work environment free of discrimination (including race and color). We also review demographics of our employees and leadership teams, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) data, to inform recruitment and training planning.
Multinational and diverse employees
Acer's corporate culture emphasizes diversity, equality, and inclusiveness, which is also reflected in the distinctive features of our employees coming from various continents and countries.
| Region/Nationality | Share in total workforce (as % of total workforce) | Share in all management positions, |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 48.9% | 45.8% |
| China | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| United States | 5.1% | 7.2% |
| Philippines | 3.9% | 1.0% |
| Thailand | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 3.0% | 1.5% |
Proportion of Female employees
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Target year (2024) of achievement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in total workforce | 37% | 38% | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Share of women in all management positions | 31% | 31% | 31% | 31% | 32% |
| Share of women in junior management positions | 33% | 33% | 32% | 31% | 34% |
| Share of women in top management positions | 17% | 18% | 23% | 24% | 20% |
| Share of women in management positions in revenue-generating functions | 26% | 29% | 39% | 38% | 30% |
| Share of women in STEM-related positions | 27% | 28% | 27% | 29% | 28% |
- According to Acer's internal classification principles, this refers to the sum of middle/ junior level executives.
- The original definition was based on the list of senior executives disclosed in the annual report. In 2023, it was revised according to Acer's internal.
- "Revenue-Generating function" refers to the direct management roles in departments such as sales, or roles that directly contribute to the output of products or services.
- STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEM staff members use their knowledge of science, technology, engineering or mathematics in their daily duties.
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Acer America Staff
| Asian | Black or African American | Hispanic or Latinx | Caucasian | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Staff | 28.6% | 0% | 7.1% | 57.1% | 7.1% | 100% |
| Technical Staff | 2.9% | 7.1% | 11.4% | 68.6% | 10% | 100% |
| All Other Staff | 28.5% | 7.3% | 23.5% | 34.5% | 6.2% | 100% |
Talent Recruitment
In an era where digital transformation and sustainable development coexist, talent has emerged as a key driving force
behind corporate competitiveness. Acer continues to strengthen its talent strategy and actively creates a diverse and
inclusive work environment to ensure the company's long-term competitiveness in the global market.
We actively promote talent mobility within the organization, ensuring employees can continuously grow within the
company, and enhance talent inventory and decision-making accuracy through digital technology, allowing the
enterprise to quickly adapt to market changes. As the global talent market increasingly values corporate culture, career
development, and ESG commitments, Acer continues to optimize its employer brand, having been selected by Forbes as
one of the 'World's Best Employers' for five consecutive years, demonstrating excellent international talent attractiveness.
To respond to future industry demands, we continuously deepen industry-academia collaboration and cross-disciplinary
talent development. Our summer internship program and campus collaborations have received widespread response, demonstrating Acer's brand influence among the new generation of talent.
Sustainable development is not only a corporate responsibility but also an integral part of Acer's culture. We have integrated Project Humanity and Acer Earthion into our talent development strategy, encouraging employees and younger generations to jointly implement green actions, and commits to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Acer has also been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the ''World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth'' due to
our continuous innovation in the ESG field, further establishing our leadership position in the global market. In 2024, the
global total number of newly hired formal employees worldwide is 1,593, with an average hiring rate of 19%, while the global total number of formal employees who left the company is 1,227, resulting in an average turnover rate of 14.8%.
