Being a Responsible Employer – WISE Construction Group Holdings Ltd. Commitment to Ethical Workforce Practices

As a responsible employer, WISE Construction Group Holdings Ltd. ensures fair labor practices, staff well-being, career growth, and sustainable workplace policies in line with UN Global Compact, ILO conventions, and ESG best practices.

1. Fair Employment & Ethical Recruitment

✅ No Forced or Child Labor – Zero tolerance per ILO C138/C182, UK Modern Slavery Act.
✅ Equal Opportunity Hiring – Gender-neutral, disability-inclusive recruitment (partnering with NGOs like Enabling Employers Network in Asia).
✅ Foreign Worker Protection – No recruitment fees, ethical migrant labor policies (Dhaka Principles compliance).

2. Employee Well-Being & Work-Life Balance

A. Health & Safety (Beyond Compliance)

🏥 On-Site Clinics & Telemedicine – Doctor-on-call for remote workers (e.g., infrastructure projects in Africa).
💊 Mental Health Support – Free CBT counseling, stress management workshops (via Talkspace, Mind HK).
🍏 Nutrition & Fitness – Healthy meals in worker camps, subsidized gym memberships.

B. Work-Life Policies

📅 Flexible Work Arrangements – Hybrid roles for office staff, compensated off-days for frontline workers.
👶 Parental Leave – 6 months maternity, 1 month paternity leave (above Hong Kong legal requirements).

3. Fair Wages & Financial Security

💰 Living Wage Commitment – 20% above local minimum wage for all roles.
💸 Timely Payment Guarantee – Blockchain-based salary tracking to prevent delays.
📈 Profit-Sharing & Bonuses – 10% of annual profits distributed to workers (based on role/seniority).

4. Career Development & Upskilling

🎓 WISE Academy – Free NVQ/CSCS certifications, AI/Green Skills training (e.g., BIM, renewable energy tech).
🌍 Global Mobility Programs – Cross-border project rotations (e.g., Singapore to UK high-speed rail projects).
🔄 Internal Promotion Policy – 70% of supervisory roles filled internally.

5. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

♀️ 30% Female Workforce Target (Currently 22%, up from 15% in 2020).
♿ Disability Inclusion – Wheelchair-friendly sites, sign language training for foremen.
🌈 LGBTQ+ Policies – Non-discrimination clauses, partner benefits.

6. Ethical Supply Chain & Subcontractor Accountability

⚖️ Supplier Code of Conduct – Mandates fair wages, safe conditions for all subcontractors.
🔍 Third-Party Audits – Unannounced checks on dormitory conditions, wage records.
🚫 Blacklisting – Immediate termination for violators of labor ethics.

7. Next Steps to Strengthen Responsible Employment

✔ AI-driven bias detection in promotions/wages.
✔ Expand childcare support (onsite creches near major projects).
✔ Publish Annual Diversity & Inclusion Report (transparency benchmark).

Want to benchmark WISE against global responsible employer standards? Let’s assess gaps in worker voice, DEI metrics, or supply chain ethics. People first, always. 👷‍♀️🌱