Sustainability Report 2017

37 Since synergy at work is key to organizational development and goal achievement. SET recruits and retains competent employees who fit the organizational culture, regardless of gender, age, educational institution or disability. All employees are encouraged to develop themselves in the learning environment through a variety of activities to benefit themselves and the organization. Corporate Culture SET’s core values, or “SET DNA”, consist of leadership, proactive behavior, proficiency, partnership and sustainable development. In 2017, SET promoted the SET DNA through several important activities, including SET Innovation Awards, Zero Foam No Plastic project, SET Invest Now. In addition, SET DNA is also instrumental in long-term employee development plans. Employee Development and Team Building The year 2017 was a challenging year in terms of employee development amid technology transformation to better serve the capital market expansion. SET has therefore focused on efficient human resource management and employee engagement. Gender Age Levels of Employees Female 510 employees 31% 38% 58% 70.3% 4% 2.3% 7.3% 20.1% 69% Male 228 employees Under 30 years old 280 employees 30-50 years old 428 employees Above 50 years old 30 employees Staff 519 Junior management 148 Middle management 54 Top executives 17 Employees 738 (102-8), (405-1) (102-16)