FENC Clinches Two Golds and One Silver at Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® – Recognized for World-Class Talent Strategy

Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC), a global leader in recycled polyester innovation and sustainable solutions, proudly announced its first-ever participation in the prestigious Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®—often hailed as the “Oscars of Human Capital Management”—and emerged a triple winner with two Gold Awards and one Silver Award. This recognition marks a significant milestone for FENC, highlighting its forward-thinking talent strategy, diversity and inclusion leadership, and cutting-edge digital practices in human capital management.
FENC’s winning entries include:

• Gold – Best High-Potential Talent Development
• Gold – Best Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Strategy (DEIB)
• Silver – Best Talent Management Technology Implementation

These awards celebrate FENC’s holistic approach to talent cultivation, leadership pipeline building, cultural inclusivity, and technology-driven workforce transformation.

Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® – Setting the Global Benchmark

Founded in 1993, the Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® are among the world’s most coveted honors in human capital management. Each year, the program recognizes organizations that deliver extraordinary results across talent development, leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion, and HR innovation. Submissions undergo a months-long, rigorous review by an independent panel of industry veterans, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and senior executives, with only around 20% of entries earning a place on the winners' list.

Gold: Transforming High-Potential Talent into Future Leaders
Category: Best High-Potential Talent Development

In response to global supply chain shifts, digital transformation, and leadership succession challenges, FENC launched its Mid-to-Senior Talent Development Program in 2024. This flagship initiative identifies and nurtures high-potential employees, preparing them for critical leadership roles with agility, strategic vision, and resilience.

The program began with a rigorous screening process. More than 700 young professionals and first-line managers underwent FENC’s proprietary “Talent Tailor” online assessment, complemented by 360-degree feedback, project-based reviews, and a 9-box calibration. From this pool, 25 outstanding individuals were selected for an intensive curriculum co-designed with leading international consulting firms.

Under the direct mentorship of the company’s President, these talents were grouped into five cross-functional teams to tackle real-world business challenges. The hands-on, project-based learning model yielded outstanding results: 100% of participants demonstrated improved leadership capabilities, 92% retention of high-potential employees, and 72% secured promotions or overseas assignments.

Gold: Building a Culture of Belonging and Inclusion
Category: Best Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Strategy

This award validates FENC’s long-term commitment to workplace inclusivity and cultural resilience. The company’s DEIB framework is anchored in four pillars: Diversity Shapes Culture, Equity Builds Trust, Inclusion Drives Engagement, and Belonging Fosters Connection.
Key initiatives include:

• Supporting mid- and senior-career professionals through policies like flexible hours and post-retirement opportunities, ensuring intergenerational collaboration and knowledge transfer.
• Empowering women and gender-diverse individuals with equitable promotion mechanisms and pay equity—female employees’ regular salaries average 50% higher than the local market rate.
• Championing migrant worker inclusion by introducing Taiwan’s first “zero agency fee policy,” multilingual contracts, and support services across all sites, increasing foreign worker retention by 12% and achieving 98% satisfaction.

In 2024 alone, FENC delivered 36,627 DEIB-focused training sessions with a 98% participation rate, boosting company-wide alignment on equality and respect to 73%. These efforts have earned FENC recognition from Taipei City Government as an Age-Friendly Enterprise and accolades at the HR Asia Best Employers Awards.

Silver: Driving Digital Transformation in Talent Development
Category: Best Talent Management Technology Implementation

FENC’s Global Talent Development Program (GTDP) secured Silver for its cutting-edge use of technology to enhance workforce capabilities worldwide. Designed to prepare talent for overseas expansion and future leadership roles, GTDP combines advanced analytics, digital learning platforms, and real-time data integration to accelerate development.

The program integrates modules from globally renowned management schools such as MIT and Wharton, covering AI, innovation, systems thinking, and business analytics. Every assessment, course outcome, and skill application is stored in an internal digital talent repository, serving as a key reference for succession planning and global assignments.
The results speak volumes:

• 90%+ of participants achieved top scores in evaluations.
• Average TOEIC scores rose by 10%.
• Overseas-ready internal talent increased by 20%.

 

Looking Ahead: Sustaining Talent, Diversity, and Global Vision

For FENC, these awards reflect more than just recognition—they signal a commitment to growth, innovation, and people-first leadership. Upholding its philosophy of “people-oriented, sustainable operations, and global expansion,” the company will continue strengthening its DEIB programs, investing in leadership pipelines, and embracing digital transformation to deliver long-term value for employees, customers, and society.