GRI 403-1, GRI 403-2, GRI 403-5,
GRI 403-6, GRI 403-8, GRI 403-9,
GRI 403-10
ThaiBev is committed to raising standards related to safety,
occupational health, and the work environment for its
employees throughout ThaiBev Group. It aims to ensure
that all departments operate in accordance with strict
safety, occupational health, and work environment standards,
both domestically and internationally.
ThaiBev also
promotes improvement of the work conditions and creates
an atmosphere in which employees can work happily.
To maintain a high quality of life and health for employees,
ThaiBev has established guidelines for safety, occupational
health, work environment, and employees wellbeing as follows:
- Establish guidelines and standards for safety, occupational
health, and work environment
- Record, inspect and collect data on safety and accidents in
the workplace, and prepare safety reports for executives in
accordance with ThaiBev standards
- Establish and review safety metrics and goals related to
occupational health and the work environment of the ThaiBev
Group to assess the effectiveness of operations, as well as
to prepare for annual verification by third-party assurance
- Provide basic safety and occupational health training for
ThaiBev employees and contractors and advanced training
for executives
- Communicate and strengthen the culture of safety and
the importance of occupational health and a positive work
environment; organize activities to proactively educate
employees and contractors about health and safety
- Administer the welfare and benefits for employees and their
families to encourage retention, create feelings of attachment
to the organization, and cultivate a happy workplace
- Support employees’ good health by providing annual health
checkup for all employees, which are designed to deal with
the risk at employee’s type of work Financial support and
accident insurance is also provided to help employees with
their medical expenses
In 2019, ThaiBev focused on the communication and
implementation of safety, occupational health, and work
environment guidelines to create employee’s happiness and
wellbeing in the workplace. Key activities in 2019 were as follows:
- The safety team from the corporate office conducted on-site
inspections to audit the safety standards of companies of
the ThaiBev Group in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar
- A new data collection and reporting system was developed in
the ThaiBev Group to collect safety and occupational health
data in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
standards. The data was analyzed for safety performance
indicators to ensure that operations are properly monitored
and that corrective actions are taken in a timely manner.
ThaiBev regularly reports the safety performance of each
subsidiary to the product group’s top executives.
- In 2019, Safety training was provided for employees and
safety officers, such as ThaiBev Group Standard Safety
Workshop, ISO 45001 Standard Training, and Safety Officer
Training in various business groups. Safe-driving training was
also expanded to office workers who drive their own vehicles.
- An internal safety data audit team for each product group
was set up. Knowledge and workshops were provided to
ensure that safety information was reported accurately
and in accordance with international standards. Safety
information was verified by third-party assurance.
ThaiBev cares for its employees’ health and hygiene by
providing doctors and nurses for medical treatment and health
consultations. In addition, the company has agreements with
nearby hospitals to treat injured or sick employees, so they can
quickly and conveniently receive medical treatment day or night.
The company pays attention to the prevention
of diseases and illness for its employees such as providing an
annual flu vaccination to employees.
ThaiBev provides support for outpatient medical
expenses for employees, in addition to the social security
contributions that the company pays under the law. The
company also provides accident insurance and inpatient
illness insurance for all employees. -
ThaiBev arranges different health checks for
all employees according to gender, age, and risk factors.
These include, prostate and breast cancer screening for
employees in certain age groups and an additional check-up
for factory employees to deal with their health risk. ThaiBev
also arranges health checks and electrocardiograms for
employees’ parents in family-related events.
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ThaiBev provides educational materials about
healthcare and common diseases for employees and their
family members; such as knowledge about office syndrome
and stress reduction. In addition, the company also provides
basic life saving skills training for employees, and first aid
CPR AED training course.
ThaiBev has opened a new office in the ThaiBev
Quarter at the heart of Bangkok. The new facility
supports business growth at the international
level, with a total usable area of 48,273 square
meters. The new office features modern decoration.
There are small and large meeting rooms, virtual
offices, and an exhibition space for employees and
guests.
The new office provides a great lifestyle for
ThaiBev employees with the following facilities:
restaurants, access to a hospital and bank, fitness
facilities, recreation room, sports area, basketball
court, futsal court, tennis court, and karaoke room.
ThaiBev ensures that jobs assigned to employees
are appropriate for them by providing tools
and work equipment, office furniture, and work
processes that are suitable and ergonomic.
In addition, ThaiBev analyzes working processes
to make sure they are suitable for the capability
of each employee group.
ThaiBev aims to create a happy workplace for its
employees. In addition to being fairly compensated,
having opportunities for promotion, and receiving
employee benefits, ThaiBev offers activities and
projects to continuously create happiness among
its employees and make them feel engaged with
the company.
In 2019, ThaiBev formed a working team
to promote the health and wellbeing of its
employees. The working team consists of
representatives from various departments.
The objective is to promote a happy workplace.
ThaiBev revised the work regulations of the company
and its subsidiaries in 2019 by adding benefits
for employees more than those required by law.
For example, increased maternity leave days for
female employees and paternity leave days for
male employees to take care of newborn babies,
increased business leave days for daily workers,
and increased compensation for employees.
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ThaiBev recognizes the importance of family to its
employees. In 2019, ThaiBev gave employees the
freedom to choose their daily work schedule by
announcing flexible working hours for employees of
ThaiBev and its subsidiaries working at ThaiBev
Quarter facility. This project officially launched on
June 15, 2019 with 250 employees participating
initially. ThaiBev encourages its employees to have a
healthy work-life balance. Employees can choose to
avoid traffic congestion during rush hours in the
morning and evening to reduce stress. In addition,
ThaiBev provides co-working spaces for employees to
communicate and meeting with their teams. It also
provides non-fixed desks or ‘hot seats’ so that employees
can choose their seats to work more conveniently;
they can change their seats each day as needed.
Physical and mental comfort can result in positive
thinking and increased work efficiency. ThaiBev hires
professional massage therapists to treat employees at
the corporate office and various factories to reduce
tension and fatigue in the neck, shoulders and upper
arms. Massage services are provided every Monday
and Thursday, throughout the year. In 2019, more
than 1,000 employees used the service.
ThaiBev offers employment opportunities for people
with disabilities. In 2019, 36 subsidiaries under the
ThaiBev Group recruited a total of 496 people with
four types of disabilities (disabilities of movement, vision,
hearing, and intellect) as a way to help the disabled
to be self-reliant with dignity the same as others.
ThaiBev believes in the potential of the elderly. The
company is committed to providing opportunities for
senior employees who want to continue working after
retirement under employment terms and conditions
set by the company. ThaiBev provides flexible and
suitable working hours for elderly employees. They
can choose their working days according to the
schedule specified each week as needed. Currently,
there are 245 senior employees over 60 years old
with in-depth experience, who chose to continue
working for the company. Providing such opportunities
helps the elderly to be proud of themselves and helps
alleviate their financial burdens, allowing them to
continue to support themselves and their families.
In addition, ThaiBev has organized a program to prepare
employees for retirement. This program enhances their
knowledge in various fields for their benefit and
wellbeing in the future. This year, ThaiBev held a lecture
on benefits and privileges that employees are eligible to
receive from the company and the government – both
prior to, and after retirement. Other lectures were given
on physical and mental health, money management, and
various career channels and hobbies for senior employees
to consider in order to better manage their lives after
retirement. These lectures have been broadcast live to
employees in 23 factories and other agencies, with more
than 500 viewers.
ThaiBev has organized a Monday flea market to give
retired employees the opportunity to earn extra income
by selling food and other products. The market gives
retired employees additional career opportunities, hobbies,
and extra income every Monday throughout the year.
In addition to caring for its employees, ThaiBev is proud to
be involved in looking after employees’ families, including
both children and parents.
Day Care for ThaiBev Kids Project is an activity that allows
employees to bring their young school-age children to work
during the school break. Children spend their free time doing
artistic activities and learning life skills in various areas. This
project helps to ease the burden of childcare for employees
and their families, and allows employees to spend more time
with their children.
Furthermore, the “Love Mother Project... Nurture the Heart” was organized by ThaiBev for employees to bring their parents
for a health check-up and electrocardiogram exam. The events
feature lectures from doctors and healthcare experts about
physical and mental health, booths with various learning
activities for participants, such as basic life-saving training.
More than 230 employees and their parents attended this event.
Arunya Wudhikanakorn
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Group Key Account Manager
Modern Trade Management Co., Ltd.
“I have been working at ThaiBev for eleven years. I am proud to be working at this
organization because since I began here, I have seen the company changing continuously
into a good direction. The executives have a wide vision to develop the organization
to grow rapidly, become strong and sustainable, and give back to society too.
Working at ThaiBev, I have been impressed by many things. For example, the company
has supervisors who provide advice and support our work. We have good colleagues
here, and the company gives importance to employees at all levels. It also provides
training for the employees to develop themselves, gain knowledge and grow together
with the organization. The company has many activities for its employees.
In addition,
the company also cares about the safety of the employees. It creates a pleasant working
environment for employees to be happy.”
