Effect of Government Guidelines and Corporate Governance on Telework Adoption and Occupational Health Measures in Taiwanese-Listed Companies
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Taiwanese companies increased telework and disclosed more occupational health measures following government guidelines. Stronger corporate governance correlated with better online health services, emphasizing their role in workforce well-being.
Area Of Science
- Business and Economics
- Public Health
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Background
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telework adoption in Taiwan, prompted by government directives.
- This study investigates how Taiwanese-listed companies disclosed their telework practices and adherence to occupational health guidelines.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the disclosure of telework measures by Taiwanese-listed companies.
- To assess the correlation between corporate governance and the implementation of occupational health measures in telework settings.
Main Methods
- A cohort analysis of sustainability reports from 295 Taiwanese-listed companies in 2020 and 2021.
- Assessment of telework disclosure against government occupational health guidelines using statistical tests (McNemar, GEE).
Main Results
- Telework adoption rose significantly from 2020 to 2021, with 68% of companies implementing new work modes.
- Companies with higher corporate governance rankings showed increased adoption of online occupational health services and mental health promotion.
- While on-site and online occupational health services grew, home workspace assessments did not show a similar increase.
Conclusions
- Telework disclosure and occupational health measures increased following government guidelines.
- Corporate governance is a significant factor influencing the adoption of occupational health measures for teleworking employees.
- Both government mandates and corporate governance are crucial for effective telework arrangements and employee well-being.
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