Diverse and Equal Recruitment

We make consistent efforts to improve processes and regulations on recruitment and admission management, such as the Onboarding Management Process for Employees from Social Recruitment and the Management Regulations for the Campus Recruitment. Also, the Recruiter and Interview Management Process is implemented, which stipulates that equal opportunities for interviews are provided for all applicants, regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. For standardized and compliant employment in the production and manufacturing field, we apply the five-step method for internal control, namely "organizational building, risk assessment, regulation formulation, implementation inspection, as well as rectification and accountability", and implement mechanisms for monthly self-inspections and self-corrections, semi-annual reviews, and annual comprehensive audits.

We have developed a comprehensive recruitment system and launched differentiated recruitment programs for fresh graduates, experienced professionals, and production and manufacturing workers respectively. In 2023, our company has built a strong talent team by recruiting fresh graduates, international students, and personnel for key positions. We collaborated with renowned universities in many countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Italy, Spain, and Austria, fostering a talent acquisition ecosystem covering local colleges, customers, and partners. The continuous introduction and retention of talent from around the world have significantly contributed to the company's "high-quality growth".

We respect all human rights specified in international instruments, such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and complies with the laws and regulations of the countries and regions where we operate. On this basis, the company formulated the ZTE Human Rights and Labor Rights Policy to ensure equal opportunities in terms of employment, promotion, training, and occupational guidance, with zero tolerance toward any form of discrimination based on age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, belief, etc.

We always respect and endeavor to meet the needs of employees regardless of their countries and regions, beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles. At ZTE, any kind of forced labor is forbidden, and every employee provides work of their own accord and has the legitimate right to terminate their employment relationships. In 2023, no forced labor was found in ZTE.

We take a series of measures, including identity verification via the recruitment system and ID card reading during the admission procedures, and regular reviews of employee identities. ZTE formulated the Regulations for the Special Protection of Female and Juvenile Workers, specifying the minor protection measures such as periodic medical examinations and reasonable job arrangements. Remedial measures have also been put in place to provide maximum protection for children in case they are accidentally employed by the company. In 2023, no child labor was found in ZTE.

[Case] Support for the Employment of Persons with Disabilities

The company supports the employment of persons with disabilities by providing suitable jobs for them in ZTE Changsha Base and other offices in China, Japan, France, and Italy, etc. Through comprehensive analysis from such aspects as selection, training, use, and retention, various measures have been taken to protect the physical and mental health of employees with disabilities. To be specific, we provide interviewers with anti-discrimination training, which contained skills to avoid discrimination during interviews, organize multiple forms of training activities based on a thorough analysis of employees' needs, formulate special safety emergency response mechanisms for rapid problem-solving, offer customized office tools, and keep improving the company's facilities to make them more accessible.

In South Africa, from 2018 to 2023, ZTE CORPORATION SOUTH AFRICA (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED provided employment support for 44 employees with disabilities, with a total investment of about ZAR 2.64 million (about CNY 1 million).

In Spain, ZTE ESPANA SL works closely with the Adecco Group Foundation on the employment of persons with disabilities. Through job training and digital schools, persons with disabilities acquire job skills and are able to adapt to work environments. Meanwhile, public activities are held to raise disability awareness, so as to create a more favorable external environment.