Shen Yu-Shun, the newly appointed General Manager, emphasized the company’s foremost focus on safety, regulations, and aspiring to serve as the primary conduit for interdepartmental coordination and communication.
“Hitachi Yungtay Elevator Co., Ltd.” recently announced the promotion of Shen Yu-Shun, who has served for 36 years, from his previous role as Assistant Manager in the Service and Marketing Department. He has ascended through the ranks, having gained experience in elevator installation, sales, a secondment to Shanghai, and various positions across Northern, Central, and Southern Taiwan, as well as post-sales service. Now, in his new role, he prioritizes customer service, production and sales coordination, and employee welfare. “Top talents in each department are like glistening pearls. I am just an unassuming cord, yet I hope this cord is strong enough to bind everyone together firmly, creating a dazzling pearl bracelet,” Shen Yu-Shun humbly envisions his role as a coordinator, striving to consolidate consensus and unite employees, with the goal of leading the company and its staff towards growth and prosperity.
Upon joining the company in 1987 and witnessing that the team leader of the group he was assigned to had been with the company for over a decade, Shen Yu-Shun deeply felt that this was a company where stable long-term employment was possible. Even after Yungtay became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi last year, not only were there no layoffs, but a 6% salary increase was also implemented this year. Agreements were signed with all four provincial unions, further showcasing the multinational corporation’s commitment to talent and its dedication to labor-management harmony and employee welfare. He believes that Hitachi’s corporate vision and elevation align not only with the founder and former chairman’s principles but also uphold the core tenet of “people-first.”
In line with Hitachi’s “S (Safety) >> L (Legal) >> Q (Quality) >>D (Delivery) >> C (Cost)” operational philosophy, Shen Yu-Shun emphasized that, just as our five fingers vary in length, when tightly grasped together, they can form a strong iron fist capable of overcoming any challenge. Hitachi places great importance on workplace safety, labor regulations, and environmental health. From annual health check-ups to labor safety education, top-level executives down to directors regularly inspect worksites. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment before conducting any operations, as life is invaluable, and protecting employees from occupational accidents is the foremost duty as business operators. He hopes that all employees will strive tirelessly towards achieving “zero accidents.” Moreover, adherence to Hitachi’s compliance system, “Basics and Righteousness,” embodies the spirit of “sincerity” and prioritizes morality over profit and loss. Upholding ethics and abiding by the law is the foundation of corporate trustworthiness. Our business is built on the foundation of customer trust, thus requiring employees to hold a higher sense of professionalism.
Caption: General Manager Shen Yu-Shun (second from the left), Senior Employee Qiu Cong-Hui (third from the left), and two sons. Qiu Cong-Hui stated that a good company is one that excels at the most fundamental things, just like ensuring salaries are always punctual.
Shen Yu-Shun, who has grown and thrived alongside Yungtay, feels deeply that his decision to stay and work for the company was the right one. Even Qiu Cong-Hui, an employee with more seniority, went as far as to “recruit” family members to join the company. He humorously referred to his children as “raised on company milk.” He has enjoyed various company welfare programs, including benefits for marriage, bereavement, childbirth, children’s scholarships, group insurance, employee bonuses, and more. Qiu Cong-Hui, who plans to retire at the age of 65 with 47 years of service by the end of this year, mentioned that the company inquired if he would be interested in retiring and then being rehired. He believes a good company excels at the basics, just like ensuring salaries are always punctual. As a result, when his two sons reached adulthood, he asked if they were interested in working for the company, but they declined at first. He humorously stated that young people often need to explore the outside world before realizing what they truly want. Eventually, both of his sons joined the company, creating a second-generation workforce. Such examples are prevalent at Hitachi Yungtay Elevator Co., Ltd., as only a contented company can foster such an atmosphere. The Qiu brothers added that besides regular salary disbursements, supervisors also actively remind employees to apply for relevant benefits, and there’s one thing that made them most appreciative: “monthly bonuses!”
Caption: Senior employee Lian Jin-Jia, who served for over 43 years, humorously stated that he used to frequently interact with engineers dispatched by Hitachi to Taiwan. In the future, he aims to adhere to Hitachi’s principles, prioritizing safety and regulations while maintaining a rigorous approach to products.
Equally, Lian Jin-Jia, who served in the Quality Assurance department for over 43 years, jokingly mentioned that the company was initially a top 100 brand in Taiwan and is now part of the Fortune Global 500*. His pride in joining Hitachi is evident in his speech. Lian Jin-Jia joined Yungtay just four days after completing his military service and continued to serve at the forefront of product quality assurance until his retirement in May 2023, when he was rehired by the company. He remarked that the company has remained consistent from small to large. He hopes that “Hitachi Yungtay Elevator Co., Ltd. can be like Leica in Germany, with three generations of employees serving in the same company.” Uniquely, Lian Jin-Jia was a union member and leader for 12 years, championing labor’s interests and actively advocating for rights against management. He added that the company is always willing to listen to employees’ voices and allows space for professional autonomy.
Shen Yu-Shun added that Hitachi highly respects local cultures and views employees as valuable assets. Therefore, he hopes employees will work and grow alongside the company, fostering unity and cooperation. He aspires to lead the company with an “One Hitachi” spirit, ensuring sustainable operations and achieving greatness. By providing customers with high-quality products and post-sales services, the company aims to contribute to society.
*1: As of August 2023, based on the Global Ranking published by a prominent U.S. business magazine, Hitachi consistently ranks among the top 500 companies.