ARES International Implements ESG by Introducing Massage Services for the Visually Impaired, Creating a Happy Workplace and Promoting Social Inclusion

On the first working day of 2026, ARES International gave its employees a thoughtful benefit!

To care for its employees, ARES International specially invited visually impaired massage therapists to provide massage services at the company on a fixed weekly schedule. This allows employees to relieve shoulder and neck tension and relax both body and mind amid busy work schedules, while also creating stable and more secure employment opportunities for people with visual impairments. ARES International Chairman Hung-Yang Yu stated: “The health and growth of our employees have always been the company's most important responsibility.” Through this arrangement, ARES International not only takes care of employee well-being, but also actively participates in social inclusion, achieving a win-win outcome.

As a software services company, many ARES International employees need to focus on computers for long periods for program development and project execution, making “stiff shoulders and neck” a common occupational condition. A senior engineer who participated in the massage experience shared: “When rushing projects, my shoulders often feel very tight. The company arranges massage services by visually impaired therapists two days a week, allowing us to relax our muscles during working hours—it's very thoughtful. At the same time, knowing that this helps visually impaired people achieve stable employment makes me feel an even stronger sense of identification with the company, as if I'm doing something meaningful for society.” The relaxed smiles on employees'faces after the massage are the best reflection of a company creating a happy workplace.

For visually impaired massage therapists, being able to provide services within a corporate environment means far more than just a paycheck. Compared with working on the street or in individual studios, the corporate environment is relatively stable and safe, sparing visually impaired individuals from concerns about weather conditions and unstable income. More importantly, it allows them to feel that their professional skills are respected and recognized. A visually impaired massage therapist warmly shared: “When we hear employees say, 'I feel much better after the massage, thank you,'that sense of accomplishment is irreplaceable.”

ARES International President C.L. Lin stated: “Introducing massage services for the visually impaired is part of ARES International's commitment to practicing a DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) corporate culture. By leveraging corporate strength to maximize the labor value of visually impaired individuals, we demonstrate the warmth of social inclusion.” This initiative is part of ARES International's long-term commitment. In the future, we will continue to pay close attention to employee well-being and issues affecting disadvantaged groups, ensuring that while pursuing growth, the company can also become a solid and caring force within society.

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