Core Insights - The report analyzes the work of the secretarial teams of A-share listed companies based on a survey of 818 companies, focusing on work hotspots and employment conditions [1][2][9]. Group 1: Work Hotspots - The report identifies four main areas of focus for secretarial teams: market value management, ESG sustainable development, corporate governance and information disclosure, and digital transformation [15][30]. - In market value management, over half of the companies have incorporated it into their performance assessments, with major tools including mergers and acquisitions, cash dividends, and investor relations management [1][15]. - ESG initiatives are shifting from voluntary to mandatory disclosures, with over 60% of companies advancing their ESG work due to regulatory requirements and social responsibility [1][15]. - The implementation of the new Company Law has led to adjustments in governance structures and increased requirements for information disclosure, with common violations being related to timeliness and accuracy [1][15]. - AI tools are being utilized to enhance efficiency in information disclosure, with regulatory bodies also promoting digital transformation in this area [1][15]. Group 2: Employment Conditions - The average size of secretarial teams is typically 3 to 4 members, with a female representation of 66%, and most members hold at least a bachelor's degree, primarily in finance and management [2][16]. - Information disclosure is the primary responsibility of these teams, with widespread overtime work and challenges related to high pressure and extensive documentation [2][16]. - Training is mainly sourced from official channels, with a strong demand for new regulation interpretations [2][16]. - The common career path for secretarial staff is from "specialist to representative to secretary," with an average annual salary of approximately 761,000 yuan [2][16]. - Overall, secretarial teams are expanding their responsibilities under stringent regulations, needing to balance compliance with value creation, with digital tools becoming increasingly important [2][16].