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Labor and Civic Groups Launch Network Advocating for Four-Day Workweek and Eradication of Long Working Hours

Labor and Civic Groups Launch Network Advocating for Four-Day Workweek and Eradication of Long Working Hours

SEOUL, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) –A coalition of South Korean labor and civic organizations has come together to launch a network dedicated to the implementation of a four-day workweek and the elimination of prolonged labor practices. Dubbed the “Four-Day Workweek Network,” the coalition officially commenced its activities with a launch ceremony held at the National [...]

Married People More Satisfied with Work-life Balance than Singles: Report

Married People More Satisfied with Work-life Balance than Singles: Report

SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — A married, employed person over the age of 30, charged with the responsibility of looking after their family or children, is more satisfied with both their life and work-life balance than unmarried individuals. According to a report from the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, 17,510 employed South [...]

Major Firms Speed Up Efforts to Support Work-Life Balance of Their Employees

Major Firms Speed Up Efforts to Support Work-Life Balance of Their Employees

SEOUL, April 17 (Korea Bizwire) — As the government pushes to create a work-life balance environment as part of its efforts to cope with the low fertility rate and population aging, South Korea’s major companies are accelerating their efforts to support their employees’ work-life balance. Samsung Electronics Co. offers paid paternity leave of 15 days (20 days [...]

‘MZ Generation’ Prioritizes Work-life Balance When Looking for a Job: Survey

‘MZ Generation’ Prioritizes Work-life Balance When Looking for a Job: Survey

SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The “MZ generation,” a Korean term referring to those aged between late 10s and 30s, prioritizes work-life balance when applying for jobs, a major South Korean business lobby said. The Korea Enterprises Federation conducted a survey of 1,000 people born between 1983 and 2003, 66.5 percent of whom said [...]