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Teachers Report Dramatic Shift in Workplace Stress Over Past Two Decades, Survey Shows

Teachers Report Dramatic Shift in Workplace Stress Over Past Two Decades, Survey Shows

SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A new survey has revealed a significant transformation in South Korean teachers’ workplace experiences and perceptions over the past 20 years, with student misconduct and parental complaints now ranking as their primary source of stress, replacing administrative overload as the top concern from two decades ago.  The Korean Education Policy [...]

South Koreans Lead in Tech Adoption, Yet Harbor Deep Anxieties About AI in the Workplace

South Koreans Lead in Tech Adoption, Yet Harbor Deep Anxieties About AI in the Workplace

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a striking paradox, South Korea, a global leader in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, is grappling with widespread worker anxiety about the impact of AI on job security, according to a recent international study.  The report, released by researchers Cheong Se-jeong and Shin Young-kyu from the Korea [...]

COVID-19 Surge in South Korea Exposes Workplace Policy Inconsistencies

COVID-19 Surge in South Korea Exposes Workplace Policy Inconsistencies

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – As COVID-19 cases rise again in South Korea, inconsistent workplace policies are causing confusion among employees, highlighting the ongoing challenges of managing the pandemic in the workplace.  According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), COVID-19 hospitalizations have surged almost sixfold over the past four weeks. From July [...]

Only 1 in 10 Report Workplace Bullying, Survey Finds

Only 1 in 10 Report Workplace Bullying, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Jun. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey by a civic group has revealed that only 1 in 10 victims of workplace bullying in South Korea report the incidents to their company, labor union, or the Ministry of Employment and Labor.  The findings come as the amended Labor Standards Act, which prohibits workplace bullying, approaches [...]

Over Half of Workers Open to Returning to Former Employers, Survey Finds

Over Half of Workers Open to Returning to Former Employers, Survey Finds

SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) – More than 60% of employees in South Korea view being rehired at a previous workplace positively, according to a recent survey conducted by Incruit, a human resources technology company. In a poll of 1,292 South Korean workers aimed at gauging attitudes toward being rehired after quitting, 16.8% said they felt [...]

Workplace Bullying and Harassment Widespread in South Korea, Advocacy Group Finds

Workplace Bullying and Harassment Widespread in South Korea, Advocacy Group Finds

SEOUL, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Seven out of 10 South Korean workers who reported suffering in their jobs said they had been victims of bullying, violence or other abusive behavior, according to an analysis by a civic group that spotlights workplace injustices.  The Seoul-based organization Gabjil 119 said on April 29 that of the 407 [...]

36% of US Employees Don’t Believe Their Workplace Enables Them to Work Productively

36% of US Employees Don’t Believe Their Workplace Enables Them to Work Productively

HqO unveils 2024 State of Real Estate Experience (REX) report, highlighting: Two-thirds (67%) of global employees agree that workplace design contributes to their enjoyment in the office. 43% of global employees do not believe their workplace contributes to environmental sustainability. 89% of global employees feel that when they are in the office, focused work at [...]

The ‘Quiet Quitters’ Dialing It In at Korean Workplaces

The ‘Quiet Quitters’ Dialing It In at Korean Workplaces

SEOUL, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has found that one out of every two office workers in South Korea can be characterized as “quiet quitters” – employees who have mentally checked out but remain on the payroll, doing only the bare minimum required.  The survey of 1,097 office workers by HR tech company [...]

Study Reveals Workplace Physical Activity May Harm Health, Contrary to Leisure Exercise

Study Reveals Workplace Physical Activity May Harm Health, Contrary to Leisure Exercise

SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has found that while physical activity during leisure time, such as exercise, can improve health and work productivity, the physical exertion associated with job-related activities might actually have detrimental effects on health.  The research, conducted by professor Kang Mo-yeol and his team from the Department of Occupational [...]

Workplace Bullying Identified as the Most Challenging Issue to Resolve Internally, Survey Finds

Workplace Bullying Identified as the Most Challenging Issue to Resolve Internally, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – According to a recent survey, workplace bullying and other harassment are considered the most difficult internal grievances to resolve in South Korean workplaces. The Central Labor Commission (CLC) shared these findings in the winter issue of its labor dispute resolution guidebook, “Conciliation and Judgment,” published on December 25. The survey, [...]