Shinsegae group held its 5th annual job fair with its partner firms on 31 May 2017. The group explained that “continuous job creation is the most important and fundamental social responsibility of corporations. Shinsegae group will continue its efforts to… Continue Reading
A recent study has found that the rate of employee aging in Korea is gaining. However, the average age of the unemployed has decreased with growing youth unemployment. The study points out that industries that demand a young work force… Continue Reading
The Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) and Citibank Korea are planning to give their indefinite term workers (3000 in the former, 300 in the latter) regular employment. This is in line with President Moon’s policy to reduce the number of… Continue Reading
1. Labor pushes forward with labor-government negotiations to deal with current labor issues On 12 May, the KCTU held a press conference to request that the government engage in negotiations with labor. The KCTU plans to demand that the administration… Continue Reading
Government aims at creating more jobs and promoting better treatment for non-regular workers The government held a Cabinet meeting and approved Regulations on the Establishment and Management of the Presidential Committee for Job Creation on 16 May. The Presidential Committee… Continue Reading
More than 1,700 workers were found to have been laid off last year from listed financial companies due to restructuring of the financial sector. It is estimated that thousands more were laid off if unlisted companies are included. Based on… Continue Reading
Labor Law Basics – Date: 11 May (Thurs) ~ 12 May (Fri) – Venue: 5th Floor Lecture Room, KEF Building – Course offered to: HR/IR/General affairs managers and staff Case Studies on Major Issues of Laws against Unfair Labor… Continue Reading