SK Innovation extends remote work for 2 weeks... Hyundai and Kia Motors extend for 1 week

[Asia Economy Reporter Park So-yeon]In response to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), large corporations are extending work-from-home policies and expanding flexible work arrangements.

According to SK Group on the 5th, SK Innovation has extended its work-from-home period by two weeks until the 22nd.

Among SK Group affiliates, SK Inc., SK Innovation, SK Telecom, SK E&S, SK Networks, and SK Siltron have been working from home since the 25th of last month.

SK Hynix is providing a special two-week leave for pregnant employees and operating using flexible work arrangements.

An SK Group official stated, "If the situation improves in the meantime, the policy can be ended early."

Hyundai and Kia Motors have also extended their work-from-home period by one week.

Since the 26th of last month, Hyundai and Kia Motors have allowed pregnant employees and those with underlying health conditions to work from home, and employees working at headquarters and in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas have been allowed to work from home voluntarily from the 27th until the 6th.

Hyundai Heavy Industries will operate a staggered commuting system from the 9th until the end of this month to reduce infection risks.

Originally, all employees started work at 8 a.m., but production technology staff will now start between 8 and 9 a.m., and office technology staff between 7 and 10 a.m. Pregnant employees are working from home.

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering is utilizing the flexible work system introduced in December last year.

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