Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Implements Flexible and Remote Work for Public Officials to Prevent COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangsan District, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Samho) announced on the 24th that it will implement flexible and remote work for public officials in line with the government's strengthened 'social distancing' measures.

The flexible and remote work policy was promoted with the aim of minimizing office crowding and interpersonal contact among public officials without disrupting civil service work.

The district especially encourages remote work for public officials who have visited COVID-19 outbreak areas, pregnant women, chronic disease patients, and those who need to care for their children.

Additionally, considering the current public official workforce management and the proportion of civil service work, the district decided to implement a flexible work system including staggered commuting hours, selectable working hours, and concentrated work hours.

Due to school delays requiring childcare, Gwangsan District has already guided public officials to use special leave such as sabbatical leave and childcare/childcare leave in addition to annual leave.

A Gwangsan District official said, “To curb the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the peaceful daily lives of citizens, we will lead crisis overcoming by practicing stronger social distancing starting from the public sector.”

Meanwhile, as part of social distancing, Gwangsan District also implemented a two-shift system for the district office cafeteria and the ‘1 line standing, 1 line serving, 1 direction eating’ policy called the ‘1·1·1 Movement.’

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