Gwangju Bank's '10 AM Start Time Policy During Children's Elementary School Enrollment Period' Draws Attention

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Bank (President Song Jong-wook) has been actively participating every year in the government-implemented ‘10 AM Work Start Policy for Parents of First Graders in Elementary School,’ drawing attention.

With the nationwide spread of ‘COVID-19’ causing delays in the start of elementary, middle, and high schools, the first graders in elementary school began classes on the 27th of last month.

Accordingly, Gwangju Bank has been fully implementing the ‘10 AM Work Start Policy for Childcare’ for one month starting from the 27th of last month to minimize childcare gaps during the period when children need the most care entering elementary school. This year, 89 employees (74 in 2019) are using the system.

As a result, the working hours for eligible employees are postponed to start at 10 AM, and although working hours are shortened, no disadvantages such as wage cuts or promotion delays occur.

Kim In-su, Head of Human Resources Support at Gwangju Bank, said, “Childcare is not only the responsibility of parents but also requires the nation to take the lead and companies and society to support together. We have actively participated in the government policy with this awareness.” He added, “We plan to continuously implement such welfare policies and actively encourage the establishment of a true work-life balance in both work and family.”

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