Persys Group Awarded '7th Excellent Workplace for Reading Management'

Employees of Persis Group engaged in a book discussion.
[Photo by Persis]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] Persys Group announced on the 28th that it has received the '7th Excellent Workplace Certification for Reading Management.'

The 'Excellent Workplace Certification for Reading Management' is a program hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency, aiming to ▲enhance communication and creativity of organizations and individuals through creating a reading environment in the workplace ▲discover reading-friendly companies and organizations with learning and culture ▲spread reading culture through awarding certifications.

In this year's Excellent Workplace Certification for Reading Management, Persys, a company specializing in office environments, received the Excellence Award, while Illoom, a lifestyle furniture brand, and Sidiz, a chair specialist brand, were selected as certified companies. Awarded and certified companies are selected through self-assessment checklists, on-site verification, and expert evaluations.

Evaluation criteria include raising awareness of reading culture, potential for dissemination, and sustainability. Persys Group was recognized for effectively managing reading management through categories such as leadership, program operation, and innovation.

Since 2015, Persys Group has been operating in-house reading discussions as part of its reading management. The reading discussions were initiated to help employees develop reading habits and create a culture of continuous growth. They contribute to forming empathy and bonds among employees and further fostering a more horizontal work culture. The books for reading discussions are selected based on employee recommendations without genre restrictions, including trends, work communication, general knowledge, and bestsellers.

A Persys Group official stated, "Persys Group operates reading discussions aiming for the joint growth of individuals and the company, cultivating voluntary reading habits among employees and creating a culture of free communication." He added, "We will continue to operate reading discussions in various ways and strive to spread the culture of reading."

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