CJ Logistics, 8,100 MZ Generation Delivery Workers... Accounting for 37% of Total

CJ Logistics courier Kim Jun-young is preparing for delivery.

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] CJ Logistics announced on the 15th that as of the first half of this year, there are 8,101 MZ generation (born between the 1980s and 2000s) delivery drivers. This accounts for 37% of the total delivery drivers, which number around 22,000.

The company analyzed that the increase in MZ generation delivery drivers is due to a change in perception where there is less stress from seniority or hierarchical relationships, and income is earned based on the amount of work done. In fact, as of the first half of this year, the average monthly income before expenses for CJ Logistics MZ generation delivery drivers was 6.94 million KRW (83.28 million KRW annually), which is more than twice the average monthly income of 3.09 million KRW (37.08 million KRW annually) for wage workers in 2019, as announced by Statistics Korea in February.

The working environment at delivery sites is also steadily improving with the introduction of new automation facilities and the deployment of sorting support personnel. Although the volume increased due to COVID-19, contactless delivery has become established, reducing delivery time per package. Additionally, as the volume increased, duplicate deliveries of 2 to 3 packages per household have become common, and the delivery zones assigned have become smaller, maximizing delivery efficiency.

A CJ Logistics official said, “As delivery drivers’ income and working conditions continue to improve, more people are recommending this job to family or acquaintances who are looking for new employment. Especially, the characteristics of delivery drivers who work without hierarchical relationships and increase their income, combined with the MZ generation’s values emphasizing personal respect and fairness, are quietly gaining popularity among younger generations.”

Meanwhile, a survey conducted in May on the family relationships of CJ Logistics delivery drivers found that there are 2,692 married delivery drivers (1,346 couples). Including couples, parents, children, siblings, and relatives, 4,002 delivery drivers are working together with family members.

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