Wando-gun Strengthens Communication with Young Employees by Operating a 'Junior Board'

Published 19 Jul.2021 09:36(KST)

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[Wando＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Shin Woo-cheol) announced on the 19th that it will operate an ‘Innovation Junior Board’ centered on young and passionate employees from August to improve organizational culture and devise innovation measures.

The ‘Junior Board’ is a research group formed to improve work methods, organizational culture, and services by reflecting fresh opinions and young perspectives. It consists of about 20 young employees born in the 1980s and 1990s, recommended by each department.

The Junior Board will play a role in presenting various opinions through regular monthly meetings, and the county plans to actively incorporate creative and efficient ideas into county administration.

In addition, to encourage candid opinions, the proposer’s identity will not be recorded; instead, a representative will collect the opinions and deliver them to the General Affairs Division. A preliminary survey will be conducted to build consensus among all employees regarding the proposed opinions.

A county official stated, “The Junior Board is the main body leading open communication where people speak their minds,” adding, “It will help establish a flexible organizational culture by conveying vivid field information and public opinion without distortion.”

Governor Shin Woo-cheol said, “Communication gaps between generations become obstacles to change and innovation,” and added, “We will create a space for free communication to spread a vibrant and mutually respectful organizational culture.”