Gwangju Bank Implements '10 AM Start for Childcare' Policy... Leading Work-Life Balance

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Gwangju Bank will implement the '10 AM Start Time for Childcare' system for two months until April 30.

This system delays the start time of eligible employees to 10 AM, later than usual, to minimize childcare gaps during the period when children require the most attention, such as when entering elementary school.

Since 2018, Gwangju Bank has been operating the '10 AM Start Time for Childcare' system through labor-management consultations. Over the past five years, including 113 eligible employees this year, a total of 428 employees have used this system to achieve work-life balance by balancing work and family.

Although working hours are reduced due to the delayed start time, there are no disadvantages such as wage cuts or promotion delays.

Song Jong-wook, President of Gwangju Bank, who emphasizes the true corporate value of creating a "happy bank with employees who enjoy working," has shown interest and encouraged the implementation of the '10 AM Start Time for Childcare,' which has received great support from employees and has become part of Gwangju Bank's corporate culture.

Employees have responded positively, saying, "During the most challenging period of raising children, the elementary school entrance period, we now have the time to support our children's school attendance and school life, allowing us to focus on both work and family." As a result, employee job satisfaction has also greatly increased.

President Song of Gwangju Bank stated, "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 actively implement the '10 AM Start Time for Childcare' every year with this awareness." He added, "We will continue to promote such welfare systems to ensure true work-life balance is well established in both work and family, and as a representative bank of Gwangju and Jeonnam, we will take the lead in spreading a good corporate culture widely in the local community."

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