"Opening the Euljiro Era" BAT Rothmans Completes Move to New Headquarters

Office view of BAT Rothmans Euljiro Center One Building.

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] Global tobacco company 'BAT Rothmans' announced on the 1st that it has completed its office relocation to the Center One Building in Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul. This is the first move in 16 years since relocating its headquarters to the Gangnam Finance Building in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul in 2006.

Through this office relocation, BAT Rothmans has established a 'smart office' optimized for a free and flexible working environment. The goal is to create a space that promotes more flexible and creative collaboration, moving away from standardized workspaces.

In addition to designated seats, a new 'hot desk (shared seating)' system operating on a free seating basis has been introduced. Hot desks are organizational workspaces where multiple people temporarily use the same desk at different times. Without partitions, free communication is possible, making it suitable for creative ideation. Lockers are also provided for employees using hot desks to store their personal belongings.

The company has expanded various collaborative spaces that can be selected and utilized according to work characteristics or personal preferences. These include phone booths for 1-2 people for remote video meetings, open office collaboration spaces for simple meetings or idea exchanges, and lounge areas that can also be used as large conference rooms. Large-scale events or all-staff participation events like spotlights will be held in the lounge. Additionally, the lounge can be used for meetings or individual workspaces.

BAT Rothmans has long supported flexible work systems and free remote work under the slogan 'One team, One Heart, One Purpose' in a free atmosphere. In addition, it provides △maternity leave for female employees △paternity leave △parental leave and guarantees 100% return after leave, striving to maintain a balanced work, family, and personal life.

Kim Eunji, President of BAT Rothmans, said, "As BAT Rothmans approaches its first anniversary, we are making a meaningful new start with a commitment to another leap forward," adding, "We will continue to strive to make the smart office a new opportunity for growth and advancement and to create a more creative and flexible organizational environment."

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