Hanyang Securities' 'Contrarian Management' Draws Attention... Transforming the Auditorium into a 'Multiplatform' Space

Im Jae-taek, CEO of Hanyang Securities, is leading innovation by leveraging changes in space as a lever. He is engaging in 'reverse thinking management' by recreating an auditorium, used only a few times a year, into a multiplatform space.

After the first Comma Time session, Hanyang Securities employees, including CEO Lim Jae-taek (first row, left), gathered together. Photo by Hanyang Securities

Hanyang Securities announced on the 15th that it has transformed the 13th-floor auditorium at its headquarters into a space called 'Comma' and launched the 'Comma Time' program. 'Comma' represents a comma symbol, embodying the meaning of rest and recharging. 'Comma Time' is a program where employees share knowledge together and freely exchange ideas. It is a program created and driven by employees without external instructors.

At the first Comma Time session, three employees participated as instructors to present and discuss the theme of 'The Hyundai Seoul.' They shared various insights, including reverse thinking management of The Hyundai Seoul that breaks away from fixed ideas and perspectives on The Hyundai Seoul from a spatial viewpoint.

Meanwhile, following the headquarters, Hanyang Securities completed full remodeling of four retail branches earlier this year. Although retail accounts for a small portion of the overall business divisions, the company made an investment in the future by changing its perspective. In fact, at one branch, the custody fee increased by about 55% compared to the previous month immediately after the remodeling opening.

CEO Im Jae-taek stated, "Space is very important because it changes people and creates culture," adding, "We aim to make the new space a living space 365 days a year and a multiplatform by opening classes such as meditation and yoga in addition to brown bag meetings."

Meanwhile, Hanyang Securities chose 'Shift in Perspective' as the code to lead new changes and innovations in 2023. Through the cultural code emphasizing 'Shift in Perspective,' Hanyang Securities plans to build a foundation for sustainable growth.

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