Kim Kyung-ho, Gwangjin District Mayor, Continues Genuine Communication with Staff

Gwangjin-gu Holds Good Friends Communication Hub

‘You and Me and Gwangjin’ Provides Opportunity for Harmony through Communication and Empathy among Employees

Employees Express High Expectations for Organizational Culture Change, Saying ‘Approval Process Is Faster and Better’

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, held the ‘Good Friends Communication Hub’ to strengthen communication with employees.

The district office auditorium was transformed into a space for communication, providing an opportunity for employees to share their interests and concerns and foster harmony among each other.

Additionally, the major achievements and future vision of the 8th local government term were shared, and the hard work of employees in the field was acknowledged and encouraged.

The district adjusted the number of participating employees for each session to ensure the event proceeded safely and smoothly.

On the 6th, employees from the Welfare Bureau, Public Health Center, and 8 community service centers attended; on the 13th, employees from the Office of the Director, Safety and Environment Bureau, Future City Bureau, and Transportation and Construction Bureau participated; and on the final day, the 19th, employees from the Administration Bureau, Planning and Economy Bureau, and 7 community service centers took part.

The event on the 6th was divided into Communication Time, Empathy Time, and Sharing Time.

During ‘Communication Time,’ participants watched a video commemorating the first anniversary of the 8th local government term and engaged in sincere communication based on the results of a survey conducted via mobile devices.

‘Empathy Time’ involved communication training combined with recreational activities to bridge the generational gap.

‘Sharing Time’ marked the highlight of communication, where the mayor visited each table where employees were seated and engaged in conversations with them.

The district conducted a preliminary survey among all employees. When asked, ‘What is the most stressful aspect of your work?’ the results were ▲1st place: dealing with malicious civil complaints ▲2nd place: conflicts with supervisors ▲3rd place: excessive workload.

During ‘Communication Time,’ employees also voiced their suggestions and difficulties, including requests such as ‘Please actively encourage the use of annual leave,’ ‘Please take good care of hardworking employees,’ and ‘You feel like a father figure. Please continue to maintain this good organizational atmosphere.’

Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said, “When employees are happy, the organization is happy, and we can be kind to residents. If there are any unreasonable practices or inconveniences, please feel free to speak up at any time,” adding, “We will do our best to create a smooth organizational culture and a pleasant working environment through continuous communication with employees.”

An employee who participated in the Communication Hub, Employee A, expressed expectations, saying, “The approval process has become faster, and decision-making is more rational. I feel the organizational culture is becoming more flexible.”

Another employee, Employee B, said, “I am grateful that an opportunity was provided for employees to become closer and for organizational harmony.”

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