Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation Achieves Major Success in 'Gender Equality'…Receives Commendation from Minister of Gender Equality and Family

Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation received the '2023 Gender Equality Promotion Minister's Award' organized by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family at the awards ceremony held on the 1st.

The Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation received the '2023 Gender Equality Promotion Ministerial Award' presented by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family on the 1st of this month.

The Gender Equality Promotion Ministerial Award is given to individuals or organizations who have contributed to promoting gender equality to spread a culture of gender equality.

Since its establishment, the foundation has led improvements in organizational culture through ▲ continuous increase in the proportion of female managers ▲ expansion of the role of the Gender Equality Committee ▲ fostering a work-family balance culture.

Previously, it received the Family-Friendly Excellent Company certification from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and Gyeonggi-do in 2020 and 2022, respectively.

As of December last year, the proportion of female managers within the foundation was 55.6%, a 44% increase compared to 2020.

In addition, the foundation provided support for women's employment and entrepreneurship in the province, specialized education tailored to job-seeking and recruitment demands, and counseling for women's employment stability and work-life balance.

It was also recognized for contributing to expanding women's social participation and enhancing their rights through self-directed job-seeking support projects such as the 'Gyeonggi Women Employment Support Fund' for women with career breaks and vulnerable employment groups.

Hong Chun-hee, Acting CEO of the Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation, stated, "With the strengthening of environmental, social, and transparent governance (ESG) in society, gender equality is emerging as an issue of utmost importance. The foundation has consistently promoted organizational culture and job projects for gender equality, and we will continue to make multifaceted efforts to set a good precedent for other institutions."

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