Regional SMEs Workforce Solutions

Editor's NoteThe biggest challenge facing regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is securing a workforce. Complaints about the difficulty of finding people to work are heard across all industries and regions. This issue cannot be viewed merely as a recruitment problem for individual companies. Creating quality jobs in regional areas is central to balanced growth between central and local governments. SMEs, which account for over 80% of total employment, must underpin these jobs. Ultimately, the solution to the structural issue of regional extinction lies in how regional SMEs can overcome the major hurdle of attracting talent and establish themselves as providers of quality workplaces. The Asia Business Daily explores possible solutions based on stories from the field of regional SMEs. Regional SMEs are trapped in a triple dilemma: population decline and regional extinction, low growth and loss of vitality, and a lack of infrastructure. The foremost agenda for shifting towar

Editor's Note Securing talent is the biggest challenge faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in regional areas. Complaints about the difficulty of finding workers can be heard everywhere, regardless of industry. This is not just a recruitment issue for specific companies. Creating quality jobs in regional areas is at the core of balanced growth between central and local governments. SMEs, which account for over 80% of total employment, must underpin these jobs. Ultimately, the solution to the structural problem of regional extinction that we now face lies in how regional SMEs can overcome the major obstacle of talent acquisition and establish themselves as quality workplaces. The Asia Business Daily seeks solutions based on the stories from the field at regional SMEs. Food manufacturing company A, located in North Gyeongsang Province, must halt factory operations if it does not have foreign workers. This is because most of the employees working on the production line are f

Editor's NoteThe greatest challenge faced by local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is securing manpower. Complaints about the difficulty of finding people to work are heard everywhere, regardless of industry. This cannot be seen as merely a hiring issue for specific companies. Creating quality jobs in local areas is key to achieving balanced growth between central and regional areas. SMEs, which account for more than 80% of total employment, must support these jobs. Ultimately, the solution to the structural problem of local extinction that we face must be found in how regional SMEs can overcome the biggest hurdle of securing manpower and establish themselves as workplaces offering quality jobs. The Asia Business Daily seeks to explore these solutions based on stories from the field of regional SMEs. Eugene Technology, a company specializing in precision molds and automation equipment for secondary batteries, operates a factory in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, coverin

Editor's NoteThe greatest challenge facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in regional areas is securing talent. Complaints about the difficulty of finding people willing to work can be heard across all industries. This cannot be viewed simply as a recruitment issue for individual companies. Creating quality jobs in regional areas is at the core of achieving balanced growth between central and regional governments. SMEs, which account for more than 80% of total employment, must support these jobs. Ultimately, the solution to the structural problem of regional decline lies in how regional SMEs can overcome the biggest hurdle of securing talent and establish themselves as quality workplaces. The Asia Business Daily seeks solutions based on stories from the field in regional SMEs. On March 20, at the Geomedical factory located in Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, the product being manufactured was colored contact lenses. While employees in cleanroom suits busily moved about, an