Sejong Group Promotes Job Security and Enhanced Welfare Programs

Sejong Group, a fashion and lifestyle company, announced on June 23 that it is strengthening its flexible organizational culture by prioritizing job security and practical welfare programs.

According to Sejong Group, the average tenure of its approximately 500 employees is 9 years and 10 months, surpassing the national average of 7 years and 1 month for regular workers, as reported by the Ministry of Employment and Labor this year.

The company attributes this job security to its welfare programs, which reflect employee needs. A company representative stated, "We offer a flexible working hours system that allows employees to choose their start time between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. each week. Additionally, long-term employees receive refresh leave every three and five years of service." The company also provides paid time off for birthdays, educational support for children, psychological counseling programs, and health promotion initiatives such as weight loss and smoking cessation programs.

Sejong Group is also accelerating improvements in its organizational culture. This year, it consolidated job titles above the manager level into a single 'Pro' designation to streamline its hierarchy. This change aims to enhance horizontal communication and reduce rigid organizational structures associated with job titles.

The company is implementing tailored training programs for different job levels, focusing on onboarding for new team leaders and leadership training to enhance managerial capabilities and foster collaboration among team members.

Additionally, Sejong Group is working to strengthen its digital transformation capabilities. The company plans to establish a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) training system to accelerate digital transformation in practical settings.

A Sejong Group representative remarked, "We are establishing a flexible and horizontal workplace atmosphere based on industry-leading job security. We will continue to enhance practical welfare programs for our employees while also providing AI training that aligns with changing times, leading to a 'future-oriented corporate culture' where both the company and its employees can grow together."

Meanwhile, Sejong Group is expanding its social contribution activities through the Sejong Sharing Foundation, a social welfare corporation. Since its establishment in 2008, the foundation has engaged in various initiatives, including housing improvement projects, scholarship programs, cultural and artistic support, and sponsorship of social welfare facilities over the past 17 years.