Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin emphasized on July 29 that a workplace culture free of abuse begins with small acts of respect and consideration.
To eradicate abuse within the organization and promote a culture of mutual respect, Mayor Shin engaged in direct communication with employees during his commute.
On that morning, he conducted a 'Zero Abuse' integrity campaign at the entrance of the city hall, where he interacted with employees as they arrived for work.
The campaign aimed to improve authoritarian organizational culture by encouraging leaders to communicate directly with staff and foster a healthy public service environment based on respect and consideration.
Mayor Shin greeted each employee arriving for work while holding a 'Zero Abuse' sign and offered high-fives as encouragement.
Additionally, a 'Integrity Runway' was set up from the main entrance to the elevator, conveying messages of respect, consideration, communication, and integrity.
At the event, a placard campaign featuring slogans against abuse was held, and employees were given supportive drinks, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for integrity among all members of the organization.
Notably, this event was significant as it went beyond formal integrity training, with the mayor personally engaging with employees and making eye contact.
Mayor Shin reiterated his commitment to improving internal organizational culture as part of his administration's focus on fairness, integrity, and citizen-centered governance.
Employees who participated in the campaign responded positively to the mayor's direct encouragement and communication during their commute.
One employee remarked, "It's not often that I get to meet the mayor up close in the workplace, but receiving a greeting and encouragement on my way to work made me feel respected as a member of the organization. I believe that small acts of consideration and communication can change the atmosphere of the organization."
Citizens also viewed the campaign positively, recognizing that integrity in administration starts with internal organizational culture.
One citizen stated, "For public institutions to earn the trust of citizens, a fair and respectful culture must be established internally. The mayor's direct involvement in promoting integrity sends a positive message to the public."
The 'Zero Abuse' campaign reflects Mayor Shin's philosophy that changes within the public sector lead to citizen-centered governance, marking a step toward making Seongnam a more transparent and trusted administrative body.
Meanwhile, Mayor Shin Sang-jin added, "Leaders must lead by example, actively communicate with employees, and create a respectful and integrity-driven organizational culture to ensure that Seongnam is a city trusted by its citizens."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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