[WHY] What's with all these booze-fueled after-work dinners?

A group of coworkers all raise their glasses in a cheerful toast after work hours end. Such a scene can be typically observed in restaurants in Korea. However, are they enjoying their drinks and meal out of pure joy? Or simply out of obligation?

2024-10-19

[WHY] Why do Koreans create a new identity at work with an English name?

On Blind, a popular website for anonymous company reviews, a search for “English name” yields more than a thousand posts.

2023-08-26

[THINK ENGLISH] 90년대생 스타트업 CEO들이 꼽은 성공의 비결

A startup's core value and corporate culture serve as a cornerstone of its future growth, say young entrepreneurs, allowing employees a greater degree of freedom while encouraging horizontal communication.

2022-05-11

Startups say small talk and some secrets lead to success

A startup's core value and corporate culture serve as a cornerstone of its future growth, say young entrepreneurs, allowing employees a greater degree of freedom while encouraging horizontal communication.

2022-05-05

CJ companies to undertake human resources reform

Organization chart reform is being undertaken at the CJ Group, with six ranks being collapsed into one, in a move described as one of "desperation."

2021-12-23

[THINK ENGLISH] 삼성전자, 수평적 조직문화 위한 인사제도 개편 착수

Samsung Electronics says it is trying to reform its rigid corporate culture, which is seen hampering productivity and constructive discussion, with big changes to its job ranking and performance evaluation system.

2021-11-24