Korail Retail held an inauguration ceremony for its "15th Junior Board" on Wednesday, stepping up efforts to strengthen field communication.
The Junior Board is a participatory body in which younger employees take the lead in proposing improvements to organizational culture and innovative ideas. It was first established in 2008.
The 15th Junior Board has adopted "Speak Up!" as its theme. It aims to strengthen its role as a "bridge of communication" that directly conveys diverse voices from the field to management.
The biggest change is the reporting method. Activity reports, which were previously made through business divisions, have been shifted to direct briefings to the CEO. The change is intended to improve the delivery of field opinions.
A "Red Team" activity, which examines weaknesses within the organization and suggests directions for improvement, has also been newly introduced. The team operates a channel that allows candid feedback on key management issues throughout the year.
A total of 14 people attended the inauguration ceremony, including the CEO, 11 Junior Board members, and two members of the youth council. The event featured an appointment ceremony along with an "Open Talk" program. Participants shared their views on the theme "What sets a good organization to work for apart."
One employee who participated in the board said, "The goal of these activities is to make sure we create changes that can be felt in the field."
The 15th Junior Board will select detailed topics on its own and establish action plans. Its activities will continue through December this year.
"I believe organizational culture begins with changes in the way we actually work," said Park Jung-hyun, CEO of Korail Retail. "I expect the Junior Board to play that role, and management will also listen to opinions from the field with an open attitude."
