Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee emphasized on August 27 that a new leave policy has been established to ensure that new public officials can approach their work with renewed energy and motivation.
On this day, Mayor Han stated, "We have amended the local public service regulations to provide a basis for granting three days of special leave to officials with more than one year but less than five years of service."
His initiative to introduce the 'Newcomer Leap Leave' aims to boost morale and recharge junior officials, fostering a more positive work culture.
The new policy is designed to alleviate the pressures faced by employees in the early stages of their public service careers, allowing them to return to work with renewed vigor after taking adequate time off.
Alongside the introduction of the leave policy, Mayor Han has also revised the detailed operational guidelines for special leave to ensure that the system is implemented fairly and consistently.
Junior officials have welcomed the new policy.
One official remarked, "Adapting to the work and organization during the initial phase of my public service has not been easy, so I am looking forward to this opportunity to recharge. I believe it will help me focus better when I return to work."
Citizens have generally responded positively as well.
One resident stated, "I believe that public officials need appropriate rest to provide friendlier and more proactive administrative services to citizens. I hope that the employees' time off leads to improved services for the public."
Mayor Han added, "I will work to create a positive organizational culture that enhances employee happiness and satisfaction, which in turn will provide better administrative services to citizens."
Furthermore, Mayor Han plans to continue exploring and implementing various service systems that support work-life balance for employees and strengthen intergenerational communication and harmony, aiming to foster a healthy and vibrant public service culture.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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