Remote work tests South Korea's corporate hierarchy, culture


Following last month’s lifting of social distancing rules, most office workers have returned to on-site work. But some companies are continuing their “work from anywhere” experiment for better efficiency and innovation. (Bloomberg) Following last month’s lifting of social distancing rules, most office workers have returned to on-site work. But some companies are continuing their “work from anywhere” experiment for better efficiency and innovation. – Bloomberg

BEHIND South Korea's rapid industrial growth was a military-like corporate culture that united workforces for a shared goal: the company's success and my family‘s well being.

The mantra “your company is your family” propelled the tremendous drive toward economic prosperity but also gave validity to tough corporate culture and hierarchy.

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