Yongin Special City Implements First Personnel Reshuffle Since Eighth Democratic Term Reorganization, Including Introduction of 'Team Leader Desired Post System'

[Suwon Ilbo=Park Nohun] Yongin Special City has carried out its first personnel reshuffle following the organizational restructuring in the eighth democratic term.

The city began personnel changes for grades 3 and 4 (9 people) on December 27 of last year, followed by promotions and transfers for grades 5 and 6 (354 people) on the 3rd, and grades 7 and below (670 people) on the 4th.

Subsequently, personnel changes will be conducted at each district office.

In this reshuffle, emphasis was placed on future-oriented workforce placement to complete the eighth democratic term's 'Yongin Renaissance,' according to Yongin city officials.

In accordance with the organizational restructuring, the New Growth Strategy Bureau was composed of semi-professionals with high understanding of relevant duties and verified work capabilities.

For personnel changes at the team leader (grade 6) level and above, the opinions of directors, department heads, and office chiefs were actively reflected to foster a creative and proactive organizational culture and implement accountable administration.

In particular, a 'desired post system for employees' was dramatically introduced for team leaders (grade 6) who have served in their current positions for two years or more, allowing all employees to work in departments they desire within their top three choices.

For personnel changes of grades 7 and below, workforce congestion was resolved and employee satisfaction with personnel decisions was increased through 'congestion resolution,' 'grievance reflection,' and 'opportunity provision.'

First, 133 employees were reassigned through rotational placement to resolve congestion, including employees who have worked in one department for two years or more and those who were promoted but not transferred.

Reflecting difficulties such as demanding work, long-distance commutes, and balancing childcare, 139 employees resolved their grievances through this reshuffle.

Using the 'district chief recommendation system,' 22 employees who worked in eup, myeon, and dong offices gained the opportunity to work at city hall.

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, stated: "Since taking office, I have incorporated employee opinions on personnel matters to introduce systems such as 'phased personnel assignments by grade,' 'desired post system for employees,' and 'strengthened personnel authority for directors and department heads,' and I expect not only employee satisfaction but also improvements in the quality of public services that citizens experience."