100-minute roundtable covers fair evaluation methods, performance rewards and broader personnel policy; staff pitch new HR proposals directly to the district mayor
Geumcheon-gu held its "100 People, 100 Minutes" integrity and HR forum Wednesday at the grand hall on the 12th floor of the district office building.
The forum was organized to break with existing personnel practices at the start of the ninth directly elected administration and build a personnel system that staff can genuinely support. Framed around the concept of "100 civil servants below Grade 7 sharing their thoughts, communicating for 100 minutes, and driving HR innovation with 100 degrees of passion," the event gave employees a candid platform to voice their views on personnel affairs.
Participants were divided into eight groups for roundtable discussions, freely exchanging views on personnel policy across three areas: fair performance evaluation methods, appropriate rewards for results, and rational workforce management — along with broader ideas for fostering a dynamic, innovation-driven organizational culture.
The groups examined shortcomings in the current system while also reviewing potential new personnel measures, keeping the debate lively throughout.
Particularly frank exchanges centered on how work performance is assessed, how employees handling demanding or unpopular duties should receive preferential evaluation, and specific proposals including the introduction of a performance bonus point system for administrative staff, changes to transfer periods by rank, and the continuation of a "preferred department" wish-list scheme.
After the discussions, each group presented its conclusions and shared findings with the wider room.
District Mayor Choi Ki-chan listened attentively to each employee's input, expressed empathy with a range of personnel grievances, and offered encouragement to staff who quietly carry heavy workloads.
Employees who took part said they were impressed to see District Mayor Choi personally hear out their personnel concerns and respond with genuine understanding.
Geumcheon-gu said it will carefully document and review all proposals raised at the forum. The district also plans to hold an additional HR policy forum for senior civil servants to discuss reform measures for the personnel system.
District Mayor Choi said Thursday's forum "carries great significance because it is not simply a one-time exercise in gathering opinions — it is meant to translate directly into real changes to the personnel system."
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