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In pursuit of our vision of fostering top-notch Hi-Tech EPC & Solution providers, SK ecoengineering has established and implemented various programs based on SKMS, the very foundation of SK Group's management, as well as Core Values and Epiculture, which represent our unique corporate culture to create a better world. We support employees' growth in three main pillars: Competency, Value, and Leadership, as we seek to achieve both external growth through improved employee performance and internal growth that will drive the organization's long-term development.
Talent Development Initiatives Employee Capability Enhancement ProgramsThe competency development program for employees consists of the Essential Course, which is a general knowledge course that all SK ecoengineering employees must understand, and the Advanced Course, which is an in-depth course that individuals take electively depending on their business/job/role.
- Introduction to SK Ecoengineering’s mid-to-long-term strategies, key businesses, New BM strategies, and business support functions
- Understanding the key organizational structure and roles of major job functions
- Basic knowledge of new EPC execution methodologies
- Understanding the background and direction of SK Ecoengineering’s smart work platform implementation
- Legally required ESG training (e.g., sexual harassment prevention, disability awareness, information protection)
- Company-mandated training (e.g., ethical management, safety/quality enhancement)
- New business execution capability enhancement program (Advanced academy for the three core business areas: Procurement, estimation, and safety & health)
- Developing skills for DT-based Smart Work Platform utilization and innovative work processes
(Core contents of new EPC delivery: Pre-Con, AWP, OSC, EVM, and BIM Academy)
- Enhancing engineering expertise and practical skills
- Acquiring essential skills for future leaders (Strategy/business model/finance/HR)
Category | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Essential Course | Financial Story | people | 580 | 658 |
New EPC Methodology | people | 438 | 123 | |
ESG Mandatory Training | people | 971 | 1,223 | |
Advanced Course | Biz. | people | 256 | 481 |
New EPC | people | 305 | 616 | |
Tech. | people | 107 | 78 | |
Mgmt. | people | 162 | 19 |
We foster professionals in the field of smart construction technology by opening the Department of Hi-Tech Solutions at Sungkyunkwan University with the aim of nurturing future-oriented convergence talents and realizing happiness through mutual growth of the company and its employees. Run as a competitive core talent development program, the course is open to all employees who wish to participate, and the selection process focuses on their learning readiness and career vision. Through this program, we are not only building a collaborative industry-academia research network, but also securing talented individuals who can flexibly adapt to the fast-changing construction industry market, and fostering them as key persons for achieving a net-zero circular economy as well as catalysts for innovation in our way of working and organizational culture.
Since the department was established in 2022, ten participants joined the first cohort, nine enrolled in the second cohort in 2023, and four joined the third cohort in 2024, demonstrating the company's continued commitment to nurturing future-oriented smart construction talent.
1) Project Management / Construction Management
2) Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Category | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
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Total hours of training | hours | 47,790 | 45,298 |
Training hours per person | hours | 34 | 31 |
Total cost of training | KRW 10,000 | 131,692 | 126,269 |
Training cost per person | KRW 10,000 | 98 | 87 |
SK Ecoengineering has established a talent development pipeline to effectively "identify, select, secure, and place" talent. To support the continuous growth of all employees and build an optimized talent pool, SK Ecoengineering conducts regular organizational assessments to evaluate employees' competencies and aptitudes. Meanwhile, entry-level recruitment is conducted through internship-linked and open hiring programs, while experienced professionals are secured through ongoing and open recruitment, ensuring a steady influx of talent. Through our Junior Talent hiring program*, SK Ecoengineering continues to invest in future growth potential and contribute to youth employment opportunities. We also promote inclusive hiring practices, recruiting talent regardless of age, nationality, or background, with a focus on experience and expertise.
* Junior Talent ProgramSK Ecoengineering actively seeks talent with business and job function expertise to swiftly adapt to changing market conditions and create sustainable value. This program targets candidates with a bachelor's degree or higher and less than three years of work experience, ensuring they bring relevant industry and operational knowledge to their roles while providing new insights. In 2023, seven new employees were hired through this program, and we plan to expand recruitment based on future business needs.
Organizational assessments, employee counseling, and long-term high-performance talent pools
Building core competencies through reskilling and upskilling programs
Acquiring new skills through talent acquisitionCategory | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
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New Hires 1) | People | 342 | 124 |
SK Ecoengineering is committed to enhancing employee diversity as a key driver of competitiveness and social value realization. To bolster diversity and equity in our recruitment process, we have expanded direct recruitment and increased the employment of persons with disabilities through special recruitment programs. For employees with disabilities, we are promoting the creation of new jobs that go beyond simply meeting employment indicators and support their independence and self-fulfillment. To this end, we offer jobs at our headquarters and in our sites, and continue to collaborate with various stakeholders.
Disability Employment Rate
2.0%
Female Employee Ratio
14%
Category | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
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Total Employees | People | 1,408 | 1,439 |
Male | People | 1,215 | 1,242 |
Female | People | 193 | 197 |
Female Employee Ratio | People | 14% | 14% |
Disability Employment Rate | People | 2.1% | 2.0% |
SK Ecoengineering is committed to enhancing employee well-being by designing diverse benefits programs that consider both leisure activities and life cycles. We continuously improve the work environment and enhance support for work-life balance.
Performance Evaluation and RewardsEmployee performance evaluations are conducted objectively based on fair procedures and data-driven assessments. To ensure transparency, employees complete a self-review, receive timely feedback, and have their performance continuously managed. In addition to an absolute evaluation system, SK Ecoengineering incorporates our "Core Values" into the performance review process. This approach fosters a culture of mutual success, ensures that employees' efforts are recognized throughout the goal-setting, execution, and outcome stages, and ultimately enhances organizational performance.
Tasks are set up based on Core Values · Submitted after discussion with supervisors
Employee behavior reflecting Core Values is evaluated from a peer perspective
· Peer Review
(Outstanding members are awarded additional performance evaluation points based on the results)
Evaluation considers both task outcomes and excellence in Core Values
From a compensation perspective, SK Ecoengineering ensures fair rewards by reflecting roles and performance contributions. To recognize and reward both individual and organizational achievements, we operate a performance-based incentive bonus system, which is awarded annually to all employees, including non-regular workers.
Work-Life Balance Support
SK Ecoengineering operates various programs and policies to promote work-life balance, focusing on "work & growth, work & leisure, and work & family." To foster a flexible and autonomous work culture, we implement flexible work hours, a desk-sharing system, and remote work options, allowing employees to diversify their work locations and schedules while maintaining productivity.
For employee development, SK Ecoengineering offers mySUNI, SK Group’s online education platform, as well as graduate school support programs and language courses. From a work-family balance perspective, SK Ecoengineering has diversified support programs to cater to employees' needs at different life stages. We operate family-friendly benefits, including expanded parental leave, new pregnancy and childbirth support programs, and maternity protection policies. Additionally, we offer the Happy Umbrella Loan, workplace childcare centers, and expanded health checkups for spouses to further support employees and their families.
Additionally, our canteen is stocked with dairy products, ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and beverages, available for employees at any time.
To address employee stress and post-pandemic mental health recovery, SK Ecoengineering has provided professional psychological counseling services for employees, spouses, and children since June 2022. In 2023, we introduced the "Good Impact Awards" based on the five elements of our Core Value, EARTH, and plans to further expand recognition programs and employee support initiatives.
Furthermore, through the Management Development Council, an official labor-management consultation body, employees and management hold regular meetings to ensure open communication and actively listen to employee feedback.