[2020 Women Index] Hana Bank, Online Training to Prevent Career Disruption Due to Childbirth and Childcare

At the 5th Asia Women Index Awards Ceremony, Hana Bank received the Asia Economy CEO Award in the Work-Family Balance category.

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Hana Bank conducts blind recruitment to ensure gender-neutral employment and mandates training on the prohibition of gender discrimination for interviewers, who also sign a pledge.

As a result of these efforts, the proportion of women in regular full-time recruitment over the past two years has increased to 52% (2019) and 68% (2020), respectively. After joining, there is no separate job segregation based on gender. Placement is made according to individual capabilities and performance, and through training, each employee is supported in designing their own Career Development Plan (CDP) and enhancing their expertise.

To minimize disadvantages related to childbirth and childcare for female employees, the relevant periods are included in continuous service years for personnel management. Such factors are not considered in evaluations, promotions, or personnel assignments. Additionally, online training programs are provided to prevent career interruptions due to childbirth and related reasons.

Starting next year, Hana Bank is preparing to further strengthen the development of female managers by implementing female executive mentoring and separate leadership courses.

Hana Bank also operates a separate 'Deliberation Committee,' the first in the banking sector, which includes labor unions and external experts (such as labor attorneys) to fairly respond to sexual harassment incidents.