Our Company Clubs: Spaces for Fun and Growth Together
Wan Seok Yoon, Global Marketing Content Manager
Today, work doesn’t just mean a place to work. We spend most of our day there, communicating, empathizing, and growing with our colleagues. Not only do we share and pursue goals as an organizational community, but we also build social bonds and find emotional stability. This is why many companies these days encourage clubs.
Beyond sharing hobbies and interests, clubs can be spaces where you can share knowledge and experiences and grow together. Club activities allow you to develop various competencies such as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. They also help strengthen networking within a company, generate new ideas, and foster creativity. Therefore, viewing clubs as spaces for growth and actively utilizing them can help in the development of individuals and organizations.
At Younglimwon Soft Lab, we have been supporting clubs that employees voluntarily create and run according to their individual interests for decades. Through each club activity, employees not only develop themselves but also form relationships as colleagues and friends by improving mutual understanding. Understanding each other better through communication and exchange allows organizations to make more effective solutions and decisions when they encounter problems. This has a great impact on the development of the organization and is also effective in increasing employees’ loyalty to the organization.
As a company grows and expands in size, the organization may face challenges such as slow decision-making or internal conflicts between departments due to selfishness. These internal issues, akin to the concept of the broken windows theory, may not be immediately visible but can significantly impede the healthy growth of a company. However, I believe that if companies support club activities well and manage them effectively, they can form a desirable organizational culture as well as employee work-life balance. Of course, they can also expect the effect of increasing their sense of social responsibility through club activities in their local area.
Scuba Diving Club “Under the Sea”: Beginners can enjoy a thrilling diving experience while earning their certification through a combination of theoretical and practical training, culminating in ocean dives. Explore the mesmerizing beauty of coral reefs and marine life in various countries, such as the Philippines, Japan, and Saipan. Keep in mind that participation may require the use of annual leave.
Musical Viewing Club “Those Who Enjoy Musicals”: Enjoying cultural experiences can be challenging amidst a busy lifestyle. For those who appreciate musicals but may not have the opportunity to attend live performances, our club offers the privilege of experiencing renowned musicals from premium VIP seats.
Marathon Club: As one of the oldest clubs at YoungLimWon Soft-Lab, our Marathon Club boasts impressive achievements. ChunHwa Kim, for instance, secured 8th place overall in the women’s half marathon and claimed 1st place in the 50-54 age group. Ever wondered what goes through a runner’s mind during a marathon?
Zumba Club “Beat&Sweat” : Shake off your stress and energize your body with our dynamic Zumba Club. Led by a professional instructor, our club meets every Wednesday and Friday during lunchtime in the comfortable GX room of the gym. Get ready to move to the beat and enhance your fitness in a fun-filled atmosphere.
