Samil PwC CEO wins prime minister's award for inclusive hiring

Samil PwC CEO Yoon Hoon-soo received a prime minister’s commendation at the government’s job creation awards hosted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the accounting firm said Tuesday. The awards recognize corporate leaders who play a significant role in fostering stable, high-quality employment. Yoon was honored for expanding job opportunities for both young people and vulnerable groups, including individuals with disabilities. The nation’s largest accounting firm saw its employment of young workers rise from 406 in 2023 to 455 in 2024, a 12.3 percent increase. Employment of people with disabilities also grew, climbing from 59 to 64 during the same period, an 8.5 percent gain. Notably, the company operates a subsidiary certified by the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities (KEAD) as a workplace for people with disabilities, providing stable employment for 57 people and demonstrating its commitment to supporting vulnerable job seekers. The KEAD-certified workplace is designed to promote stable jobs for people with severe disabilities and support their social iWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times