Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Korea received the ‘Contribution to Job Creation Grand Prize’ at the ‘2021 Happy Plus CSR Awards’. The ‘2021 Happy Plus CSR Awards’ is co-organised by the Korea Enterprises Federation and the Association of Korean Journalists and is sponsored by the Ministry of Economy & Finance, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy, Ministry of Health & Welfare, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Employment & Labour, and the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family.

Robert Walters Korea received the award in recognition of progressing job creation during Covid-19 outbreak and leading exemplary CSR initiatives, as well as its dedication to recruitment activities. Robert Walters has been committed to creating a positive social impact and encouraging its employees to engage in volunteer work. Each year, Robert Walters holds its Global Charity Day, where all employees from across the Group participate in volunteer activities to raise money for chosen charities in their local communities and regions. In 2020, Robert Walters Korea donated funds and volunteered for various local communities such as an animal rescue centre, a homeless shelter, community restaurant to help alleviate Covid-19 suffering. Beyond donations and volunteering, Robert Walters Korea also offers special support for professionals affected by Covd-19, taking initiatives integrated its specialty as a global recruitment consultancy.

Robert Walters Korea drives efforts in improving job recognition of lesser known start-ups, SMEs and international companies in Korea for new graduates and MBA students by holding mentoring sessions and actively participating in industry-specialised online events including the KOTRA Online Job Fair.

JunWon Choi, Country Manager at Robert Walters Korea, commented “We are honoured to have been recognised through this great award for the second year in a row. Robert Walters has been committed to finding quality jobs that create value for ‘people’ as ‘people’ have been at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted advisor, Robert Walters Korea has been committed to vitalizing the employment of global talents in Korea amidst the Covid-19 pandemic as well as helping our candidates and clients build fulfilling careers and grow effective teams. This award is a testament to our contribution to society and our efforts in making a positive difference for clients, candidates, colleagues and communities globally through our services and CSR initiatives. We will continue to build a world where people and organisations can truly fulfil their unique potential, long into the future.”

To read the article in Korean: https://www.robertwalters.co.kr/hiring/hiring-advice/happy-plus-csr-2021.html