Korean workers’ loyalty to their company has been decreasing, a recent survey showed.

In a poll conducted by Incruit, a local online recruitment website, employees only gave 4.6 points out of 10 on average when asked about their rate of commitment to their companies.

The rate averaged 6.4 points three years ago, Incruit said.

The loyalty tended to be lower among younger employees. Those in their 20s showed 4.1 points on average, whereas workers in their 50s gave 5.4 points.

About 38.2 percent of participants said they are never proud of their company.

Others feel commitment when their companies “gave satisfactory salary and bonus,” “achieve high accomplishment in the field,” “have clear work process,” followed by “contribute to society.”

Respondents also said that in order for a company to encourage worker commitment, it should “provide sufficient salary,” “have executives and managers who trust employees,” “harmonious atmosphere,” or “enhance external reputation.”

By Kang Yoon-seung
(koreacolin@gmail.com)
Intern reporter