The findings were based on an analysis of some 5,200 comments posted between January 1 and June 30 by employees of the top 10 Korean conglomerates in terms of total assets. The total score was calculated by looking at five categories: welfare and wages, promotion opportunities and possibilities, work-life balance, workplace culture and management leadership.

POSCO scored 63.48 out of 100, good enough for second place, following Hyundai Motor Group.

POSCO runs a fair personnel system along with systematic human resource (HR) training. In addition, the company supports its employees both at home and work through introducing an array of family-friendly systems, including operating the POSCO Childcare Center.

Most notably, in 2011 POSCO adopted a system that allows up to two years of childcare leave, twice Korea’s legally guaranteed period of one year. The company also runs a childcare system that automatically links maternity leave to childcare leave once the maternity leave is completed. Spousal leave, which allows employees to accompany their spouse assigned to an overseas office if the spouse is also a member of POSCO Group, has also increased employee satisfaction.

POSCO also ranked second in Job Planet’s 2015 Best Places to Work, released in June last year. In that survey, the company ranked first in promotion opportunities and possibilities, and second for work-life balance, recognizing POSCO’s efforts to create a workplace that provides happiness both at home and work.

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“The 30 Best Corporations” were selected from a total of 106 candidates (54 in manufacturing sector and 52 in service industry) and POSCO received the sixth place award in the manufacturing sector. KMAC surveyed over 6,900 industry workers and human resources specialists.

POSCO ranked high on the list for various aspects, including “Overall Happiness Level,” “Fair System” and “Excellent Vision.” For Fair System, POSCO was highly recognized for its systematic manpower training and excellent work environment, and for Excellent Vision, POSCO earned recognition for its industry leadership and corporate social responsibility.  POSCO ranked third in “Overall Happiness Level” in the manufacturer sector  for two years in a row, proving that POSCO has secured its position as a great place to work. In the Best Corporation in Each Industry section, POSCO ranked first in the steel industry sector for eight consecutive years since 2008, scoring 73.9.

Fostering Work-Life Balance

POSCO established POSCO Group University, specializing in training, in February this year to foster global manpower and support work-life balance for employees. It operates the POSCO Children Center and introduced a family-friendly work environment, implementing programs such as two-year maternity leave.

Meanwhile, Job Planet also highlighted POSCO as a “Best Company to Work For” in June for the first half of 2015. POSCO was ranked second after the SK Group. POSCO was especially ranked first and second in growth opportunity and work-life balance, respectively. POSCO is being recognized for its efforts to create a happier workplace for employees.