SK D&D provides a variety of happiness management programs to foster a better corporate culture for its employees. Since 2023, under the name “ABCD (A Better Company D&D),” the company has been planning and operating participatory activities and content that support communication, personal growth, and an engaging work environment.

In 2024, SK D&D has contributed to enhancing employee happiness through various programs, including: “ABCD Open Talk,” a town hall meeting for information sharing and communication among the company, management, and employees; “ABCD Seminar,” a public lecture offering new insights and experiences related to business; “ABCD Campus,” a growth program aimed at strengthening core competencies and fostering next-generation leaders; “D&Dian Relay Interview,” an interview series that helps improve job understanding and build bonds among employees; and “Club of the Month,” which supports in-house club activities based on voluntary participation.

In addition, SK D&D conducts the “Culture Survey,” which diagnoses the company’s organizational culture, and the “Happiness Battery Survey,” which measures employee happiness levels. The results are analyzed to assess the effectiveness of the programs and used to identify areas for improvement, which are actively reflected in future program planning.

SK D&D gathers employees’ concerns and feedback through communication channels such as the Management Development Council—a consultative body between the company and employees—and ABCD Open Talk, a town hall meeting where all employees come together. The Management Development Council consists of four management executives and four employee representatives. It meets quarterly to regularly discuss key working conditions and overall human resources policies. The agreements made during these meetings are applied equally to all employees and incorporated into company-wide operating standards.

ABCD Open Talk is a town hall meeting held approximately every one to two months to facilitate information sharing and communication among the company, management, and employees. The sessions provide opportunities to share management strategies, business performance, outlooks, and updates on major news and employee-related matters. Moving forward, SK D&D will continue to run various programs to foster a corporate culture based on open communication, empathy, and mutual understanding.

SK D&D supports welfare programs that promote work–life balance to enhance employee well-being. Key benefits include integrated welfare services, support for family events and tuition fees, long-service awards, and health check-up expenses for employees and their families. The company continuously identifies employee needs through communication channels such as the Management Development Council and aims to expand customized welfare programs accordingly.

SK D&D operates a maternity protection program to create a family-friendly and happy corporate culture that supports employees in balancing work and family life. The maternity protection system at SK D&D offers benefits throughout all stages—including pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare—such as reduced working hours, adjusted commuting times, and paid leave for medical check-ups, treatment, and rest. Going forward, SK D&D will continuously strive to establish policies that reduce employees’ burdens related to pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare, helping them to carry out their work steadily and build their careers.

SK D&D supports its employees in becoming “Warm Professionals” — individuals who grow and achieve results by immersing themselves enthusiastically and joyfully with their passionate colleagues, guided by the talent development philosophy of a “Virtuous Cycle for Deep Change and Happiness.” Through a systematic talent development system offering diverse work and training programs, SK D&D aims to cultivate talent who embody both the “warmth” of pride, community spirit, and mutual care, and the “professionalism” characterized by clear, challenging goals pursued with enthusiasm and shared experiences.

SK D&D Talent Vision

SK D&D conducts competency-based recruitment grounded in fair and equal opportunities. During the hiring process, the SK Competency Test (SKCT)* is used to objectively assess the comprehensive capabilities required of SK employees. To ensure fairness, internal policies explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender, age, social status, place of origin, alma mater, marital status, pregnancy, or medical history. Furthermore, preferential treatment is given to socially vulnerable groups, such as individuals with disabilities and low-income candidates, during the document screening stage. SK D&D is committed to implementing fair and transparent recruitment policies, including efforts to improve hiring efficiency through internal evaluations.

Additionally, SK D&D promotes the expansion of its external talent pool by operating an internal referral system to attract high-quality candidates and enhance organizational performance. To facilitate smooth adaptation of new hires to the work environment, the company runs a buddy program pairing new employees one-on-one with existing members. This program supports new hires’ integration into the organizational culture and work processes, helping them adjust steadily through close interaction with their buddies.

SK D&D operates an objective performance evaluation system to foster talent development and growth among its members, while building a performance-oriented culture based on individual capabilities. Each year, employees set performance goals, which are supported throughout the year via competency assessments, stage-specific reviews, and performance management discussions to help them achieve their targets. The company offers compensation and promotion opportunities based on these evaluations, ensuring a fair and transparent process. In addition to monetary rewards, SK D&D is actively expanding a range of non-monetary incentives to enhance employee motivation and job satisfaction.