CJ ENM, a leading South Korean entertainment and media company, recently underwent a major organizational restructuring. However, the company’s internal changes appear to have caused turmoil for some employees.
An anonymous employee in their early 30s recently posted a resignation letter on a job forum, claiming to have received a de facto recommendation to resign from CJ ENM. The post quickly went viral and garnered significant attention from the media.
In the post, the employee cited pressure from the owner’s family and a lack of autonomy as reasons for leaving. They also stated that they were not involved in any corruption or wrongdoing and that they were being forced to resign within three months, with reduced compensation if they did not resign on a predetermined date.
This employee’s story sheds light on the challenges faced by workers during corporate reorganizations. Despite CJ ENM’s statement that personnel adjustments were made to improve work efficiency, employees may feel overlooked and undervalued. The post has sparked a conversation about the responsibility of companies to treat their employees with respect and transparency.
In response to the post, CJ ENM denied any mistreatment of employees and defended the organizational restructuring process. Nevertheless, this anonymous employee’s story is a reminder of the human cost of corporate change and the importance of fair and equitable treatment for all workers.