지방공공기관의 일·가정 양립 제도화 현황과 개선방안 - 제주특별자치도 지방공기업 및 출자·출연기관을 중심으로

Abstract

Korea has a legal frame for the work-life balance to boost birth rate and secure economically active population. But relevant regulations including personnel rules are more needed to be established to obtain desired results. Especially, efforts from public sector are required for nationwide success. However, local public organizations have poor system of the work-life balance, compared with national public organizations. This study analyzes systems and regulations designed for better work-life balance of local public organizations and makes suggestions. Analysis frameworks and evaluation index are developed to assess level of institutionalization of the work-life balance. Personnel regulations of local public organizations are analyzed based on the frameworks and index to find out problems and improve the situation. Suggestions to improve the work-life balance are as follows at the level of local public organizations. Firstly, the institutionalization level of local government-funded/owned institutions is lower than that of local public enterprises, so policies should be established for local government-funded/owned institutions. Secondly, regulations on maternity or paternity leave and childbirth support should be prioritized. Thirdly, exemplary regulations to boost the work-life balance need to be introduced to encourage institutions to follow the example. Fourthly, rules and regulations need to be reviewed by specialists when a public organization is founded. Lastly, public organizations need to come up with policy alternatives and improve organizational culture for better work-life balance.