TLDR;
This video discusses NCSoft's new attendance management system, which pauses work time if no keyboard or mouse activity is detected for 15 minutes, requiring an explanation. It explores internal reactions, the reasons behind this policy, its prevalence in the gaming industry, and whether it will actually improve efficiency. The video also touches on the potential negative impacts on creative work and employee morale, comparing it to similar failed attempts by other companies.
- NCSoft introduces a 15-minute inactivity work stoppage policy.
- Employees express concerns over lack of communication and potential impact on creative work.
- The policy is seen as a cost-cutting measure following financial losses and high labor costs.
- The gaming industry's difficulty in measuring productivity leads to strict attendance management.
- Doubts are raised about the system's effectiveness and potential negative impact on morale and creativity.
엔씨소프트의 15분 근태 관리 제도 [0:14]
NCSoft is planning to introduce a new attendance management system where work hours are paused if there is no keyboard or mouse activity for 15 minutes, requiring employees to explain the inactivity. This system is designed to monitor employee activity during work hours, raising concerns among employees about its implications. The new system means that if an employee's computer is idle for 15 minutes, their work time is automatically stopped, and they must provide a reason for the pause.
엔씨소프트 내부 반응은 어떤가요? [0:35]
Employees at NCSoft are expressing anger and frustration over the new attendance management system. They feel it creates a stifling organizational culture that contradicts the need for creativity and productivity in game development. Many are upset that the company announced the policy through media outlets rather than directly communicating with them. There is concern that this system will be implemented as a supplementary measure without proper consideration of its impact.
근태 관리를 강화하려는 이유 [1:32]
NCSoft's move to strengthen attendance management is likely driven by recent financial struggles, including its first annual loss since going public. The company has faced failing new releases and declining sales of its flagship Lineage game series, leading to restructuring. With labor costs being a significant portion of overall expenses, the company aims to improve efficiency and reduce overtime pay, especially given the industry's "crunch mode" culture, where employees work intense hours before product releases. The company abolished the lump-sum pay system in 2019 and now pays overtime, making cost reduction through stricter attendance measures a priority.
유독 초정밀 근태 관리가 많은 ‘이 업계’ [2:44]
The gaming industry tends to implement precise attendance management systems because performance is directly tied to game results. Companies prefer to compensate based on clear outcomes rather than simply paying for time spent. Unlike manufacturing, where output can be easily measured, the gaming and IT industries find it challenging to assess employee productivity until a game is completed and released. This difficulty in objectively determining work effort leads employers to adopt stricter attendance tracking measures.
근태 관리가 강화되면 일의 효율이 올라갈까? [3:21]
The implementation of strict attendance management systems may negatively impact the internal atmosphere and reduce trust in workers. Creative work, such as game development, often involves periods of contemplation and problem-solving that may not involve constant keyboard or mouse activity. Focusing too much on cost reduction can lead to extreme systems that ignore the nuances of creative processes. Other companies like Netmarble have previously introduced and then abolished similar attendance programs due to their impracticality and negative side effects, raising doubts about the effectiveness of NCSoft's new system.