Heejung Chung
@heejungchung.bsky.social
Professor of Work&Employment &Director of the King's Global Institute for Women's Leadership at KCL, views my own
Interests Flexible Working, digitalisation/future of work, labour market (gender/race) inequalities, welfare state/gender role attitudes 한국인
Interests Flexible Working, digitalisation/future of work, labour market (gender/race) inequalities, welfare state/gender role attitudes 한국인
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Heejung Chung
@heejungchung.bsky.social
· Jan 14
"I believe we are at a critical juncture in gender equality"
Read our new director @heejungchung.bsky.social's plans to address gender equality by reshaping work culture, better promoting inclusive feminism, and fostering greater collaboration with men ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/my-plan...
Read our new director @heejungchung.bsky.social's plans to address gender equality by reshaping work culture, better promoting inclusive feminism, and fostering greater collaboration with men ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/my-plan...
My plans for the King's Global Institute for Women's Leadership
To address gender inequality, we need to reshape work culture, better promote inclusive feminism, and foster greater collaboration with men
www.kcl.ac.uk
My plans for some of our key missions and goals in the next years of @giwlkings.bsky.social
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Now available: www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res... co-edited by policy group member Elke Heins, with contributions from policy group members: @haylesben.bsky.social, @chrisgrover.bsky.social @heejungchung.bsky.social @katyjones.bsky.social
Research Handbook on Social Policy and Employment
‘This Handbook has an extraordinarily comprehensive historical and global range, placing current developments in a strong perspective of historical development and including countries in the global so...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Now available: www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res... co-edited by policy group member Elke Heins, with contributions from policy group members: @haylesben.bsky.social, @chrisgrover.bsky.social @heejungchung.bsky.social @katyjones.bsky.social
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‘Tradwife’ influencers are trending, but what’s really behind their appeal?
Join us for an evening that goes beyond the headlines, with new data on what young women want.
🗓️ 15 Oct
⏰ 18:15–20:30
📍 Science Gallery London
👉 Register: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/tradw...
#Tradwife #ESRCFestival @ukri.org
Join us for an evening that goes beyond the headlines, with new data on what young women want.
🗓️ 15 Oct
⏰ 18:15–20:30
📍 Science Gallery London
👉 Register: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/tradw...
#Tradwife #ESRCFestival @ukri.org
October 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
‘Tradwife’ influencers are trending, but what’s really behind their appeal?
Join us for an evening that goes beyond the headlines, with new data on what young women want.
🗓️ 15 Oct
⏰ 18:15–20:30
📍 Science Gallery London
👉 Register: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/tradw...
#Tradwife #ESRCFestival @ukri.org
Join us for an evening that goes beyond the headlines, with new data on what young women want.
🗓️ 15 Oct
⏰ 18:15–20:30
📍 Science Gallery London
👉 Register: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/tradw...
#Tradwife #ESRCFestival @ukri.org
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That gap.
32% see immigration as one of the most important issues facing Britain — more than any other issue.
Just 4% see it as something that's important in their own life — one of the lowest shares, and a fraction of the numbers for inflation or the NHS.
32% see immigration as one of the most important issues facing Britain — more than any other issue.
Just 4% see it as something that's important in their own life — one of the lowest shares, and a fraction of the numbers for inflation or the NHS.
New post just out:
"Burn it down vs build it up"
With the right radicalising by the day - how can the argument be won on the key dividing line in politics?
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/b...
"Burn it down vs build it up"
With the right radicalising by the day - how can the argument be won on the key dividing line in politics?
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/b...
Burn it down vs build it up
Winning the argument on the key dividing line in politics
open.substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
That gap.
32% see immigration as one of the most important issues facing Britain — more than any other issue.
Just 4% see it as something that's important in their own life — one of the lowest shares, and a fraction of the numbers for inflation or the NHS.
32% see immigration as one of the most important issues facing Britain — more than any other issue.
Just 4% see it as something that's important in their own life — one of the lowest shares, and a fraction of the numbers for inflation or the NHS.
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A new study by @ucl.ac.uk Equalise member @baowenxue.bsky.social, in collaboration with King's College London and @citystgeorges.bsky.social, reveals gender disparities following a major reform designed to make flexible working more accessible.
Access the paper here 👉 jech.bmj.com/content/earl...
Access the paper here 👉 jech.bmj.com/content/earl...
September 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A new study by @ucl.ac.uk Equalise member @baowenxue.bsky.social, in collaboration with King's College London and @citystgeorges.bsky.social, reveals gender disparities following a major reform designed to make flexible working more accessible.
Access the paper here 👉 jech.bmj.com/content/earl...
Access the paper here 👉 jech.bmj.com/content/earl...
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🛠️🇨🇭Swiss job ads are moving beyond the ‘ideal worker’ norm: A new study from @uzh.ch and @giwlkings used machine learning to analyze 20+ years of job adverts, revealing early signs of a cultural shift: more emphasis on flexibility, gender equity, and work–life balance.
From the Ideal Worker to the Inclusive Worker: Measuring Norm Shifts Within Occupational Contexts - new study by Jan Müller and Heejung Chung
🛠️🇨🇭Swiss job ads are moving beyond the ‘ideal worker’ norm: A new study from @uzh.ch and @giwlkings used machine learning to analyze 20+ years of job adverts, revealing early signs of a cultural shift: more emphasis on flexibility, gender equity, and work–life balance.
www.suz.uzh.ch
September 11, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🛠️🇨🇭Swiss job ads are moving beyond the ‘ideal worker’ norm: A new study from @uzh.ch and @giwlkings used machine learning to analyze 20+ years of job adverts, revealing early signs of a cultural shift: more emphasis on flexibility, gender equity, and work–life balance.
So happy to have our paper with Jan Mueller published in Gender Work & Organisations. It theorises the multidimensionality of the ideal worker culture to ask the question, do we see a move away from it. The results in Switerland says yes - but only certain aspects. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/job-adv...
Job adverts reveal early signs of a shift away from the 'ideal worker' norm | King's College London
Machine learning analysis of job adverts in Switzerland found how employer expectations are evolving across occupations
www.kcl.ac.uk
September 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
So happy to have our paper with Jan Mueller published in Gender Work & Organisations. It theorises the multidimensionality of the ideal worker culture to ask the question, do we see a move away from it. The results in Switerland says yes - but only certain aspects. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/job-adv...
Just found out about Random dance - which is where people meet up on the street and there is a stage (street) and random k pop songs play in snippets and anyone who knows the dance can join... and I'm thinking where were you when I was a teenager???? www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyCB...
[K-POP IN PUBLIC] - RANDOM PLAY DANCE IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA [랜덤플레이댄스] [RPD] [JULY 24] [PESTSÄULE]
YouTube video by UNLXMITED
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September 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Just found out about Random dance - which is where people meet up on the street and there is a stage (street) and random k pop songs play in snippets and anyone who knows the dance can join... and I'm thinking where were you when I was a teenager???? www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyCB...
The best thing I love about the whole huntrix success is that Hollywood always thought and still think only white voices and experiences transcend across the world and makes money. This movie effing shot that notion out of the water.
a woman with pink hair is wearing a teddy bear sweater and making a funny face
ALT: a woman with pink hair is wearing a teddy bear sweater and making a funny face
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August 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The best thing I love about the whole huntrix success is that Hollywood always thought and still think only white voices and experiences transcend across the world and makes money. This movie effing shot that notion out of the water.
Listen to radio 5 this morning at 10am to hear me speak about working from home, taking Friday afternoons off and working while travelling. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 5 Live - Nicky Campbell, 01/08/2025
Nicky Campbell takes your calls on the day's talking points.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Listen to radio 5 this morning at 10am to hear me speak about working from home, taking Friday afternoons off and working while travelling. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Omg Sarina weigman ... How is this even possible.
Well done England!! We are the champions!!!!
#womenseuro2025
Well done England!! We are the champions!!!!
#womenseuro2025
a soccer player is running on a wet field with a crowd in the background
ALT: a soccer player is running on a wet field with a crowd in the background
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July 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Omg Sarina weigman ... How is this even possible.
Well done England!! We are the champions!!!!
#womenseuro2025
Well done England!! We are the champions!!!!
#womenseuro2025
I've been trying to buy shorts and my old ones are full of holes. Realised that both of those companies seems to have disappeared and or cut down significantly and didn't have the shorts and all I can find are hot pants or denim long shorts. What happened to good old mid length khakis ???
July 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I've been trying to buy shorts and my old ones are full of holes. Realised that both of those companies seems to have disappeared and or cut down significantly and didn't have the shorts and all I can find are hot pants or denim long shorts. What happened to good old mid length khakis ???
Starvation in Gaza is destroying communities – and will leave generational scars . It will end up impacting the rest of us as we. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Starvation in Gaza is destroying communities – and will leave generational scars
Health and societal ramifications of extreme hunger will reverberate long after the war is over
www.theguardian.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Starvation in Gaza is destroying communities – and will leave generational scars . It will end up impacting the rest of us as we. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Not save of the tournament but of the year!! Maybe ever!! Women's Euros 2025: Ann-Katrin Berger delivers the 'save of the tournament' - BBC Sport share.google/iHvkzeYhSivh...
Women's Euros 2025: Ann-Katrin Berger delivers the 'save of the tournament'
Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger acrobatically keeps out a headed deflection to deny France a goal in the first half of extra time in the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final in Basel.
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July 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Not save of the tournament but of the year!! Maybe ever!! Women's Euros 2025: Ann-Katrin Berger delivers the 'save of the tournament' - BBC Sport share.google/iHvkzeYhSivh...
Omg Berger. What drama and what amazing come back!!
I thought the Sweden Vs England was dramatic but today with Germany Vs France
..
Things are getting really interesting!
#womensEuros24
I thought the Sweden Vs England was dramatic but today with Germany Vs France
..
Things are getting really interesting!
#womensEuros24
July 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Omg Berger. What drama and what amazing come back!!
I thought the Sweden Vs England was dramatic but today with Germany Vs France
..
Things are getting really interesting!
#womensEuros24
I thought the Sweden Vs England was dramatic but today with Germany Vs France
..
Things are getting really interesting!
#womensEuros24
Work and families research network conference abstract submission are now open to October! Don't forget to submit your abstract! wfrn.org/2026-work-an
2026 Work and Family Researchers Network Conference - Work and Family Researchers Network
ABOUT THE EVENT
Work and Family Researchers Network next conference will be June 17-20, 2026 at Concordia University in Montreal Canada. The WFRN will host preconference events on June 17, including ...
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July 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Work and families research network conference abstract submission are now open to October! Don't forget to submit your abstract! wfrn.org/2026-work-an
My most recent interview with the Lithuania broadcasting service on the gender polarisation trends we observe across the world www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...
Ekspertė: vyrams reikia tokios revoliucijos, kokią moterys patyrė per pastarąjį šimtmetį
Visais laikais jaunimas protestavo prieš esamą tvarką bei tradicijas ir reikalavo pokyčių, o su amžiumi vakarykščiai mai...
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July 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My most recent interview with the Lithuania broadcasting service on the gender polarisation trends we observe across the world www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...
A must see short documentary on the Korean 4b movement
It tries to go beyond the hype to explore exactly what is behind this growing trend in the country with the lowest and falling birth rates
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCN-...
It tries to go beyond the hype to explore exactly what is behind this growing trend in the country with the lowest and falling birth rates
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCN-...
Resistance through no sex: The 4B movement in South Korea | DW Documentary
YouTube video by DW Documentary
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July 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A must see short documentary on the Korean 4b movement
It tries to go beyond the hype to explore exactly what is behind this growing trend in the country with the lowest and falling birth rates
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCN-...
It tries to go beyond the hype to explore exactly what is behind this growing trend in the country with the lowest and falling birth rates
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCN-...
My most recent interview with @josiecox.bsky.social on why workplaces are failing dads which have negative impact on the unequal division of work at home but also in the labour market, and larger social consequences. www.businessinsider.com/millennial-d...
Millennial dads want to show up more at home. Will the office let them?
Millennial dads spend much more time with their kids than their boomer parents, but they're still struggling to break the breadwinner stereotype.
www.businessinsider.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My most recent interview with @josiecox.bsky.social on why workplaces are failing dads which have negative impact on the unequal division of work at home but also in the labour market, and larger social consequences. www.businessinsider.com/millennial-d...
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"the insights in her book have been described as essential for HR leaders designing people-centric policies"
We're delighted to see HR Magazine name GIWL Director @heejungchung.bsky.social in their ‘Most Influential’ list for this year.
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/two-kin...
We're delighted to see HR Magazine name GIWL Director @heejungchung.bsky.social in their ‘Most Influential’ list for this year.
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/two-kin...
Two King's Business School academics on HR magazine's 'Most Influential' list
Professors Heejung Chung and Kim Hoque are named among the top thought leaders by a key industry title.
www.kcl.ac.uk
July 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
"the insights in her book have been described as essential for HR leaders designing people-centric policies"
We're delighted to see HR Magazine name GIWL Director @heejungchung.bsky.social in their ‘Most Influential’ list for this year.
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/two-kin...
We're delighted to see HR Magazine name GIWL Director @heejungchung.bsky.social in their ‘Most Influential’ list for this year.
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/two-kin...
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If you don’t know how cooked we are. This is where we are at. This pot is boiling, frogs, and we’d better put out the fire and fast. Because that man is not alone in thinking this way. We are all about to be served on platters for oligarchs.
July 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
If you don’t know how cooked we are. This is where we are at. This pot is boiling, frogs, and we’d better put out the fire and fast. Because that man is not alone in thinking this way. We are all about to be served on platters for oligarchs.
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We’ve opened the call for @britishacademy.bsky.social postdoctoral fellowships. We provide three years of funding for early career researchers in the humanities and social sciences to complete a significant piece of publishable research
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/post...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/post...
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July 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We’ve opened the call for @britishacademy.bsky.social postdoctoral fellowships. We provide three years of funding for early career researchers in the humanities and social sciences to complete a significant piece of publishable research
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/post...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/post...
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This is such a great podcast with two of my most favourite people? Speakers? Thinkers? In the world Trevor Noah and John Stewart. Listen. Great bit about DEI around 1h20
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Meet Jon Stewart – One of My Favorite People
Spotify video
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June 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This is such a great podcast with two of my most favourite people? Speakers? Thinkers? In the world Trevor Noah and John Stewart. Listen. Great bit about DEI around 1h20
open.spotify.com/episode/7B3f...
open.spotify.com/episode/7B3f...
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“If you want to maintain our current standard of living and if you want to maintain economic growth, this is something we should take extremely seriously”
GIWL affiliate Dr Alice Evans in @thetimes.com on implications and solutions to the global fertility crisis
➡️ www.thetimes.com/life-style/s...
GIWL affiliate Dr Alice Evans in @thetimes.com on implications and solutions to the global fertility crisis
➡️ www.thetimes.com/life-style/s...
We’re in a ‘global fertility crisis’. Does this woman have a solution?
Countries across the world are fretting about falling birthrates. Now one academic believes she’s discovered the cause – and has a plan to address it
www.thetimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“If you want to maintain our current standard of living and if you want to maintain economic growth, this is something we should take extremely seriously”
GIWL affiliate Dr Alice Evans in @thetimes.com on implications and solutions to the global fertility crisis
➡️ www.thetimes.com/life-style/s...
GIWL affiliate Dr Alice Evans in @thetimes.com on implications and solutions to the global fertility crisis
➡️ www.thetimes.com/life-style/s...
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The @ukdataservice.bsky.social’s Labour Force and Annual Populations User Conference 2025 is now underway, with a packed room of intrigued attendees. The keynote speaker - @heejungchung.bsky.social has been providing fascinating insights into her global research on the impact of remote working.
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The @ukdataservice.bsky.social’s Labour Force and Annual Populations User Conference 2025 is now underway, with a packed room of intrigued attendees. The keynote speaker - @heejungchung.bsky.social has been providing fascinating insights into her global research on the impact of remote working.