https://www.scmp.com/rss/500557/feed Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is author of “Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less.” His next book, “Shorter: How Companies are Redesigning the Workday and Reinventing the Future” will be published in 2020. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The recent debate over working hours at China's tech companies hinges on a question: are long hours truly necessary, or are they simply exploitation? Advocates of the 996 work schedule – 9am to 9pm, six days a week – say it places young professionals on a fast, steep learning curve, allowing them to unlock achievements they would have thought impossible. It shows companies which employees are most passionate about and devoted to their work. It is necessary for companies that want to do... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/3006873/why-companies-should-say-goodbye-996-work-culture-and-hello?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/3006873/why-companies-should-say-goodbye-996-work-culture-and-hello?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Apr 2019 07:00:19 +0000