Chinese tech billionaire Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, after reportedly said that it was” a gift” for employees to be a part of the fierce 996 function culture and that the market was “very likely to lose strength and motivation” without it.  ,
According to Ma, those who enjoyed their labor wouldn’t have an issue with the 996 training in 2019.  ,
In response to reports of numerous overwork-related incidents, public conversation has raged.  ,
The Taiwanese government addressed the issue of “neijuan-style competition” for the first time in its eagerly awaited annual work record, saying” extensive steps” may be taken” to tackle rat race opposition.”  ,
Foreign Premier Li Qiang said on March 5:” We will move more quickly to develop and improve fundamental institutions and rules for this purpose.  ,
Dr. Chen Bo, a senior research fellow at the National University of Singapore’s East Asian Institute, recently told CNA,” The fact that the term was used in the document clearly indicates the Chinese government’s concern over this bad phenomenon.” He added that he was optimistic that more measures will be taken by businesses in the near future.  ,
LEADING BY EXAMPLE
May the tide eventually be turning for stressed Chinese workers? Or are current adjustments only temporary and intended to be a present?  ,
According to experts, the move by major Chinese companies to fight toxic workplace practices is a step in the right direction and” a useful starting point,” but true changes may take time and senior management must continue to be friendly in order for change to really be successful.  ,
Dr. Paul Lim, senior professor of organizational behavior and human resources at Singapore Management University ( SMU), said that although competition is important, excessive competition is bad.
If the Foreign government takes a serious look at the 996 system, next professionals and businesses will notice improvements, according to Dr. Lim.  ,