This chapter explores the changing attitudes towards annual company parties among young people, focusing on their desire for authenticity, individual preferences, and a more inclusive work culture. It discusses how younger generations prioritize experiences over traditional formalities and are becoming more vocal on social media about their job dissatisfaction and reluctance to participate in performances and lengthy speeches from bosses.
Get ready for a discussion about corporate China's most beloved - and sometimes dreaded tradition, 年会 or annual company parties! Let's loosen our ties, roll up our sleeves, and explore whether these annual parties will continue to 'rock on' in the corporate world, or if it's time to remix the playlist for the future of workplace festivities. / The charm of street names (19:49). On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill