Round Table China Can mandatory clock out end burnout?
Mar 18, 2025
Discover the bold move by companies to enforce mandatory clock-out policies aimed at combating employee burnout. Hear about innovative practices that prioritize work-life balance while tackling the challenges of a long-working-hour culture. Dive into the health risks associated with working on laptops in bed and the surprising effects on fertility. This engaging discussion highlights the evolving mindset around productivity and well-being in the modern workplace.
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DJI's Overtime Policy
- DJI's HR clears out the Shenzhen office at 9 p.m.
- The Shanghai office shuts off the lights, feeling like a fire drill.
Media's "Six Bans"
- Media, a Chinese appliance manufacturer, implemented "six bans".
- These bans include prohibiting after-work meetings and performative overtime.
Hire's Weekend Policy
- Hire enforces a strict two-day weekend policy.
- Overtime requires one week's advance approval.