How to break "996"?

With the development of the Internet and technology, more and more companies have begun to implement the "996" work system - working six days a week and nine hours a day. Although this kind of working system can improve the efficiency of enterprises, it also brings huge physical and mental pressure to employees. Therefore, it has become an important task to break the "996" in the current social background.

So how do we break "996"? Here are a few possible difficulties:

1. Driven by corporate interests

The reason why many companies have adopted the "996" work system is mainly due to economic interests. In the face of fierce market competition, capital winter, etc., "996" allows companies to move projects forward faster and reduce costs. Therefore, in the absence of other alternatives, the existence of "996" seems unavoidable.

2. Influence of cultural traditions

There is a cultural tradition in China called the "Three Desperate Men", which recognizes that only those who go above and beyond the call of duty can achieve success and respect. This idea is y rooted in people's hearts and is regarded as a virtue or a good quality. Therefore, the existence of "996" is inextricably linked to this cultural tradition.

3. Lack of legal regulation

Currently, China's labor law stipulates that the maximum daily working hours should not exceed 8 hours and the average weekly working hours should not exceed 44 hours (except for special industries). However, due to the lack of effective monitoring mechanisms and penalties, some enterprises have violated the relevant regulations without being duly punished.

To address the above problems, we can improve the situation in the following aspects:

1. Establish a reasonable incentive and punishment mechanism

The government should establish a sound incentive and punishment mechanism to encourage enterprises to comply with the relevant regulations and ethical standards, and impose strict penalties on those who violate the regulations; at the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the protection of the rights and interests of employees.

2. Promoting new management models

Modern management science has proved that emphasizing employee welfare, paying attention to the quality of life of employees, and providing a good workplace environment can enhance employee satisfaction and performance. Therefore, it is necessary to guide the enterprises to change their concepts and practice them gradually in promoting new management models.

3. Promote correct values

The education system should be strengthened to cultivate correct values among students and incorporate them into the curriculum; at the same time, the media should also advocate positive values and lead the public opinion by popularizing knowledge and publicizing righteous deeds through various channels.

In short, "996" has become a social problem, and the whole society needs to be involved and pay attention to it. "If we can't start with ourselves to change the old way of thinking, it will be difficult to achieve the desired effect of any policy or measure.