The 9-9-6 work schedule isn't just talk anymore. It's happening in very specific places, and it can lead to employee exhaustion and job burnout. Some AI startups are taking the workplace back to the ...
In Silicon Valley, working 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. five days a week is quickly becoming outdated. Instead, employees are working "996," or from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week, to advance their careers. The ...
The 996 workweek equates to working 12-hour days, six days a week, for a total of 72-hours. The practice is rooted in China’s 2010’s tech scene, though the country made it illegal in 2021. Still, some ...