Recently, a rumor about the implementation of the "896" work system in CATL exploded on the Internet. This news was like a bombshell, which instantly detonated the social platform. From 996 to 007, and then to today's 896, the living space of migrant workers seems to be constantly compressed. This discussion on work-life balance reflects the many contradictions and dilemmas in today's society.
"Go to work at 8 o'clock in the morning and leave work at 9 o'clock in the evening, 6 days a week", this is the "896" work system that has been in a uproar recently. New energy giant CATL is rumored to have called on employees to implement the system from June 12 for 100 days. Although the company has not yet responded positively to this, the news has caused an uproar online.
"996 is scary enough, and now there's another 896?"
"Isn't the life of a worker a life?"
"Where is this work, it's a chronic suicide!"
The anger and helplessness of netizens rose one after another in the comment area. However, when we calmly examine this phenomenon, we find that the social problems it reflects are far more complex than they seem.
First of all, this system of overtime work is a clear violation of the Labor Code. China's Labor Law clearly stipulates that workers may not work more than 8 hours a day and an average of 44 hours per week. However, in the current grim employment situation, many migrant workers have to choose to "swallow their anger". As the saying circulated on the Internet: "You don't do it, some people do it."
Second, this work system seriously affects the physical and mental health and quality of life of workers. Professor Zhang, a well-known sociologist, pointed out that "long-term overtime work will not only lead to physical health problems, but also affect family relationships, and may even lead to a series of social problems, such as declining fertility rates and an increase in empty nesters."
Moreover, from an economic point of view, this approach can fall into a vicious circle. Economist Dr. Li analyzed: "Excessive labor will lead to a reduction in consumption time and energy, which in turn will affect overall consumer demand. In the long run, a situation of overproduction and insufficient demand may be formed, which will ultimately damage the interests of enterprises themselves. "
It is worth mentioning that in recent years, more and more young people have begun to reflect on the "996" culture and pursue work-life balance. The emergence of phenomena such as "lying flat" and "slow employment" is, to a certain extent, also a kind of rebellion against excessive labor.
Professor Wang, a well-known expert in business management, said: "The true entrepreneurial spirit is not to squeeze every minute of employees, but to achieve a win-win situation by improving efficiency and optimizing management." Only when employees are happy, can the enterprise be evergreen. "
In a sense, the emergence of the 896 work system is a concentrated embodiment of the deep-seated contradictions in the entire society. It is not only about labor-management relations, but also about a series of major issues such as economic development methods and social values.
As one netizen said: "We don't come to work in the world, but to feel and enjoy life." In the pursuit of efficiency and profit at the same time, we must keep the bottom line of human nature and adhere to the people-oriented development concept. Only in this way can we truly achieve a virtuous cycle and sustainable development of society.
So finally, I would like to ask: if your company suddenly implements the 896 system, how will you respond? How do we strike a balance between the pursuit of development and the protection of workers' rights? What do you think about this?