labor relations

Why China's internet giants are putting an end to the 996 work schedule

And how that might align with the government’s broader goals for national development.

Jul 10 •

"Boss culture", 996, and KPI-driven management in China's tech sector

A viral Alibaba resignation letter gives an inside look at labor relations in China's tech sector.

Jul 3 •

Why layoffs are the new normal in tech

A story of labor relations in America's most innovative industry.

Jun 11 •

The labor foundations of China’s consumer-first internet

How cheap labor and flexible employment practices encourage internet firms to build consumer platforms.

May 29 •

From Fordism to the Platform Economy: The Evolution of Firm Strategies

How firms went from building it all to building nothing at all.

Mar 27 •

The untold story of Twitter’s union drive and how Elon Musk busted it

We were helping organize a union at Twitter when Musk took over the company. Here's what we learned from witnessing his playbook up close.

Feb 10 •

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Clarissa Redwine

DeepSeek part 1: How new labor practices propelled an unknown AI firm to the top

DeepSeek's management structure challenges conventional wisdom about Chinese innovation

Jan 22 •

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