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 ...

In Silicon Valley, working 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. five days a week is quickly becoming outdated.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 ...