‘996 Culture:’ Former TikTok Employees Describe ‘Crushing’ China-Style Work Culture By Editor – Sat May 28, 12:46 pm Former TikTok employees are criticizing the Chinese-owned company stating that they experienced an intense culture of overwork, unrealistic productivity expectations, and secrecy surrounding salaries. Among the former workers’ complaints is the company’s enforcement of “996 culture,” a management style common in China in which employees are expected to work from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. six days a week. See the original post: ‘996 Culture:’ Former TikTok Employees Describe ‘Crushing’ China-Style Work Culture