Launch of UNhappy leaves' if you are not happy don't come to work:
UNhappy leaves' if you are not happy don't come to work: " A Chinese retail company, Pang Dong Lai, is making headlines with its bold new policy: “unhappy leave.” Employees can now take up to 10 days off per year simply because they’re not feeling happy—no explanation needed. Founder Yu Donglai emphasized, “Everyone has moments of unhappiness. If you’re not happy, don’t come to work.” Managers are not allowed to deny these requests, setting it apart from typical “mental health days.” The company already offers standout benefits: 7-hour workdays, weekends off, up to 40 days of annual leave, and high pay (even janitors can earn up to $70K/year). While many hail this as a breakthrough in workplace wellbeing—especially compared to China’s grueling “996” work culture—others question how sustainable it is if too many employees claim “unhappy leave” at once ." (Yu, as cited in CNN, 2024) Review: Unhappy Leave Policy of Pang Dong Lai. According to my point of view with th...