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Aug 9, 2026 · Industry Insights

Inside DingTalk’s Overwork Crisis: How Extreme Management Prompted a Rapid Leadership Overhaul

The article chronicles DingTalk’s extreme overtime policies—such as the 9127 schedule, “Wangshou” night‑stay rule, and daily‑package pressure—how they harmed employee health and product metrics, triggered a wave of resignations, and forced Alibaba to replace leadership and roll out sweeping reforms within a week.