“Finding a decent job in big techs is a dream shared by young aspirants from elite universities,” Jenny Chan, an associate professor of sociology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, told BI. But succeeding in China’s tough tech industry requires full devotion of time and effort, which blurs the boundaries between work and home, sheContinue reading “Jenny Chan interviewed for Business Insider, “Chinese Millennials and Gen Zers Have Had Enough of Work, So They’re Embracing ‘Naked Resignations’” (6 July 2024)”
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Jenny Chan interviewed on Chinese tech staff, labor and management (24 June 2024, The Financial Times)
Jenny Chan, associate professor of sociology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, added that tech companies were “looking for young, unmarried talents who have time flexibility in megacities, while letting go of the older and ‘less competitive’ ones”. “Conflicts between work and household are acute for those with families,” she said. Interviewed by Ryan McMorrow andContinue reading “Jenny Chan interviewed on Chinese tech staff, labor and management (24 June 2024, The Financial Times)”
Statement of Solidarity with Palestine
May 2024 “As sociologists who believe in the importance of social movements and collective action for a better world, we express our solidarity with activists, scholars, and all others worldwide who refuse to be silent about the ongoing human tragedy. We join their call for an immediate and lasting sustainable ceasefire. We believe that onlyContinue reading “Statement of Solidarity with Palestine”
