DingTalk Tightens Workplace Rules: New CEO Cracks Down on Social Media Usage During Work Hours
2025-04-03 / Read about 0 minute
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Upon DingTalk founder Wu Zhao's return to the helm as CEO, the company has instituted stringent measures to enforce attendance and workplace discipline. Employees are now mandated to commence work at 9 AM, promptly transition into work mode post-1:15 PM, and are strictly prohibited from accessing social media during work hours. Additionally, the company emphasizes a stronger alignment between product development and user realities, with technical staff expected to actively code and acquire Python skills. DingTalk further advocates for a reduction in purely managerial roles, encouraging employees to actively use and promote their own products. Wu Zhao's reinstatement is viewed as a strategic shift by Alibaba, aimed at revitalizing the company's entrepreneurial spirit from its early days and fostering innovation in product offerings and user experience. Currently, DingTalk is experimenting with an "AI capability tiered opening" mechanism, potentially offering small to medium-sized ISVs a low-barrier entry into its ecosystem.