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Chinese milk tea chain's military-style onboarding sparks employee backlash

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A Chinese milk tea chain, Chayanyuese (Modern China Tea Shop), is facing public backlash for its "Cornerstone" onboarding program. Employees have reported strict, military-style training that includes rigid dining rules, phone confiscation, and mandatory dormitory routines. Concerns have been raised about employee autonomy and potential legal risks, especially after one trainee reportedly collapsed during a drill and the company allegedly refused medical coverage. AI

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Chinese milk tea chain's military-style onboarding sparks employee backlash

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    Chinese milk tea chain sparks heated debate over ‘military-style’ onboarding programme

    A Chinese milk tea chain has ignited a debate about workplace culture and employee autonomy after reports of its military-style onboarding training garnered public criticism. Frontline employees at Chayanyuese, also known as Modern China Tea Shop, recently voiced their concerns o…

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