From 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week: The rise of '996' work culture in French start-ups
- Posted on March 11, 2026
- By Le Monde
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From 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week: The rise of '996' work culture in French start-ups

Driven by the race for artificial intelligence, some French start-ups now value total employee commitment and constant availability as key conditions for success.