Big News About Office Chairs
The major “big news” about office chairs mainly includes ByteDance's office chair replacement incident and the indecent incident at the “Famous Teacher Studio”.
ByteDance's Office Chair Replacement Incident: ByteDance plans to gradually replace office chairs in various domestic work areas (such as core office buildings like Fangheng and Dazhongsi in Beijing, and Xinjiangwan in Shanghai) from August 2024 to the second quarter of 2027. This replacement involves substituting the American brand Humanscale's World (commonly known as the “ByteDance Chair”), which has a retail price of up to 8,200 yuan per chair, with the domestically produced new brand Qingxian S1, priced at 2,500 yuan. This change has sparked widespread discussion across the internet. Employee evaluations of the replaced chairs are polarized. Some employees are satisfied with the original chairs, considering them highly comfortable, while others are looking forward to the new chairs, believing they offer better cost-effectiveness. ByteDance's official reason for the chair replacement is that many employees have reported discomfort issues with the original chairs, such as the backrest “not being able to lock”, which affects work efficiency and experience. This chair replacement incident not only reflects the company's emphasis on the employees' work environment but also triggers in-depth discussions on topics such as office chair selection, cost-effectiveness, and employee benefits.
Indecent Incident at the “Famous Teacher Studio”: A 7-minute and 25-second video has been widely circulated online, showing a middle-aged couple engaging in indecent behavior on chairs in the “Famous Teacher Studio”. The entire process was captured by indoor surveillance equipment. The incident occurred from 08:36:03 to 08:43:28 on the morning of October 15th, which was a Sunday. The “Famous Teacher Studio” is equipped with tables, chairs, and audio equipment, with multiple plaques hanging on the walls, clearly indicating that it is a public place rather than a private space. The incident quickly drew widespread attention and heated discussions from netizens, with many speculating about the identities of the two individuals and the reasons behind the incident. This incident not only severely damaged the images of those involved but also triggered profound reflections from the public on issues such as behavior norms in public places, moral ethics, and privacy protection.
