NEW ORIENTAL(US:EDU) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-20 03:10Core Viewpoint - The controversy surrounding New Oriental's chairman Yu Minhong's email to employees during his trip to Antarctica has sparked discussions about employee sentiment and company culture [1][4]. Group 1: Employee Communication and Company Culture - Yu Minhong emphasized the tradition of allowing employees to voice their grievances, stating that if employees are dissatisfied, it reflects issues within the company that need to be addressed [1]. - The internal email referenced the resilience of penguins in extreme conditions as a metaphor for the unity and hope of New Oriental employees facing challenges, but many employees expressed a lack of empathy towards this analogy [4]. - A notable observation was made regarding the frequency of personal references in the email, with 17 mentions of "I" and 5 mentions of "Antarctica," while employee work pressures were not addressed [4]. Group 2: Company Initiatives and Employee Benefits - Following the controversy, Yu Minhong announced plans to take around 10 outstanding grassroots employees and 10 excellent members of Dongfang Zhenxuan to Antarctica next winter, supported by the company [1]. - New Oriental plans to establish a dedicated youth exploration center aimed at promoting natural education for children, with potential Antarctic exploration trips for teenagers expected to commence next winter [4]. - As part of the company's 32nd anniversary celebration, a membership card was issued to employees, which offers discounts on Dongfang Zhenxuan products, although some employees perceived the card's value as low due to its requirement for purchases [6].