Delhi firm gives 9-day Diwali break to all employees: ‘Switch off from email, master art of sleeping’

Updated on: Oct 11, 2025 01:55 pm IST Employees at a Delhi firm, from seniors to interns, were surprised to receive a special Diwali gift: leave for nine days. In a time when strict return-to-office mandates and corporate burnout dominate headlines, one company’s new standard for workplace empathy has won the hearts of its employees. The founder and CEO of a Delhi-based PR firm sent a company-wide email informing everyone about a nine-day-long break for Diwali. Rajat Grover, founder and CEO of a Delhi-based firm, gave his employees a nine-day break for Diwali. (LinkedIn/Rajat Grover) Expressing happiness at receiving this unexpected gift, an employee of Elite Marque wrote on LinkedIn, “People talk a lot about the workplace and work culture. A genuine workplace culture is characterised by an employer who consistently places the needs and well-being of their employees at the forefront, recognising that a thriving workforce is the foundation for organisational success and innovation.” Also Read: Tech CEO hires college student after 5-minute chat: ‘She’s willing to work as an animal’ She then expressed how the firm gave employees time off to celebrate the festival with their families. The employee further expressed appreciation for the firm’s founder and CEO
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