{"id":1301361,"date":"2025-10-15T08:09:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T02:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1301361"},"modified":"2025-10-15T08:10:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T02:40:13","slug":"delhi-ceo-gives-9-day-diwali-leaves-orders-everyone-to-stop-checking-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/delhi-ceo-gives-9-day-diwali-leaves-orders-everyone-to-stop-checking-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi CEO Gives 9 Day Diwali Leaves; Orders Everyone To Stop Checking Emails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At a time when long work hours and strict return-to-office mandates dominate corporate headlines, a Delhi-based PR firm has shown what true workplace empathy looks like. Elite Marque, led by founder and CEO <strong>Rajat Grover<\/strong>, recently announced a <strong>nine-day-long Diwali break<\/strong> for all employees \u2014 a gesture that quickly went viral for its warmth and thoughtfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-25-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-1024x576-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Delhi CEO Gives 9 Day Diwali Leaves; Orders Everyone To Stop Checking Emails\" class=\"wp-image-1301373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-25-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-1024x576-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-25-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-1024x576-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-25-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-1024x576-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Festival Gift That Sparked Joy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a surprise company-wide email, Grover informed employees that the office would remain closed for nine days during Diwali. His note encouraged everyone to disconnect from work completely \u2014 avoid checking official emails, rest well, enjoy time with family, and of course, indulge in sweets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message, written with humor and warmth, struck a chord across corporate India. It served as a refreshing contrast to the rigid return-to-office policies seen across several large organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employees Share Gratitude<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One Elite Marque employee shared her happiness on LinkedIn, calling it a rare example of <strong>\u201cgenuine workplace culture.\u201d<\/strong> She wrote, \u201cA real workplace culture is where an employer consistently puts employee well-being first, recognising that a thriving workforce is the foundation for innovation and success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She further expressed appreciation for Grover\u2019s leadership, calling it a \u201ctrue privilege\u201d to work in an organization that values people as much as performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting an Example for Corporate India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A company spokesperson told <strong>HT.com<\/strong> that even the HR team was pleasantly surprised by the announcement, underscoring that the gesture was unplanned but deeply appreciated. \u201cEvery employee, from new joinees to senior leaders, received it as a delightful gift \u2014 a reminder of what a truly employee-first culture looks like,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an age where burnout and stress dominate workplace conversations, Elite Marque\u2019s thoughtful move highlights a growing shift toward <strong>human-centered leadership<\/strong> \u2014 where productivity and empathy go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a time when long work hours and strict return-to-office mandates dominate corporate headlines, a Delhi-based PR firm has shown what true workplace empathy looks like. 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