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Firms Offer Employees Longer Breaks and Bonuses for Diwali
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What Happened?
As Diwali approaches, companies are enhancing employee perks with longer breaks, flexible work-from-home options, and special gifts. Extra payouts are also offered for those working during the festival.
Key points
- Companies like Zepto are giving employees an extra day off for Diwali.
- Hitachi India allows employees to choose their festive gifts, with popular options including air fryers and Amazon vouchers.
- Hitachi India's hybrid work policy enables employees to work from home during the festive season.
- NoBroker.com is organizing special festivities for employees in essential roles who must work during Diwali.
- Trev Mobility is offering additional financial incentives for driver-partners working during the festival.
Key insights
- Extended breaks may lead to improved work-life balance for employees.
- Flexibility in work arrangements could encourage more employees to participate in family celebrations.
- Financial incentives for working during holidays may attract more drivers to participate in the gig economy.
Why it matters
These initiatives could enhance employee satisfaction and retention during the festive season.
Source
Times of India
