Businesses are combining flexible schedules, crowdsourced gifting, and internal operational relief to assist personnel working during the holiday period. Companies like Hitachi India and Zepto have facilitated festive travel through advanced time off and voting-based gifts like air fryers or vouchers. Meanwhile, essential on-site operational workers are receiving unique support, including HR teams covering security and housekeeping shifts at NoBroker.com. Electric vehicle cab service Trev Mobility has also introduced tiered financial incentives to reward drivers remaining on duty.
Key points
Employers are utilizing remote work options to allow team members to travel home without…: Employers are utilizing remote work options to allow team members to travel home without halting ongoing business operations.
Companies are modernizing traditional seasonal benefits by letting employees vote directl…: Companies are modernizing traditional seasonal benefits by letting employees vote directly on desired gifts such as vouchers and appliances.
Operational and field-heavy businesses are deploying financial bonuses to retain essentia…: Operational and field-heavy businesses are deploying financial bonuses to retain essential personnel during busy holiday shifts.
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Stuck at a desk while the rest of the world is busy celebrating may not be the ideal Diwali plan. However, companies are rolling out a range of festive perks to make sure their employees don't miss out on the celebrations.
From longer weekends and work-from-home options to gifts of their choice and office festivities, employers are finding different ways to make the festival special for their workforce.
And for those who have to work while others celebrate, there are extra payouts and special treats to sweeten the deal.
Gifts employees actually want
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"We want our people to enjoy the festive season with their families by giving them a longer weekend to celebrate," Sneha Arora, chief HR officer at the Bengaluru-headquartered firm told ET.
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