India, Oct. 11 -- 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.

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."

She then express...