New Delhi, June 2 -- Indian workplaces are infamous for their anti-employee policies, and social media is frequently dominated by stories of toxic management and burnout. However, a viral Reddit post shared a refreshing new perspective on the power of empathetic leadership at a Bengaluru firm.

After a 10-day break, the employee messaged the "big boss", who is the founder of his company, to announce their return, expecting an immediate mountain of tasks. Instead, the boss insisted they take an extra day off just to decompress and transition back smoothly.

The unexpectedly kind gesture has taken the internet by storm, sparking widespread envy among workers accustomed to relentless hustle culture.

The viral thread is by the Head of Operat...