At a time when return-to-office mandates and long working hours dominate corporate conversations, Elite Marque, a Delhi-based PR firm, is making headlines for all the right reasons. Led by RajatGrover, founder and CEO, the company has announced a nine-day Diwali break — a refreshing move that has drawn praise across social media for putting employee well-being ahead of routine productivity.
The announcement, made through a company-wide email, took employees pleasantly by surprise. In his note, Grover encouraged his team to “rest, share late-night laughter with family, and eat lots of sweets,” humorously advising them to “switch off from emails — unless it’s Amazon, Swiggy, or Zomato.” The firm has declared a complete holiday from 18 October to 26 October, 2025, calling it “bonus time” to relax, reconnect and recharge.
The lighthearted yet heartfelt message urged employees to “binge-watch family dramas,” “break personal records of eating kaju katlis,” and “master the art of sleeping till noon.” Grover signed off with, “Till then, spread smiles, burst crackers responsibly, and enjoy every bit of the festive madness — come back two kilos heavier and ten times happier.”
The email quickly gained attention on LinkedIn after an employee shared it, highlighting it as an example of genuine workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being. The announcement was widely appreciated across the organisation, with staff at all levels viewing it as a thoughtful gesture that reinforced the importance of work-life balance.
Elite Marque’s initiative stands out in an era marked by rising burnout and blurred work-life boundaries. By choosing empathy over exhaustion, Grover’s message has struck a chord with professionals yearning for balance and belonging.
