Indian company offers employees nine-day 'Reset and Recharge' break

Meesho, a prominent e-commerce platform in India, has introduced a company-wide initiative offering employees a "Reset and Recharge" break from October 26 to November 3.

This initiative grants staff nine days of paid leave following the success of their recent Mega Blockbuster Sale.

The announcement, made on LinkedIn, encourages employees to completely disconnect from work during this period.

Meesho has urged its staff to refrain from engaging in any work-related activities, including using laptops, checking emails, or participating in virtual meetings.

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The company stated, “We’re heading into our 4th consecutive company-wide 'Reset and Recharge' break. After the efforts put into this year and our successful Mega Blockbuster Sale, it’s time to fully unplug and focus on ourselves.”

The objective of this initiative is to allow employees to recharge both mentally and physically, enabling them to return refreshed and ready for the challenges ahead. Meesho’s message continued, "No laptops, Slack messages, emails, meetings, or stand-up calls, nothing work-related for 9 days!"

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With this innovative leave policy, Meesho aims to promote a healthier work-life balance and reinforce its commitment to employee well-being.