Gurgaon company offers 1-day leave to employees to recover from India's World Cup heartbreak

A Gurgaon company has granted a day's leave to let employees recover from India's World Cup loss.

In the aftermath of India's heart-breaking defeat in the ODI World Cup final, a Gurgaon-based company is making waves by offering its employees a unique remedy for the national disappointment hours after social media erupted calling today the ‘Mondayest Monday’ ever.

Marketing Moves and Marketing Moves Agency has granted a one-day leave for its workforce to recover from the emotional toll of the cricketing defeat amid scores of sulking fans wishing their offices gave them an off.

Diksha Gupta, a key player in the agency's major World Cup campaigns, took to LinkedIn to share the news. In a post, she reflected on the collective heartbreak of 1.4 billion people as Team India fell short of lifting the coveted World Cup Trophy on the fateful night of November 19, 2023.

Despite the challenging nature of their work during the World Cup, where several projects and countless meetings defined their routine, Gupta said they still had never-ending energy.

“20+ projects, 25+ days, and 90+ meetings look easy when it comes to the World Cup. I did not know where this energy came from but all I can say is that this was the World Cup Cricket Fever. It was tough for me and our team as well to cope with this loss after being entirely engrossed in the World Cup campaigns,” she wrote.

In an unexpected twist, a message from her boss, Chirag Alawadhi and an email rallied by the HR, brought the news of a one-day leave as a gesture of understanding and support in the face of the national disappointment the day after the loss.

“It was a surprise that none of us could believe until the official email arrived. Well, this one-day relaxation is not just a morale booster, it's an opportunity to recover from the loss, regain mental stability, and return to work with renewed energy and spirit,” Gupta shared.

Two photos showed screenshots of the announcement of the day off – one message from the boss on WhatsApp and the email from HR.

Riya Ahuja, the HR professional who shared the news with the employees, emphasized the company's commitment to prioritizing employee well-being tagging Gupta’s post on LinkedIn. She noted that this initiative not only promotes productivity but also fosters a value-driven culture, ensuring a motivated and resilient workforce.

India's sensational, undefeated run at the tournament ended in crushing fashion after the Men in Blue lost by six wickets to now six-time champions Australia.