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Moneycontrol17-01-2026, 12:27

Delhi Startup Founder Grants Employee Month-Long Paid Leave for Ill Mother: 'No Conditions'

  • Divye Agarwal, co-founder of Bingelabs, granted an employee a month-long paid leave to care for her ailing mother.
  • The employee was offered full pay and no work expectations, despite her initial offer to work evenings.
  • Agarwal noted that while two projects were delayed, the employee's output upon return was exceptional.
  • He believes the improved performance stemmed from the employee feeling genuinely supported and trusted.
  • The company's policy emphasizes building trust, allowing employees to take time off when needed without conditions.

Why It Matters: A Delhi startup's unconditional paid leave for an employee fostered trust and boosted productivity.

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