Meesho announces 10-day company-wide break for staff post festive season

The 10-day company-wide work break is the first ever move by an Indian startup to prioritise employee well-being and mental health support, the firm said

Social commerce unicorn Meesho on Wednesday announced a "Rest & Recharge" policy for its employees to catch a break after the hectic upcoming festive season.

Meesho employees, company-wide, will get a break between November 4-14 "to completely unplug from work — to rest and rejuvenate. The 10-day company-wide work break is an industry-first move by an Indian startup to prioritise employee wellbeing and mental health support," the firm said in a statement.

"The pandemic reflected the need to go back to the basics, be understanding and empathetic to each other. This holds true for companies as well. For Meesho, the well-being of