Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Entrepreneur Grants Paid Leave for Employee's Care
A kind boss named Divye Agarwal let one of his workers take a whole month off with pay to look after her sick mom.
He didn't make her work extra hours or anything.
When she came back, she did some of her best work ever.
People on the internet loved this story and said it shows how bosses should really care about their workers.
Some said it makes workers happier and more creative when they know their bosses support them.
Divye Agarwal, co-founder of Bingelabs, granted an employee a month-long paid leave to care for her ailing mother.
The employee initially offered to work evenings and stay available, but Agarwal's team decided to give her unconditional leave.
Two client projects were delayed, but the team managed to rearrange the work.
Upon returning, the employee produced some of the best work of the year.
Social media users praised Agarwal's decision, highlighting its positive impact on employee morale and productivity.
- Who
- Divye Agarwal, co-founder of Bingelabs, and an employee needing to care for her ailing mother
- What
- Granting a month-long paid leave to the employee
- When
- Last year (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- At Bingelabs, the social media growth company
- Why
- To allow the employee to care for her ailing mother without conditions
- Entrepreneur
- Divye Agarwal
- Company
- Bingelabs
- Employee's Situation
- Ailing mother requiring full-time care
- Leave Duration
- One month
- Leave Type
- Paid
- Employee's Response
- Renewed vigor and better work output
- Social Media Reaction
- Plaudits and praise for the decision