In recent times, I’ve noticed a growing trend where companies offer leave and free movie tickets to employees for watching big blockbuster films like Vettaiyan now, previously it was Kabali, 2.0, Leo, and so on. It may seem like a fun, employee-friendly gesture on the surface, but it raises a serious question: Are companies truly prioritizing their employees' well-being?

When employees request leaves for personal reasons or emergencies—situations that genuinely require time off—they often face rejection or resistance. This makes me wonder: Is providing a holiday for entertainment really more important than granting leave for someone’s personal or family needs?

While these movie days are promoted as a "perk," they can sometimes feel more like a show-off tactic rather than genuine care for employee welfare. What happens if an employee has a critical family obligation, a health issue, or simply needs time to recharge on that specific day?

The emphasis on providing leave for movies over personal time sends a mixed message about what the company truly values. It’s time to rethink what real employee benefits look like. Employee well-being should be about flexibility, understanding, and trust, not just offering perks that look good on paper.

Companies should focus on creating a culture where employees feel supported in the moments that matter, not just for entertainment.

Let’s aim to build workplaces that value human needs over optics. True employee care isn’t about flashy gestures—it's about prioritizing people when it really counts.