Employee Communications Template for Holi:
[Subject: Holi]
Hi all,
Today is Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a vibrant ancient Hindu festival mainly celebrated in India and Nepal. It marks the end of Winter and welcomes the Spring season, symbolic of good triumphing over evil.
Here is a blog post for Holi to help you learn more.
Wishing all those of you who celebrate a bright, colourful and joyful holi!
Best,
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Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a vibrant ancient Hindu festival mainly celebrated in India and Nepal.
It marks the end of Winter and welcomes the Spring season, symbolic of good triumphing over evil.
The festival begins on the night before Holi as bonfires are lit and people gather around while eating traditional foods. The second day of the festival is when people celebrate by gathering in groups and splashing brilliantly colored dyes at each other.
How to Observe Holi in the Workplace:
Allow for Paid Time Off: Accommodate requests off for Holi. An employer should present options to any employee who celebrates the holiday to take time off without losing wages or having to use their vacation time. Paid time off allows your employees to enjoy this festival with their loved ones without having to stress.
Don’t Make Assumptions: People feel different emotions during the holidays, and not everybody who celebrates Holi will do so in the same way. There may be some employees who will take time off or want to have open conversations about the holiday with their colleagues, while others may prefer to stay quiet or may not wish to participate in the festivities.
Well Wishes and Greetings: The theme of Holi marks spreading positivity and warmth amidst each other and this also holds true for work colleagues. An email, greeting card or a note is a perfect way to let your employees know that you recognize this holiday and value their culture.