“Every time I see a company bragging about their office snacks, I wonder why they’re avoiding the real conversation.
Free chai. Bean bags. Nap pods.
Indian companies are spending lakhs on these “”perks”” while employees are quietly struggling with burnout, unfair pay, and zero mental health support.
The numbers tell a different story than the Instagram-worthy office tours:
👉 86% of Indian employees are facing mental health issues right now.
That’s not a small number, that’s almost everyone in your office.
But only 0.1% of Indian companies actually offer counseling or therapy support.
Instead, they install a foosball table, call it “”culture,”” and hope nobody notices the real problems.
Here’s what actually matters to employees:
→ Fair salaries that match inflation and market rates
→ Flexibility to work without burning out
→ Mental health support that’s confidential and accessible
→ Real team bonding conversations, not forced after-hours “”fun activities””
A pizza party costs ₹5,000. Proper mental health benefits and fair compensation require actual commitment.
Guess which budget gets approved faster?
The difference is simple: meaningful engagement helps employees connect and actually enjoy their work. Anti-perks just keep them in the office longer.
If your company has fancy perks but terrible retention, the problem isn’t ungrateful employees. It’s leadership choosing optics over impact.”