
maria shaikh
18 Jul 2025
Mumbai-based founder Vedika Bhaia addressed employee turnover by firing underperformers, leading to improved retention. She fostered a positive environment by establishing a physical office to boost team energy. Proactive pay hikes, random treats, and public appreciation became the norm. Bhaia prioritized quick decisions, high standards, and hiring passionate individuals, resulting in improved morale and performance.
When Vedika Bhaia, a Mumbai-based founder, noticed a worrying pattern of employees quitting every month, she was stumped. Her agency offered everything young professionals typically dream of — solid salaries, remote flexibility, and team perks. Yet, people kept walking out the door. That’s when she had a hard realisation: The problem wasn’t the ones who left. It was the ones who stayed.