Lauren Tickner, CEO of a British marketing company, denied an employee’s request for a two-day leave for their wedding, citing two critical projects and the employee's failure to train a replacement after already taking 2.5 weeks off.
Tickner shared her reasoning on Threads, stating the company’s "Flexible Time Off" policy allows employees to take leave without approval but stressed the need for preparation.
Her post sparked debate, with critics questioning the fairness of the policy and pointing out contradictions. Some accused Tickner of “rage-baiting” to provoke reactions and increase engagement.