Urban Company's nine-year celebration video advocates dignity and respect for all jobs

Urban Company is celebrating its ninth anniversary in India, establishing itself as a leader in the nationwide home services industry. Over the past nine years, the company has undergone a journey characterised by innovation, and is delivering services to millions of customers at their doorsteps.

Showcasing the same, Urban Company has released a video narrating the story of a service partner engaging in a heartwarming conversation with a young boy during a bathroom cleaning service. The video in a very subtle way conveys a crucial message – that all work deserves dignity and respect.

Commenting on the milestone, Tarun Menon, director – brand, Urban Company said, "As we complete nine years of a transformative journey in India, we proudly uphold our brand promise – a commitment to provide unparalleled service excellence to our customers, while ensuring respect and dignity amongst our skilled service partners. ​​Through this thought-provoking ad, conceptualised and created by the team at Talented Agency and Superfly Films, we have attempted to underline the importance of skilling, and that everyone should be respected for their work, irrespective of the job they undertake.”

Sai Karthik, strategy at Talented said “Our research revealed that homeowners are caretakers first and homeowners next. They are fiercely protective of the status quo in their personal space, and rightfully so! However, apprehensions are heightened in the context of services perceived to be 'blue collar' being delivered at home - even when essayed by professionals. The brand needed to address these apprehensions strategically and more purposefully. This idea was to demonstrate that UC professionals bring their best selves to every home; through their skill and deep training, and the inherent pride they feel towards it.  Through multiple drafts, the team at Talented, along with our creative consultant Shivani Gairola and our research consultants Hengam Riba, Palash Harle, and Balram Vishwakarma, told this story with the sensitivity it deserves.”

Kopal Naithani, founder and director, Superfly Films said, "The film is a brilliant narrative about the dignity of labour in our society. It raises a fundamental question about what is ‘respectable’ work, and reinforces the idea that anything worth doing is worth doing well. It also makes us look at how education can play an important role in shaping future generations."