The Indian firm has dismissed multiple employees as they were “stressed”, based on a survey
The Indian firm has dismissed multiple employees as they were "stressed", based on a survey
YesMadam, a startup offering salon home services, is encountering criticism following the release of an email that implied they terminated employees who expressed feelings of stress in a company survey. This situation has ignited significant online backlash and has prompted discussions regarding the company’s approach to managing workplace stress.
The email stated that the company conducted a survey regarding workplace stress among its employees, subsequently terminating those who acknowledged experiencing stress. This situation has not gone unnoticed by the online community.
The HR team has indicated that the company sought feedback from employees regarding their stress levels in the workplace. However, it appears that those who reported experiencing “significant stress” were subsequently let go. Although the intention may have been to enhance the work environment, this decision led to confusion, and many employees found it rather unusual.
“Dear Team,
Recently, we conducted a survey to understand your feelings about stress at work. Many of you shared your concerns, which we deeply value and respect.
As a company committed to fostering a healthy and supportive work environment, we have carefully considered the feedback. To ensure that no one remains stressed at work, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with employees who indicated significant stress,” says the e-mail.
Social media is alive with diverse reactions, ranging from doubt to amusing memes that mock the idea of a “stress-free” office setting. Although the legitimacy of the email is still in question, it has certainly ignited a conversation about how companies handle stress in the workplace.
“That is the most inhumane way to lay off people. You pretended to care by sending over a ‘Stress Survey’ and basis of the same you chose to fire people. This is unbelievable and insane; it speaks of the toxic work culture and the services you offer. The start-ups that start on the foundation of toxicity die the fastest. If it is true then I hope people boycott your brand both as employees and end customers and if it is a PR stunt then also I hope people do the same because there are better ways to trend,” wrote a user.
“What’s happening at YesMadam? First, you conduct a random survey and then fire us overnight because we’re feeling stressed? And not just me 100 other people have been fired too,” says a fired employee.
