Remember the awareness campaign where Poonam Pandey announced her death and then said she was raising awareness about cervical cancer? The so-called cervical cancer awareness campaign sparked outrage and there was a general consensus that Mr Pandey had gone too far. Yes ma’ama Noida-based salon and home services startup that was in the news for “terminating” 100 employees after an internal investigation into mental health, also claims to have run a similar campaign.
The company issued a three-page explanation a day after it came under fire on social media for firing employees for overwork. It said the research was part of a social media campaign addressing issues such as: workplace stress And no one on the team was fired.
In a lengthy post on LinkedIn, Yes Madam initially suggested that employees would be fired due to stress. He said it was a movement. It also announced the ‘Happy 2 Heals’ program and India’s first ‘Stress Relief Vacation’ policy.
Yes Madam clarifies that no employees have been fired and apologizes for the pain caused, employee happiness.
Read the company’s explanation about this.
No one was fired at Yes Madam!
Dear Yes Madam family and community,
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by recent social media posts suggesting that we have terminated employees due to stress. Let me be clear: We would never take such inhumane measures. Our team is like a family and their dedication, hard work and passion are the foundation of all our successes.
The social media post was a designed effort to highlight the serious issue of workplace stress. And to those who shared angry comments or expressed strong opinions, we thank you. When people speak up, it shows they care, and caring is at the heart of our business.
Were Yes Madam employees really fired due to stress?
Absolutely not.
• They were not fired. They were given a break to reset.
• They were not let go. They were encouraged to release stress.
• They were not fired, but encouraged to rest and recharge.
In today’s hyper-connected world, work-life boundaries are disappearing, stress is prevalent, and productivity often overshadows employee happiness.
In Yes Madame, we choose to rewrite the story.
It’s time to flip the script. Defer productivity when necessary to prioritize employee health. Happy employees build stronger businesses, and we’re here to lead the way in building a culture that reflects this belief.
Introducing “Happy 2 Heels”
We are excited to announce YesMadam’s new corporate program.
Happy 2 heels. The initiative, similar to the YesMadam team, offers head massages and spa sessions at the workplace to help employees relax and recharge.
first in india Stress relief vacation policy
We are India’s first
Stress relief vacation policy. Through this initiative, all YesMadam employees will enjoy:
• Get six paid stress-relief holidays a year to give yourself time for your mental health.
• Complimentary YesMadam spa session at home (for care)
It starts with our team.
We firmly believe that the backbone of a great organization is not built on stressed shoulders, but on happy spirits.
Make employee health the new normal. Build a business that thrives on care, collaboration, and compassion.
Greetings Indian companies and startups. Let’s walk this path together.
Sincerely,
families of over 300 employees;
Over 4,000 partners and strong growth
Poonam Panday’s awareness stunt
Yesterday, it was announced that actress Poonam Pandey had passed away at the age of 32 from cervical cancer, shocking the nation. The news shared on her official Instagram account shocked all over social media and dominated the headlines.
But in a surprising turn of events, Mr Pandey revealed this morning that the announcement was a staged campaign to raise awareness about cervical cancer. “I’m here, I’m alive,” she declared in an Instagram post, highlighting the devastating impact of the disease and the urgent need for more awareness and prevention.
