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A Yes Madam employee claimed she and more than 100 co-workers were fired after participating in a mental health investigation.
Yes madam reportedly broke up with her employees because she was feeling stressed at work. (Image: LinkedIn/@yesmadamofficial)
Yes Madam, a Noida-based company that provides home salon services, is facing the wrath of the internet after it allegedly fired over 100 employees over an email. The company first conducted a mental health survey and, after “careful consideration,” terminated employees who were experiencing stress at work.
“What’s going on at Yes Madam? First they do a random survey and then they fire us for one night because we’re stressed? And not just me?” , and 100 others were also fired,” said a Yes Madam employee who was fired via email after undergoing a mental health investigation.
Anushka Dutta, a former UX copywriter at YesMadam, shared a screenshot of an email that an employee received from the company’s human resources manager. It provided an update on the results of the stress survey conducted by the organization.
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The email started on a positive note, stating: “We recently conducted a survey to understand your feelings about stress in the workplace. Many of you shared your concerns, which we deeply value and respect.”
“As a company committed to promoting a healthy and supportive work environment, we have carefully considered the feedback,” the company added.
At first glance, the email seemed to suggest that the company would take steps to promote a healthier work environment. However, what happened next shocked the employees.
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Ashu Arora Jha, human resources manager at Yes Madam, communicated the company’s decision, adding: “To ensure that no one continues to experience stress in the workplace, we are parting ways with employees who have shown significant stress. I have made a difficult decision.”
The company said the decision was “effective immediately,” adding that “affected employees will be provided with further details separately.”
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In response to the viral email, one individual wrote: This is pathetic. They are toying with their employees’ careers. ”
“This is the most inhumane way to fire an employee. You sent in a ‘stress survey’ and the rationale for it, decided to fire people, and pretended you cared. This is unbelievable and insane. It speaks of a toxic work culture and the services you provide. Start-ups that start on a foundation of toxicity die the fastest. If that’s true, you want people to boycott your brand, both as employees and end customers, and if it’s a PR stunt, you want people to do the same because there are better trending ways. I would like you to do so. ” added another.
A third commented: “With such a high-pressure approach, it’s no wonder everyone feels stressed.”
“Firing employees who report stress in a workplace survey is not only counterproductive, it’s the height of irony. Rather than addressing the root causes of stress, this approach It sends a loud and clear message: “It’s not our concern.” A healthy work environment is built on empathy and solutions, rather than silencing voices by excluding those who speak up. This isn’t fostering a collaborative culture, it’s avoiding accountability. Companies have to do better,” shared a fourth opinion.
