Noida-based on-demand beauty service platform Yes Madam is embroiled in controversies these days. The company is accused of firing 100 employees just because they admitted to being stressed at the workplace. There is huge anger on social media regarding this matter. Calling it an example of ‘toxic work culture’, many people have termed this step inhumane. Come, let us know what is the whole matter.
What is the whole matter?
Yes Madam recently conducted a stress survey among her employees. Did. In this survey, employees were asked about their mental condition. Employees who reported feeling stressed were informed about their termination through email.
The decision was taken to maintain a positive work environment, the company said in an email. Is. Yes Madam’s UX copywriter Anushka Dutta shared the screenshot of this email on social media. they wrote, "We shared our concerns and the company fired us."
What was written in the mail?
Yes Madam’s HR team wrote in the mail- "We conducted a survey to find out stress at the workplace. Keeping your concerns in mind and to ensure a healthy work environment, we have decided to isolate those employees who expressed their stress. This step will come into effect immediately." The biggest thing is that the company’s co-founder Mayank Arya was also included in this mail.
Who is the co-founder Mayank Arya?
Mayank Arya has done Diploma in Nautical Studies from Singapore Polytechnic. In 2016, he founded Yes Madam. The aim of the company is to empower women and bring beauty and wellness services to their homes. Currently Yes Madam is active in more than 50 cities.
What people are saying
Many LinkedIn users strongly criticized the move. One user wrote, "Firing stressed employees is not the solution to their problems." Anushka Dutta wrote, "In Yes Madam, the employees were fired as if they were mere statistics and not human beings." While some people are calling it a PR stunt, others consider it an example of ‘toxic work culture’. However, till now no official statement has come from Yes Madam on this.
