Employees laid off due to work stress? Noida startup YesMadam clarifies

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"No one was fired", YesMadam, a platform offering at-home beauty and spa services, has clarified after it was reported that several employees who flagged work stress were laid off by the Noida-based startup.


Dismissing all social media posts producing such claims, the company assured in a three-page long statement it would never take such an "inhuman step."


"Our team is like family, and their dedication, hard work, and passion are the foundation of all our successes," the statement read.





Yesterday, an internal email from YesMadam sparked controversy online. According to the email, allegedly sent by Ashu Arora Jha, HR Manager at YesMadam, the company recently conducted a survey to understand employees' feelings about stress at work.


Basis the survey result, the company took the "difficult decision to part ways with employees who indicated significant stress."


The screenshot of the email was shared on LinkedIn by Shitiz Dogra, IndiGo's Associate Director of Digital Marketing.


However, according to YesMadam, the social media posts were a "planned effort to highlight the serious issue of workplace stress". The company thanked people for voicing their strong opinions and sharing angry comments.


"When people speak up, it shows they care and care is at the heart of our business," it said.


"The employees weren't fired. Instead, they were given a break to reset; encouraged to release their stress; offered a chance to relax; and urged to rest and recharge," the company claimed.


With this, YesMadam took the lead in introducing India's first de-stress policy offering:


Six de-stress paid leaves annually to take time for mental health and rejuvenation
Complimentary YesMadam spa session at home



Calling corporates to "make employee well-being the new norm", YesMadam urged to create businesses that thrive on "care, collaboration and compassion".


"We firmly believe that the backbone of any great organization is not built on stressed shoulders but on happy minds," it said while signing off.