YesMadam Layoffs: Noida-based startup YesMadam, known for its at-home beauty services, is facing backlash following allegations of mass layoffs connected to an internal stress survey. A viral email and a social media post from one of the reportedly terminated employees have sparked widespread discussions on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit.
In the post, the employee claims that over 100 workers were abruptly dismissed after participating in a company survey on stress levels. The employee, who says they were among those let go, expressed disbelief and disappointment, questioning the company’s actions.
A screenshot of an alleged HR email reads: “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.”
The email continues: “To ensure that no one remains stressed at work, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with employees who indicated significant stress. This decision is effective immediately, and impacted employees will receive further details separately.”
Anushka Dutta, the affected employee, criticized the decision on LinkedIn, stating, “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.”
Dutta’s post, along with a screenshot of the alleged termination email, quickly went viral, accumulating over 500 comments.
LiveMint has reached out to YesMadam for a statement, but the company has yet to issue an official response to the allegations.
The company has been endorsed by Bollywood celebrities like Shraddha Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, and Gauhar Khan.
Social Media Reactions: The decision has sparked outrage online, with many users criticizing the company’s approach as both insensitive and counterproductive. Some argued that firing employees for expressing stress undermines the very concept of workplace well-being, which the company claims to prioritize.
One user commented, “A very cheap PR marketing tactic to get limelight. If it is, then shame on the company.” Another added, “This is one of the most bizarre firing incidents I’ve come across in over a decade (if it’s not a marketing gimmick). Shame on the management for taking such a decision.”`