YesMadam Faces Backlash After Firing Employees Who Reported Workplace Stress

YesMadam, a startup offering salon home services, is facing backlash after an email suggested the company fired employees who admitted to feeling stressed in a workplace survey. This controversy has sparked online criticism and discussions about how the company handles workplace stress.

The email explained that the company conducted a survey to gauge stress levels among employees, and those who reported feeling “significant stress” were let go. While the intention might have been to improve the work environment, the decision confused many employees and seemed unusual.

The email read, “To ensure that no one remains stressed at work, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with employees who indicated significant stress.”

Social media reactions range from disbelief to humor, with some mocking the idea of a “stress-free” office. The authenticity of the email is still debated, but it has sparked a conversation about how companies address stress in the workplace.

One user wrote, “This is the most inhumane way to lay off people. You pretended to care with a ‘Stress Survey’ and then fired people based on it. If it’s true, I hope people boycott your brand.”

A fired employee shared, “What’s happening at YesMadam? You conduct a survey and then fire us because we’re stressed? I’m not the only one—hundreds of people have been let go.”