Mon Dec 09 18:28:57 UTC 2024: ## YesMadam Faces Backlash After Viral Email Claims Layoffs of Stressed Employees
**NOIDA, INDIA** – At-home beauty services startup YesMadam is facing intense online criticism after a viral email allegedly revealed the company laid off approximately 100 employees who reported high stress levels in an internal survey. A screenshot of the email, purportedly from HR, circulated widely on social media, prompting outrage and sparking a trending topic on Google and X (formerly Twitter).
The email, which has not been independently verified by HT.com, states that following a survey on workplace stress, the company decided to terminate the employment of those who indicated significant stress. The phrasing of the email, which thanks employees for their contributions before announcing their dismissal, has been met with widespread disbelief and anger.
A YesMadam employee shared the email screenshot on LinkedIn, claiming to be among those laid off. The post, which has garnered hundreds of comments, alleges a mass firing of individuals who honestly responded to the company’s own survey.
The authenticity of both the email and the LinkedIn post remains unconfirmed. HT.com has reached out to YesMadam and the employee for comment and will update this report accordingly.
The incident has sparked considerable debate online, with many questioning whether the situation is genuine or a poorly conceived marketing ploy. Several commentators on LinkedIn and X expressed outrage and disbelief at the purported actions of the company.
Google Trends data shows “YesMadam” was a top trending search term in India on Monday, with related searches including “YesMadam layoffs” and “YesMadam company,” indicating significant public interest and concern. The incident follows a previous report of a YesMadam employee being fired for liking a LinkedIn post about toxic workplaces. The company has yet to publicly address the allegations.
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