In trending mail sent by a major international organization, staff of the company have been threatened to either adjust to the tedious standards of the organization or be “fired” with immediate effect.
YesMadam, a salon home service start-up, reportedly conducted a survey, asking employees who are stressed to indicate.
Those who indicated they were stressed were then sent an email telling them the company was parting ways with them.
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Read the statement below:
As the email went viral, the company issued a clarification, saying they only gave the employees a break to rest.
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Read the statement, “We sincerely apologize for any distress caused by recent social media posts suggesting we dismissed employees for being stressed.
“Let us be clear: We 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 social media posts were a planned effort to highlight the serious issue of workplace stress. And to those who shared angry comments or voiced strong opinions, we say Thank you,” said the company in a statement it issued on Tuesday.
The statement continues: “Were YesMadam employees really fired for being stressed? Absolutely not. Notifications. They weren’t fired, they were given a break to reset. Further, they weren’t let go; they were encouraged to release their stress.”
In conclusion, the statement reads, “they weren’t laid off; they were offered a chance to relax. They weren’t sacked; they were urged to rest and recharge.”
