Remember Poonam Pandey’s awareness drive where she announced her own death and later said she was raising awareness about cervical cancer? The “so-called cervical cancer awareness campaign” caused outrage, and there was general consensus that Pandey went too far. Yes, my ladyThe Noida-based salon home service startup that made headlines for “laying off” 100 employees following an internal mental health survey has announced a similar campaign.
A day after the company received criticism on social media for terminating employees who said they were overworked, the company issued a three-page clarification. It said the survey was part of a social media campaign on the topic Stress at work and it didn’t fire anyone on the team.
In a lengthy post on LinkedIn, YesMadam said the campaign, which initially suggested employees were being fired due to stress, was a strategic move to raise awareness of the pervasive problem of workplace stress in India. The country also unveiled its Happy 2 Heal program and India’s first De-Stress Leave policy.
YesMadam clarified that no employee was laid off and apologized for the burden caused and emphasized their commitment Employee well-being.

Read the company’s clarification:

Nobody got fired from YesMadam!
To our YesMadam family and community,
We sincerely apologize for the distress caused by recent social media posts claiming we had laid off employees due to stress. Let’s be clear: we would never dare to take such an inhumane step. Our team is like a family and their commitment, hard work and passion are the foundation of all our successes.
The social media posts were a planned attempt to draw attention to the serious problem of workplace stress. And to everyone who shared angry comments or expressed strong opinions, we say “thank you.” When people speak up, it shows they care – and caring is at the heart of our business.
Were YesMadam employees really fired because of stress?
Absolutely not.
• You were not fired; They were given a break to reset.
• You were not fired; They were encouraged to reduce their stress.
• They were not fired, they were told to rest and recharge.
In today’s hyper-connected world, boundaries between work and home life are disappearing, stress is rife, and productivity often overshadows employee well-being.
At YesMadam, we choose to rewrite the narrative.
It’s time to flip the script: let productivity take a back seat when necessary to prioritize employee well-being. Happy employees build stronger companies, and we are here to lead the way in creating a culture that reflects this belief.
Introducing “Happy 2 Heal”
We are pleased to announce YesMadam’s new corporate program:
Happy 2 Heal. This initiative offers head massages and spa sessions right at work to help employees relax and recharge, just like the YesMadam team.
India’s First Holiday policy for stress relief
We are excited to take it a step further with the launch of the first-ever product in India
Holiday policy for stress relief. As part of this initiative, every YesMadam employee will now enjoy:
• 6 paid vacation days per year to de-stress and take time for their mental health
• Complimentary YesMadam Spa session at home for care
starts with our team.
We firmly believe that the backbone of every great organization is built not on stressed shoulders, but on happy minds.
So let’s make employee well-being the new norm. Let’s create companies that thrive on caring, collaboration and compassion.
Let’s come to you, Corporate & Startup India. Let’s walk this path together.
Kind regards,
Family with more than 300 employees,
Over 4000 partners and strong growth

Poonam Panday’s awareness stunt

Actress Poonam Pandey shocked the nation yesterday by announcing that she had died of cervical cancer at the young age of 32. The news, shared via her official Instagram account, sent shockwaves across social media and dominated headlines.
However, surprisingly, Pandey revealed this morning that the announcement was a staged campaign to raise awareness about cervical cancer. “I am here, alive,” she declared in an Instagram post, emphasizing the devastating impact of the disease and the urgent need for greater awareness and prevention.