YesMadam Faces Backlash Over Alleged 'Stress Firing' Stunt

Anushka Dutta, a YesMadam employee, clarified that the viral email about her alleged layoff was part of a planned initiative to highlight workplace stress and not an actual firing. YesMadam, an at-home beauty services startup, faced backlash on social media for what was perceived as an insensitive move. The company explained that the email was part of a program to promote employee well-being by offering 'De-Stress Leaves.' Despite the clarification, many criticized the initiative as a poorly executed PR stunt.