In the world of corporate absurdities, Indian company YesMadam has set a new standard for managing workplace stress. How? Simple – they eliminated stress… by eliminating the stressed employees.
This decision followed an internal survey in which employees were asked to rate their well-being. The results were clear: some people were stressed. And the company, eager to create a "supportive and engaged" environment, decided to fire… over 100 of the most stressed individuals. The logic? "No stress if there are no stressed employees."
As explained by manager Ashu Arora Jha, the idea was straightforward: first, you ask people if they’re stressed, then you tell them not to come back to the office. All, of course, in the name of “improving the atmosphere.”
The company’s creative approach to stress management has caught the attention of media and internet users worldwide. Ironically, forums were flooded with comments like:
"This is like putting out a fire by burning down the whole building."
"I’m waiting for the company to fight unemployment by rehiring the stressed… on new terms."
It’s worth noting that employees were informed of their dismissal in the only proper, 21st-century fashion: via an email from the HR department. One former employee shared their thoughts: “I really was stressed. Now that I don’t have a job, I feel fantastic. Thanks, YesMadam!”
The move has sparked discussions about whether YesMadam might be onto something revolutionary or simply a masterclass in corporate overreach. Some speculate that this bold decision might inspire other companies to adopt similar “solutions.” Others wonder what will happen if the remaining employees begin to feel the strain of covering for their fired colleagues.
One insider joked, “If the next survey reveals stress among managers, will they fire themselves? At this rate, the office will soon be the most peaceful place ever – because it’ll be empty!”
For now, YesMadam seems committed to its innovative approach. But as the company learns to navigate the fine line between reducing stress and increasing absurdity, it remains to be seen whether this strategy will improve workplace morale or end up as a cautionary tale in HR manuals worldwide.
In the meantime, one thing is clear: YesMadam has certainly given the phrase "stress-free work environment" a whole new meaning.
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