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Toxic positivity in action
It was toxic internet point grabbing in action - https://indianstartupnews.com/news/yes-madam-clarifies-on-firing-over-100-employees-for-being-stressed-says-no-one-was-fired-it-was-an-awareness-initiative-8416411
Their explanation sounds like ad hoc BS.
Yeah, but the original message sounded even more like BS. Like surely no one would think its a good idea to post on social media that you are firing your stressed employees to make a 'supportive' workplace. That makes no sense. So yeah, the explanation is bad - but I don't think its untrue. It's just that the original post was a bad idea.
It's it actually toxic if you really do benefit from it?
You don't benefit from it. Having been in a place where positivity is a focus, it's just ignoring any problems or criticism that can't be addressed with a work harder attitude. It forces out anyone not drinking the Kool aid, and those tend to be better employees.
I fail to see how getting fired because you said your work environment was stressful is a benefit. Losing your income is a significant stressor.
Or even not getting fired, but seeing your coworkers being fired for that. Sure whole departments are going to be stressed now.
Yes, because humans are messy.