In a shocking turn of events, Malaysian dessert business owner Khalieda took swift and decisive action upon discovering that 12 of her employees had created a secret WhatsApp group to discuss their dissatisfaction with her and talk behind her back.
The fallout resulted in the termination of the implicated staff and a police report filed by Khalieda.
According to details shared by The Rakyat Post, Khalieda revealed the ordeal through a heartfelt Facebook video.
In the video, she disclosed that she accidentally stumbled upon the clandestine chat where her employees were actively ridiculing her and expressing their grievances.
World of Buzz further reported the incident, sharing a screenshot of the group chat, reportedly disclosed in a now-expired Instagram story by Khalieda.
The content revealed discussions among the employees about leaving the company after receiving their paychecks, indicating a deeper level of dissatisfaction.
One screenshot reportedly showed an employee claiming to have left the chat but being “pulled” back into it. The worker defended themselves, stating, “But I have not spoken anything ill about you since then.”
Responding to this betrayal, Khalieda, visibly heartbroken and disappointed, demanded resignation letters from the implicated staff within a 24-hour timeframe. In addition to this, she openly questioned the reasons behind their actions.
Wishing the best for her former employees, Khalieda expressed a desire for them to find better employment with more suitable co-workers at their next workplace. This unusual request hinted at a mix of disappointment and goodwill, showcasing a complex emotional response to the incident.
In a posted Instagram story, Khalieda shared a picture with the implicated staff members, accompanied by poignant questions: “Did I do something wrong? Why did they betray me?”
Despite expressing sadness over the turn of events, Khalieda apologized to her staff for failing to be a leader with whom they could work easily. However, she took a firm stance by filing a police report regarding the incident, as announced in a Facebook post on November 24th.