Feeling hen-pecked? Chinese company allows staff to wear masks at work to help them deal with stress<br /> <br /> A company in Hangzhou, eastern China, has allowed its staff to wear masks at work to help them feel more confident while dealing with demanding bosses.<br /> <br /> Employees were seen donning various kinds of headgears, which ranged from a Venetian mask to a quirky hen-shaped mask, on the company's 'De-stress Day' last week.<br /> <br /> Managers of the firm hope the novel idea can help staff feel more relaxed at work, especially when they are required to present ideas in front of colleagues and supervisors<br /> <br /> The unusual scene was captured on September 23 in Songcheng Performance Development Company, which operates a large movie theme park in Zhejiang province.<br /> <br /> All staff were allowed to wear headdresses of their choices when they worked at desk and attended meetings.<br /> <br /> It is thought masks can conceal employees' emotion, thus make them feel more comfortable while speaking up in front of colleagues and supervisors.<br /> <br /> In addition, for junior employees, they were more likely to share opinions because they wouldn't recognise their bosses.<br /> <br /> A manager of the company confirm the thought. <br /> <br /> The unnamed manage told Chinese media that meetings were much more constructive on that day as employees appeared to be more outspoken behind masks. <br /> A pillow fight was also organised during the lunch hour to help staff reduce stress.<br /> <br /> <br /> The event organiser said: 'Through this activity, our employees could hopefully restore the balance between work and leisure.<br /> <br /> 'This can also help them reduce pressure at work.'<br /> The online community in China seemed to have divided opinion on the event.<br /> <br /> One Weibo user said: 'Why doesn't the company just give their employees another day off instead?'<br /> <br /> While another online user commented: 'It is quite good to hide their faces. <br /> <br /> 'The leaders do not have to show any emotions when they have meetings. They can just have a poker face.' <br /> ©Exclusivepix Media
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