Bengaluru CEO says no male hires from UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP; cites alleged harassment by former employee
A Bengaluru-based entrepreneur’s post saying his company would not hire male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh has triggered a debate online over workplace hiring, regional bias and individual accountability.
A Bengaluru-based entrepreneur, Karthik SG, CEO of A1 Sports World, has sparked controversy by announcing that his company will not hire male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. The decision was made after a lengthy discussion and quarrel, following the firing of an employee from one of these states due to allegations of abusive behaviour towards female employees.
Karthik stated that the policy was implemented due to safety concerns for female employees and young workers, as the company employs 32 people, including 14 women, and 20 come from states outside South India. The CEO defended the decision, asserting that employees should be hired based on competence and individual conduct rather than their state of origin.
The move has received mixed reactions, with some users condemning it as "bigoted" and others supporting it, calling for more men to take a similar stance.
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