Posted By Ken Shafton on August 4, 2025 at 2:38 pm
A Mumbai-based startup, Jobbie, revoked a ₹22 lakh per annum job offer after discovering a candidate’s derogatory comments about religious communities during a background check. Founder Mohammed Ahmed Bhati explained on LinkedIn that despite the candidate’s impressive interview performance and proactive engagement, the company’s values took precedence over talent. The decision has sparked widespread debate online, with some questioning the ethics of evaluating candidates based on social media activity.
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