Bengaluru CEO says his company will not hire men from four North Indian states
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Karthik Shenoy, CEO of Bengaluru‑based A1 Sports World, announced on social media that the firm will no longer recruit male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. The decision followed an internal disagreement and a lengthy discussion, according to Shenoy. The policy has sparked online debate and criticism, raising questions about regional hiring practices and potential discrimination.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express
Sources
- 'Won't Hire Male Candidates From 4 States In North': Bengaluru CEO’s Hiring Policy Excluding Men Triggers Online Debate; Check Out Viral Post — Free Press Journal (center)
- Bengaluru-based entrepreneur says not hiring from four North Indian states, draws flak — The New Indian Express (center)