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India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Startup owner cancels Rs 22 lakh job offer due to candidate's religious comment on social media, says candidate is...
In a shocking turn of events that has taken the internet by storm, Mohammed Ahmed Bhati, an Indian startup founder of recruitment platform Jobbie, revoked a Rs 22 lakh-per-annum job offer to a candidate despite their impressive performance. As per media reports, Bhati rejected the candidate after finding a derogatory LinkedIn comments about religious communities during a routine background check. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent case. Why Ahmed Bhati rejected the candidate? 'No matter how talented someone is, respect and basic decency matter to us more. Talent gets you in the door, but values decide if you stay,' Bhati wrote in a widely circulated post, as reported by LiveMint. 'We were ready to extend an offer above our budget. But during the final background check, we found public posts that included remarks which could hurt religious sentiments. That's not a value we are willing to compromise on,' Bhati explained. Bhati said the candidate applied after coming across Jobbie's viral Reddit post detailing the company's 450 interviews for over 12,000 applicants. What set the individual apart was not only their technical skills but also their proactive approach—they built their resume using Jobbie's tools and even recommended improvements to the platform. What does the rejection note says? Bhati posted the rejection note which said, 'We came across some recent public posts on LinkedIn that included comments from you which will deeply hurt the religious sentiments of certain communities'. Social media users share reaction 'Revoking an offer letter for a professional position based on someone's social media activity goes out to show how this cancel culture can actually affect organisation when wrong people get in leadership position. And posting it here isn't virtue signalling either. It simply shows how immature and insecure you are as a leader. Good luck finding good candidates', an user shared his reaction to the whole scenario.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Talent gets you in the door. Values decides if you stay': When a startup founder rejected candidate for derogatory comments
Mohammed Ahmed Bhati , founder of Indian recruitment platform Jobbie, has stirred a heated online debate after revoking a Rs 22 lakh per annum job offer to a candidate over derogatory remarks made on LinkedIn that allegedly targeted religious communities. Despite the candidate acing interviews and suggesting meaningful improvements to Jobbie's platform, a final background check revealed public comments that Bhati described as 'deeply disrespectful.' He decided to cancel the offer, citing the company's core values of respect and inclusivity. 'No matter how talented someone is, respect and basic decency matter to us more,' Bhati posted on LinkedIn. 'Talent gets you in the door, but values decide if you stay.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo The candidate had applied after Jobbie's viral Reddit post about conducting 450 interviews for over 12,000 applicants, and even created a customized resume using the platform to stand out. Bhati acknowledged that the team was so impressed, they were ready to offer above-budget compensation. However, that changed once the background check surfaced recent online posts deemed offensive. Bhati shared screenshots of both the offer letter and the rejection note, which stated: 'We came across some recent public posts on LinkedIn that included comments from you which will deeply hurt the religious sentiments of certain communities.' Live Events The post quickly polarized social media, with some praising Bhati's stand on ethical hiring , while others accused him of promoting 'cancel culture.' Critics said the decision prioritizes political correctness over merit. One user wrote: "You're trying to assert your power, acting like, 'I built this platform, so I decide who gets hired based on whether they align with my beliefs or not.' But I'm sure if someone from another religion did the same against yours, you wouldn't stay silent, you'd be the first to call it out." Another commented: "I heard this reason of cancelling the offer letter for the first time." Supporters, however, stood by Bhati. "It would have been difficult to let the candidate go after finding the perfect fit," said one. Another added: "Good Decision but I hope this cancellation of the offer should be on derogatory comments on any communities or religion and not a specific community. Being an Indian citizen we should treat every religion equally."
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
Startup founder revokes ₹22 lakh job offer over candidate's religious remarks, sparks debate
An Indian startup founder has ignited an online debate after he revoked a lucrative job offer worth ₹ 22 lakh per annum over a candidate's alleged derogatory comments targeting religious communities on LinkedIn. Mohammed Ahmed Bhati, founder of recruitment platform Jobbie, shared on the professional networking site that while the candidate had aced the interview process and even went the extra mile to suggest improvements to the company's platform, the offer was withdrawn following a routine background check that revealed 'deeply disrespectful' public remarks. 'No matter how talented someone is, respect and basic decency matter to us more. Talent gets you in the door, but values decide if you stay,' Bhati wrote in a widely circulated post. According to Bhati, the candidate had applied for the job after seeing Jobbie's viral Reddit post about conducting 450 interviews for over 12,000 applicants. The individual stood out not just for their skills but also for their proactive attitude, including building their resume using Jobbie's tools and suggesting platform tweaks. However, just before onboarding, the startup reportedly discovered the candidate had made recent comments on LinkedIn that could be construed as offensive to religious groups. 'We were ready to extend an offer above our budget. But during the final background check, we found public posts that included remarks which could hurt religious sentiments. That's not a value we are willing to compromise on,' Bhati explained. The decision has triggered a sharp divide online. While some praised Bhati for prioritising values over pure technical competence, others questioned whether rescinding a job offer over social media comments is justified. Critics labelled the move an example of 'cancel culture in hiring', arguing that companies should focus on performance, not personal opinions. A user wrote, "Revoking an offer letter for a professional position based on someone's social media activity goes out to show how this cancel culture can actually affect organisation when wrong people get in leadership position. And posting it here isn't virtue signalling either. It simply shows how immature and insecure you are as a leader. Good luck finding good candidates." Another user commented, "You're trying to assert your power, acting like, 'I built this platform, so I decide who gets hired based on whether they align with my beliefs or not.' But I'm sure if someone from another religion did the same against yours, you wouldn't stay silent, you'd be the first to call it out." "Only a fresher can understand what was the importance of this position. There is so much to do and learn, education makes a human being grounded, teaches gratitude and keeps him humble. But now I know why the cultural round is important," the third user wrote. Supporters, however, applauded the stand, highlighting the importance of workplace ethics, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity. "Everyone with a hate comment, I have a question.I mean, would you be comfortable working with/under a racist/casteist or even a sexist? I know I would not. Qualifications should not be the only parameter to assess an employee. Companies generally have zero tolerance policy against the same. It's better to reject candidates before they are hired and cause severe social and emotional damage to others," a user wrote. "Great decision, I would say," another user wrote.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Startup founder revokes ₹22 lakh job offer over candidate's religious remarks, sparks debate
An Indian startup founder has ignited an online debate after he revoked a lucrative job offer worth ₹ 22 lakh per annum over a candidate's alleged derogatory comments targeting religious communities on LinkedIn. Mohammed Ahmed Bhati, founder of recruitment platform Jobbie, shared on the professional networking site that while the candidate had aced the interview process and even went the extra mile to suggest improvements to the company's platform, the offer was withdrawn following a routine background check that revealed 'deeply disrespectful' public remarks. 'No matter how talented someone is, respect and basic decency matter to us more. Talent gets you in the door, but values decide if you stay,' Bhati wrote in a widely circulated post. According to Bhati, the candidate had applied for the job after seeing Jobbie's viral Reddit post about conducting 450 interviews for over 12,000 applicants. The individual stood out not just for their skills but also for their proactive attitude, including building their resume using Jobbie's tools and suggesting platform tweaks. However, just before onboarding, the startup reportedly discovered the candidate had made recent comments on LinkedIn that could be construed as offensive to religious groups. 'We were ready to extend an offer above our budget. But during the final background check, we found public posts that included remarks which could hurt religious sentiments. That's not a value we are willing to compromise on,' Bhati explained. The decision has triggered a sharp divide online. While some praised Bhati for prioritising values over pure technical competence, others questioned whether rescinding a job offer over social media comments is justified. Critics labelled the move an example of 'cancel culture in hiring', arguing that companies should focus on performance, not personal opinions. A user wrote, "Revoking an offer letter for a professional position based on someone's social media activity goes out to show how this cancel culture can actually affect organisation when wrong people get in leadership position. And posting it here isn't virtue signalling either. It simply shows how immature and insecure you are as a leader. Good luck finding good candidates." Another user commented, "You're trying to assert your power, acting like, 'I built this platform, so I decide who gets hired based on whether they align with my beliefs or not.' But I'm sure if someone from another religion did the same against yours, you wouldn't stay silent, you'd be the first to call it out." "Only a fresher can understand what was the importance of this position. There is so much to do and learn, education makes a human being grounded, teaches gratitude and keeps him humble. But now I know why the cultural round is important," the third user wrote. Supporters, however, applauded the stand, highlighting the importance of workplace ethics, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity. "Everyone with a hate comment, I have a question.I mean, would you be comfortable working with/under a racist/casteist or even a sexist? I know I would not. Qualifications should not be the only parameter to assess an employee. Companies generally have zero tolerance policy against the same. It's better to reject candidates before they are hired and cause severe social and emotional damage to others," a user wrote. "Great decision, I would say," another user wrote. Bhati also posted screenshots of both the offer letter and the rejection note, which clearly stated the reason for the withdrawal. 'We came across some recent public posts on LinkedIn that included comments from you which will deeply hurt the religious sentiments of certain communities,' the rejection letter read.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Indian Startup Founder Revokes Rs 22 Lakh Job Offer After Candidate's "Derogatory" Religious Remarks
An Indian startup founder recently sparked controversy online after cancelling a Rs 22 lakh per annum job offer to a promising candidate. Despite the candidate impressing the team with their skills and initiative, the founder revoked the offer after discovering derogatory comments made by the candidate on LinkedIn, targeting religious communities. The founder explained that "respect and basic decency matter to us more" than talent, and that values determine whether someone stays with the company. Mohammed Ahmed Bhati, founder of Jobbie, shared on LinkedIn that the candidate had applied for a role after seeing Jobbie's viral Reddit post about conducting 450 interviews for 12,000 applicants without making any selections. Mr Bhati noted that the candidate was impressive, even creating his resume with Jobbie and suggesting ways to improve the platform. However, he decided to rescind the offer after discovering the candidate's comments, citing the importance of respect and values. "Impressed with the interview, we were ready to roll out an offer above our budget. But during the final background check, we found recent public comments that were derogatory towards religious communities. No matter how skilled someone is, respect and basic decency matter to us more. Talent gets you in the door. Values decides if you stay," he wrote along with the screenshots of both the offer and rejection letter. See the post here: The rejection letter reads, "As mentioned earlier, we carried out a routine background check before proceeding with the offer. During this, we came across some recent public posts on LinkedIn that included comments from you, which will deeply hurtthe religious sentiments of certain communities." The incident has triggered mixed reactions on social media, with some supporting the founder's decision and others criticising it as an overreaction. Some users argued that revoking a job offer based on social media activity reflects the "cancel culture" and immaturity of leaders. Others defended the founder's stance, emphasising the importance of cultural fit and values in the workplace. One user wrote, "Revoking an offer letter for a professional position based on someone's social media activity goes out to show how this cancel culture can affect an organisation when the wrong people get in leadership positions. And posting it here isn't virtue signalling either. It simply shows how immature and insecure you are as a leader. Good luck finding good candidates." Another commented, "Were the comments aimed at critiquing a religion/ its practice, or simply made to spite someone? If it's the former, I don't think it's a reasonable ground to revoke an offer."
