Mohammed Ahmed Bhati, founder of Mumbai-based startup Jobbie, withdrew a ₹22 lakh per annum job offer due to derogatory comments by a candidate on religious communities on LinkedIn.
The candidate excelled in the interview process, suggested platform improvements, and applied after seeing Jobbie's viral Reddit post of conducting 450 interviews for 12,000 applicants.
Bhati emphasized the importance of respect and values, stating that talent gets a foot in the door but values determine if one stays, highlighting the startup's commitment to decency.
Netizens had mixed reactions to the decision, with some applauding the prioritization of values over technical competence while others criticized the action as a form of 'cancel culture' in hiring.