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lightall28's picture 22 pencils

Racial/nationality bias in recruitment

OK, so we all know that the whites (Brits, americans, and russians for KEY posts) get paid more. This is followed by the wannabe whites who speak french, arabic, and engish ( at least passably).

But how many have you come across an actual communication from a top agency, sending a note to the HR Chief saying, "This one (sic) is Indian and Married".

The vacancy was for the post of a senior english copywriter, with no mention about 'native speakers required'.

The agency is TBWA Zeenah, Oman. I am forwarding this supposedly confidential mail to Ivan. If he sees it fit, because names are involved', I am sure he will copy paste the entire sequence of communication here.

FRIENDS, RECRUITMENT PATTERNS ARE NOT GOING TO CHANGE.

HOWEVER, THERE IS A MORAL TOTHE STORY:
Check recepient IDs carefully, before hitting the 'Reply All'
Ensure the grammar and usage is correct
Be sure your personal biases are not reflected in an e-mail.

Thanks & Best Wishes,
Lal Jacob

2 Comments

ivan's picture

I don't see a point of escalating this issue.

lightall28's picture 22 pencils

Guess you are right. Just needed to vent the steam. Thanks.

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