A UK technology company has stirred up anger by openly stating in a DevOps job advert that "only immigrants from India will be considered." The advert, which was advertised on a popular job website, has been met with mixed reactions. While some appreciated the honesty of the company at a time when there is growing reliance on Indian experts for tech jobs, others criticized it for potentially violating anti-discrimination laws.
The move highlights the increasing demand for Indian experts in the UK due to domestic STEM shortages and cost-effective hiring. However, it is also bringing into question the issue of fair recruitment practices and the ethical implications of recruitment with a focus on specific nationalities.
This case comes after the UK government has sought to limit further overseas recruitment in the engineering and technology occupations, adding fuel to the controversy over workforce diversity and globalization.
Source: Hindustan Times, Economic Times, Reddit