The downside of campus protest: Wary employers
Top college campuses in the West have been in ferment over the past month as students agitate over Israel’s war in Palestine; however, far from these portals of protests, recruiters are taking note, and students should be worried. Simply put, global companies may think twice before recruiting students who join the ongoing unrest. Employers are concerned that such students may find it difficult to settle down or align with the broader company culture where individual viewpoints are often superseded by that of the group, and one must learn to keep opinions in check.
“If the background check, association, and behavioural traits of a candidate don’t align with our values, we prefer not to hire them. At Arthur D. Little, we respect diversity, openness and having a view, but not lawlessness, conflicts with establishment, compromising peace and human values," said Brajesh Singh, president, Arthur D.
Little India. The consulting firm hires both from India’s leading B-schools such as IIMs and global universities for roles ranging from consultant, analysts, to IT and other support functions. “We respect an individual’s viewpoint and don’t have any problems with anyone having an opinion.
However, we have serious issues with lawlessness..," Singh added. Singh’s comments come on the back of protests in universities across the US against the Israel-Palestine conflict. In some of the campuses like Columbia University, forces were called in to put a halt to the protests.
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