Foxconn Aligns Hiring Practices with Anti-Discrimination Norms Post Media Scrutiny

Foxconn has directed its Indian recruiters to remove age, gender, and marital status criteria from job ads after a Reuter’s investigation revealed biases against hiring married women at its Sriperumbudur iPhone plant.

The move follows a Reuter’s investigation that exposed biases against hiring married women at Foxconn’s Sriperumbudur iPhone plant. Recruitment agents now use standardised templates that omit Foxconn’s name and focus solely on job benefits like air-conditioned workplaces and free hostels. The changes came amid government probes and media scrutiny, which highlighted the company’s non-compliance with anti-discrimination policies. While Foxconn claims to hire married women, it remains unclear if their representation has increased. The revamped hiring approach aligns with Foxconn’s and Apple’s efforts to address reputational concerns.