A video circulating online has ignited criticism against FIITJEE, a prominent Indian coaching institute. The footage allegedly captures the company’s chairman, DK Goel, verbally abusing employees during a virtual meeting.
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The viral video, uploaded on Reddit, reportedly shows Mr. Goel in a Zoom call with several FIITJEE center heads. During the meeting, a staff member from the Thane branch raises a question about the company’s recent investment in the EdTech industry. Mr. Goel reacts with immediate and explosive anger, launching into a verbal tirade laced with profanity and insults.
Watch: the video here
The video clip shows Goel verbally abusing his employees, calling them “useless people” and “nonsense people.” He also directed a particularly offensive remark towards one individual, questioning their parentage and demanding their removal from Mumbai.
“Demeaning and Utterly Unacceptable” commented users
One Twitter user wrote, “This is appalling! How can @FIITJEE allow such behavior from its chairman? This kind of demeaning treatment of employees is utterly unacceptable.” Many others echoed these sentiments, highlighting the importance of respect and professionalism in the workplace.
“This ah needs to be investigated and prosecuted. FIITJEE is the only company which gives 8 holidays in an year. Anything over is loss of pay. No regard to labour/org laws @LabourMinistry”
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