Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:17am on 21 Jan 2026,Wednesday International
Indian-origin FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam has publicly addressed controversy over alleged bias in the company’s H-1B visa hiring practices, sparked by reports that FedEx increased hiring of foreign workers after winning a major federal contract, even as U.S. job cuts drew criticism. Subramaniam emphasized that FedEx follows merit-based hiring and stressed his belief in legal immigration, sharing his own journey from India to the U.S. as an example of opportunity. He reiterated that employment decisions are based on skills and business needs, countering claims of favoritism. (PC: X)
