Current event week 2 - "No Asians or Indians" ad controversy

An ad at a Coles supermarket last week sparked controversy as the ad stated "no Indians or Asians" should apply. The ad for cleaners was apparently placed without permission from Coles by a cleaning subcontractor. Spokesperson Jim Cooper responded:

       "Coles is a proud, equal-opportunity employer and at no time have we ever issued the directives contained in this ad."

Coles has suspended the subcontractor and are under investigation.

My view: I think Coles has responded to this well and taken the proper steps to show that they do not support prejudice at the workplace. We will know how true their claim is after the investigation.

source: http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/29/world/asia/australia-supermarket-ad-discrimination/index.html?iref=allsearch