Arthur Yamamoto writes about fair chance hiring on Recruiter Today. I tend to think people are often punished twice- first by sentencing and then by never being able to work again to support themselves or their families. So this is a timely article.
The concept of fair chance hiring is not new, but it has taken on new importance in the current hiring landscape. Not only can fair chance hiring help employers create more diverse, equitable workplaces, but it can also give companies access to high-quality workers at a time when talented candidates are in short supply.
Research shows that workers with criminal records tend to have longer tenures and are less likely to quit their jobs than peers without criminal records. Read more…