In August, the Commonwealth of Virginia issued Executive Order 36, which establishes the Stand Tall – Stay Strong – Succeed Together Initiative (Stand Tall Initiative). This initiative, it says, is the “first-in-the-nation proactive, dynamic, data-driven and comprehensive across-government approach, to […]
Practicing interview questions through a mock interview can lead to success in a job search
Being interviewed by a potential employer can be the most stressful step in the job search process for many people. But how about you? Are you worried that the hiring manager might ask you a question – or several questions […]
One more reason why not to get a tattoo – they may contain bacteria contaminated ink
If you haven’t heard enough reasons why you shouldn’t get a tattoo, here’s one more to add to the list – bacteria contaminated ink. The ink that is used by your tattoo artist may be contaminated by bacteria. In the […]
A model for other states: Secondchance.ky.gov online platform supports recovery and reintegration
The state of Kentucky has created secondchance.ky.gov, a website that connects residents who are leaving prison or overcoming addiction to resources that can help them find a job and/or an education. It also includes resources for companies that want to […]
FlexJobs publishes guide to help you find remote work that is reputable and pays a decent salary
While many more people have been working remotely in recent years due to the coronavirus pandemic, a large percentage of that number is going back to onsite work, at least on a part-time basis. Truly remote jobs, however, are still […]
Successful reentry: Josh Nowack has created opportunities for himself and others
He has an MBA from a prestigious university, was a CPA, and his resume includes a string of executive positions. But Josh Nowack couldn’t find employment after being released from prison, where he had served three months for an embezzlement […]
Books to prisoners programs send free books to those incarcerated throughout the U.S. and elsewhere
Few people appreciate books more than many of those behind bars. And few may find it more difficult to obtain those books. But thanks to more than 60 nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and elsewhere, people who are incarcerated can […]
Reentry 2030 initiative aims to improve outcomes for those leaving prison in participating states across the U.S.
“Successful reintegration for every person with a criminal record.” That’s the goal of Reentry 2030, an initiative created by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, the Correctional Leaders Association and JustLeadershipUSA. And these organizations, along with the individual states […]
SHRM’s self-assessment tool can help companies create a second chance hiring program tailored to their needs
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, has created the Getting Talent Back to Work Self-Assessment. This free assessment can help guide your company if it is thinking about launching a second chance hiring program. The assessment includes 10 multiple-choice […]
Warning: Two new studies show that getting a tattoo can be hazardous to your health
While infections, allergic reactions and possible ink toxicity are known problems that arise from tattoo procedures, we’ve recently learned even more reasons not to consider a tattoo. These come from two new studies – one by researchers in Sweden and […]