A recent study at UC Berkeley by the Berkeley Underground Scholars found that a college degree isn’t as much of a benefit to previously incarcerated job seekers as one might expect. To overcome the hiring bias against those with criminal […]
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Getting Talent Back to Work initiative encourages companies to hire those with criminal records
In a long-overdue effort, the Society for Human Research Management (SHRM) has launched Getting Talent Back to Work. This national initiative encourages companies to change their hiring practices to include recruiting those with criminal records. Associations and companies that represent […]
ESR offers Ban the Box resources that can help employers meet the challenge of compliance
As Ban the Box efforts increase across the U.S., it can be difficult to keep up-to-date on all the laws that have been passed by cities, states and counties. But it’s important for employers to do so, if they want […]
ACLU report lauds benefits of hiring ex-offenders
Yet another study confirms the advantages to companies of hiring previously incarcerated individuals. The recently released report, Back to Business: How Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Job Seekers Benefits Your Company, was prepared by the Trone Private Sector and Education Advisory Council […]
Northwestern University study finds ex-offender job retention rates longer than those without records
A recent study by Northwestern University researchers should encourage employers who have considered hiring those with criminal records to do so. A typical employee who has a criminal record is likely to have a psychological profile that is different from […]