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U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers two new second chance employment resources for businesses

Posted on November 5, 2024November 6, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce continues to address the nation’s workforce shortage in a variety of ways. One of the most important of these is by encouraging companies to consider instituting second chance hiring practices. As its latest effort, the […]

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Things you need to bring to an interview that will help you get hired

Posted on April 9, 2024October 25, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

Needless to say, those in reentry face unique challenges when searching for a job. But these challenges are not insurmountable. Once you’re called for an interview, you have your foot in the door. There are certain things you need to […]

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If you have a criminal record and are looking for work, don’t ever give up

Posted on March 14, 2019February 13, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

Looking for work if you have a criminal record can be a Herculean task. One that requires more than a little out-of-the-box thinking. And perseverance that compels you to never give up no matter what it takes. A woman in […]

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Getting Talent Back to Work initiative encourages companies to hire those with criminal records

Posted on February 28, 2019July 14, 2021 by Jails to Jobs

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 […]

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Northwestern University study finds ex-offender job retention rates longer than those without records

Posted on July 20, 2017February 21, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

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 […]

Root & Rebound publishes toolkit to enlighten employers on the value of hiring ex-offenders

Posted on February 2, 2017October 25, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

Oakland, Calif.-based nonprofit Root & Rebound has published the California Employers’ Fair Chance Hiring Toolkit. This 28-page toolkit is not just an exceptional resource for companies and organizations that are committed to – or considering – hiring those with criminal […]

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