Myrtos Consultancy

Happy New year! Here are some great examples of companies who #hire people who have a #criminal record, many of whom have recently left prison. But, not everyone who has a criminal record has been to #prison. In fact, the majority of people who have a record have NOT been to prison, yet can still struggle to get #employment. If you're looking at making one #positive change this year, how about exploring what hiring someone who has a criminal record might look like, in particular those who have left prison within 6 months. If this sounds a bit daunting, and you'd like some support or advice, then get in touch and we can #educate and #empower you. www.myrtosconsultancy.com

Happy New year! Here are some great examples of companies who #hire people who have a #criminal record, many of whom have recently left prison. But, not everyone who has a criminal record has been to #prison. In fact, the majority of people who have a record have NOT been to prison, yet can still struggle to get #employment. If you're looking at making one #positive change this year, how about exploring what hiring someone who has a criminal record might look like, in particular those who have left prison within 6 months. If this sounds a bit daunting, and you'd like some support or advice, then get in touch and we can #educate and #empower you. www.myrtosconsultancy.com

Merry #Christmas everyone. We're taking some much needed time off over this period, so will be back in January feeling fresh and ready to go. Thank you to all who have supported Myrtos this year, it has not gone unnoticed. Here's to another year of learning, #educating, and changing perspectives.

Whether it’s baking bread, brewing beer, or coding software, the evidence could not be clearer. When we create the opportunities for those leaving prison to thrive in work - and by work, I don't mean a less-than-minimum-wage job in a warehouse, I mean fulfilling, well-salaried work that they've elected to do, are passionate about and/or have had agency in choosing - then then the results speak for themselves. Loved this story this morning Tap Social Movement 👏 #prisonreform https://lnkd.in/eA8NjA6u

At Myrtos, we love to read about what's happening in #prisons that lead to increased #employment opportunities for those being released. This is a great example of how men and women in prison are being trained in an industry that they can get meaningful work in. Plus, #coffee is awesome, so at Myrtos, we're even more positive about these initiatives. If you would like a conversation to understand more about what hiring someone who has recently left prison might look like and how we, at Myrtos, can support you, then contact us to book in a #free conversation 🤩. www.myrtosconsultancy.com

From the Corbett Network: "The Ministry of #Justice is launching a review of sentencing #policy to resolve the growing crisis in prisons. They have emphasised the possibility of introducing house arrest as an alternative to prison sentences in England and Wales. The review chair, former Conservative Justice Minister David Gauke, said that ‘by next spring’ the review ‘should have the answer’ to the crisis of overcrowding in #prison.” Offenders given a community sentence including mental health treatment’ were significantly less likely to reoffend. One possible outcome of the review is the potential for Judges to pass a sentence of house arrest with electronic monitoring and a focus on #rehabilitation. This ‘house arrest’ could even be aided by technology, such as smart watches, ‘nudging’ offenders to ensure attendance at mental health and probation appointments. Speaking on the functionality of such a sentence Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, said that the review would have to ‘look at mechanisms’ to monitor offenders with such a sentence and that it ‘still has to be a #punishment’.  Many US states already employ a similar system of sentencing, in particular Texas where the prison population has dropped by 15% since the introduction of the scheme in 2007 and reoffending is down by 30%." We would love to know your thoughts on this, is this a positive way forward or not? Why, why not? https://lnkd.in/e5EnWiN6  

"Profit should never come before people or planet". This is a value that Myrtos holds, and will continue to keep at the forefront of what we do. We love to learn more about how we, as a #business, can be more #sustainable. It was great to be at the premier of the film 'Responsible', which showcases some of the work that various businesses are doing to help #people and the #planet. From reducing child labour, to reducing carbon emissions, there is still so much to be done. Thank you to Welcome to the Jungle UK for putting it together, to Watershed for hosting, to Popcorn Kitchen - B Corp 🍿 for the delicious popcorn, and to Andy Hawkins for organising it all. Myrtos now has more respect for, and desire to eat, Tony's Chocolonely chocolate because of their hard work and commitment to try and eliminate child labour in the production of their chocolate. How can you make your business more sustainable?

At Myrtos consultancy we love showcasing other organisations work. Sixty-One is a #Bristol based charity that supports men and women who have a #criminal record, most who have been in prison, to make #positive changes to their lives. They are Treefest's partner #charity this year. Here are a few photos of their stand. If you're in Bristol, come on down to St Mary Redcliffe church before 4pm on Sunday and say hi. You'll also get to see lots of other great charities and hear some wonderful music.

Any Tech employers out there, please consider hiring someone who has recently left prison. If you want a conversation about it, potential risks, and what support is available to you as an employer then let me know, I'd love to journey with you on this. #tech #employment

https://lnkd.in/eavQhCNS Myrtos is thrilled to see this project becoming a reality. Providing opportunities for people who have been in #prison to enhance their skills and secure #employment is profoundly impactful. It not only boosts their self-esteem, self-worth, and sense of #purpose but also significantly reduces the likelihood of re-offending. This initiative will also allow the #community to engage with those who have been in prison and recognise their humanity. Well done to The Restore Trust for their dedication, and for partnering with exceptional businesses to make this possible. I can’t wait to enjoy a coffee there once it’s open. What kind of support and advice does your business or organisation need to knowingly hire people who have been in prison? www.myrtosconsultancy.com