Hire Higher: While second chance hiring is often thought of as an option for industrial staffing and labor-intensive tasks, companies requiring higher-level skills can benefit too. Ken Oliver, VP of corporate social responsibility at Checkr, Inc., champions this cause, arguing that placing people with records in high-skilled jobs, like IT, can transform lives and strengthen communities. “When I talk to a lot of executives, I say, ‘Let’s talk about how we can get people in your role,’” says Oliver. “We need to get people on the pathway to the middle-class economy. That’s the great equalizer.” SCBC member Kelly echoes this vision through its Kelly 33 program. Initially focused on internal roles, the program now places fair chance hires in over 600 positions, including IT, for 22 clients. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5w5sCXx
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As we approach 2025, the conversation around employment gaps deserves a fresh perspective. In today's workforce, career paths are rarely linear. Many talented individuals have faced challenges like layoffs, industry shifts, or personal responsibilities that led to employment gaps. These breaks in employment don't define a candidate's potential or their ability to contribute meaningfully to an organization. Rather than seeing gaps as red flags, let's view them as opportunities to learn more about a candidate's journey, resilience, and adaptability. Sometimes, these experiences reveal strengths that can be overlooked when we only focus on continuous employment. For recruiters and hiring managers, I encourage you to engage in open conversations with candidates about their unique paths instead of making assumptions. It's time to focus on the skills, experiences, and perspectives that matter most for the role. Let's champion a more empathetic, inclusive hiring process—one that sees every candidate's full potential, not just the length of their resume.
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President at Sapphire HR Solutions | Expert in HR Assessments and Leadership Development
Early career job seekers and hiring managers expect different outcomes from the hiring process, drawing a disparity between companies’ immediate hiring needs and workers’ desires for long-term growth. https://ow.ly/9FK950UeOos
Gap exists between early career workers’ expectations and hiring managers’ goals, report finds
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Early career job seekers and hiring managers expect different outcomes from the hiring process, drawing a disparity between companies’ immediate hiring needs and workers’ desires for long-term growth. https://ow.ly/gmw250UeOot
Gap exists between early career workers’ expectations and hiring managers’ goals, report finds
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Regional Director | Certified Life Coach | Future Lawyer | System-Impacted Professional | Champion of Second Chances | Workforce Innovator | Amplifying Untapped Talent | Career Pathway Builder
🚨 The U.S. labor shortage is real—and growing. To stay competitive, businesses must think differently about their hiring strategies. That means tapping into one of the largest untapped talent pools—individuals with criminal records. As Jeffrey Korzenik author of Untapped Talent (if you haven’t purchased this book, you need to) and advisor to the Corporate Coalition Fair Chance Hiring Cohort, reminds us: Fair chance hiring isn’t just about doing the right thing. It’s a proven, profitable business strategy that delivers: ✅ Access to a motivated, overlooked workforce ✅ Loyal, engaged employees ✅ A stronger, more inclusive company culture At Persevere we specialize in developing untapped talent. From teaching Full Stack Development behind the walls in 7 states to supporting community-based programs across all 95 counties in Tennessee, we empower individuals to thrive in their careers and help companies address labor shortages with skilled, dedicated employees. Let’s redefine what’s possible. Partner with Persevere and invest in talent for 2025! 💬 Comment below or send me a message to learn how we can help your company succeed through fair chance hiring. #FairChanceHiring #UntappedTalent #Persevere
The U.S. labor shortage is real—and growing. To stay competitive, employers will need to evaluate all forms of available talent, including the largest untapped talent pool, individuals with criminal records, according to Jeffrey Korzenik, Author of Untapped Talent and expert advisor to the Corporate Coalition Fair Chance Hiring Cohort. Why? Because fair chance hiring delivers: ✅ Access to an overlooked, motivated workforce ✅ Loyal, engaged employees ✅ Stronger, more diverse and more inclusive company culture Investing in potential isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a proven, profitable business strategy. Want to learn how your company can explore fair chance hiring or build upon its current practices? Reach out to Stephanie Dolan, Program Director for Fair Chance Hiring. Our next cohort launches in February! #FairChanceHiring #InclusiveLeadership #TalentStrategy #TalentAcquisiton #Inclusion #Access #Awareness #TalentShortage #UntappedTalent #Chicago #Opportunity #SecondChanceHiring
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The U.S. labor shortage is real—and growing. To stay competitive, employers will need to evaluate all forms of available talent, including the largest untapped talent pool, individuals with criminal records, according to Jeffrey Korzenik, Author of Untapped Talent and expert advisor to the Corporate Coalition Fair Chance Hiring Cohort. Why? Because fair chance hiring delivers: ✅ Access to an overlooked, motivated workforce ✅ Loyal, engaged employees ✅ Stronger, more diverse and more inclusive company culture Investing in potential isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a proven, profitable business strategy. Want to learn how your company can explore fair chance hiring or build upon its current practices? Reach out to Stephanie Dolan, Program Director for Fair Chance Hiring. Our next cohort launches in February! #FairChanceHiring #InclusiveLeadership #TalentStrategy #TalentAcquisiton #Inclusion #Access #Awareness #TalentShortage #UntappedTalent #Chicago #Opportunity #SecondChanceHiring
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Executive HR Leader | Data-Driven + Strategic Innovator | Talent Acquisition + People Management | EVP + Branding
As we look ahead to 2025, workforce planning and the ongoing search for innovative ways to secure top talent remain key priorities. Fair Chance Hiring continues to be a forward-thinking and impactful solution to meeting these needs. Consider working with Corporate Coalition of Chicago to learn how to manage this type of program.
The U.S. labor shortage is real—and growing. To stay competitive, employers will need to evaluate all forms of available talent, including the largest untapped talent pool, individuals with criminal records, according to Jeffrey Korzenik, Author of Untapped Talent and expert advisor to the Corporate Coalition Fair Chance Hiring Cohort. Why? Because fair chance hiring delivers: ✅ Access to an overlooked, motivated workforce ✅ Loyal, engaged employees ✅ Stronger, more diverse and more inclusive company culture Investing in potential isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a proven, profitable business strategy. Want to learn how your company can explore fair chance hiring or build upon its current practices? Reach out to Stephanie Dolan, Program Director for Fair Chance Hiring. Our next cohort launches in February! #FairChanceHiring #InclusiveLeadership #TalentStrategy #TalentAcquisiton #Inclusion #Access #Awareness #TalentShortage #UntappedTalent #Chicago #Opportunity #SecondChanceHiring
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Fair chance hiring isn't just ethical—it's smart business. Katherine Alvarez's recent article highlights how second-chance hiring can address talent shortages. With millions of skilled individuals often overlooked due to their records, fair chance hiring offers a win-win for companies and communities alike. Let's embrace inclusive recruiting practices and unlock this untapped talent pool. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5w5sCXx #fairchancehiring #talentshortage
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Our CEO and Founder, Debra Boggs was interviewed by CNBC Make It's Jennifer Liu about how the US election cycle is affecting the pace of hiring, especially at the senior levels. (Link to the article in the comments). Our team at D&S Executive Career Management has this conversation daily with our executive candidates to help manage expectations during this time and help job seekers take advantage of this downtime by preparing for their search or refining their process to compete for top opportunities once hiring picks up again in a month or so. #jobsearchadvice #jobsearchtips #executivecareers #opportunities #hiring
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Staffing industry, this one’s for you. 📈 A new article from Staffing Industry Analysts highlights Fair Chance Hiring as a proven strategy for contingent workforce agencies. Companies like Kelly, which filled 600 roles with justice-impacted talent in the past year alone, exemplify its transformative impact – not only for their business clients but the communities in which they operate. Read the full story for insights from Marvin Figaro of Kelly, Jeffrey Korzenik of Fifth Third Bank, Cheri Garcia and James Jackson of Cornbread Hustle, and RBIJ Advisory Council member Ken O.. https://bit.ly/3YvE4BD
Fair chance hiring: An answer to your talent shortage?
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Founder and CVO of Job.com, Contributor for NASDAQ, TATech most influential people in the world, SIA 40 under 40, EY EOY Finalist, Top 100 Staffing Leaders, Forbes Technology Council, Inventor of over 50 patents.
I was interviewed by Stephanie Vozza on behalf of Fast Company regarding the hiring trends we’re seeing right now in the market. There’s definitely a delta between junior white collar talent readiness vs available opportunities. Young humans, who may be struggling to find the jobs and companies they want to work for, should also consider any work they can to gain experience and income whilst the market bounces back to hire more junior white collar roles. The article is here: https://lnkd.in/gg_KfHHb
Why this year’s ‘September Surge’ might be more like a blip
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