Second Chance Business Coalition’s Post

Tap into the incredible potential of overlooked talent and set your company apart with an insightful and inclusive hiring strategy! Imagine transforming your workplace with a more diverse and dynamic team. By adopting fair chance hiring, you not only bridge the gap in opportunity for individuals often left out of the job market, but you also elevate your organization’s performance and culture. This untapped talent pool opens the door to a wealth of qualified individuals. Reevaluate your hiring processes; look beyond the resume, and you’ll uncover hidden gems that bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. A commitment to fair chance hiring will enhance your company’s culture and inclusivity and position your organization as a pioneer in inequitable hiring practices. Kick-start this transformation today and lead the way in creating a growth-driven, diverse work environment. Seize this opportunity to unlock immense possibilities—become an advocate for inclusive hiring and drive the future of your industry. Join the movement now and champion this meaningful change! #FairChanceHiring #SCBC #Arouet

Read the Second Chance Business Coalition Business Case for #SecondChanceEmployment below. 

*BOARD'S NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS OCTOBER 8* The next scheduled meeting of the Toronto Police Service Board will take place on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at 9:00AM. Please note that the Board will commence in public at 9AM before moving in camera for its confidential meeting.  It is estimated that the regular public meeting will resume at 11:30AM.   The agenda is available on the Board’s website at: https://lnkd.in/gwtxaVkj.   Members of the public who wish to make a deputation on an item included in the agenda may register using the regular process, at https://lnkd.in/ggsfBXF. The request must be received no later than 12:00PM on Monday October 7, 2024.  The Board’s meeting will proceed as a hybrid meeting.  If you wish to sign up to make a deputation on an item, please use our Making a Deputation sign-up form: https://lnkd.in/ggsfBXF. Please note deputations on items not appearing on the agenda will not be accepted. In addition, members of the public and media are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting as an observer through our livestream at: https://lnkd.in/d4N6kT9q   Items of Interest at this Board meeting include:   PRESENTATION BY VICTIM SERVICES TORONTO The Board will hear a presentation by Carly Kalish, Executive Director, regarding the Victim Services Toronto program. The presentation will contains highlights of the work of the program over the past year. Victim Services Toronto provides immediate, confidential support for anyone who has experienced crime or sudden tragedy, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. As the presentation will note, over the past year, Victim Services Toronto served 18,032 victims. The presentation will also provide details about the program’s Annual Youth Symposium, and the Exit Route initiative, among others.   ANALYTICS PRESENTATION The Board will hear a presentation from Ian Williams, Director, Information Management, with respect to the Toronto Police Service’s Analytics Framework. The presentation will cover a number of areas, including calls for service attended, response times for calls attended, and community safety indicators (such as assaults, robberies and homicides) for the year to date.   KEEPING TORONTO SAFE FROM HATE The Board will consider correspondence from Paul Johnson, City Manager, City of Toronto, regarding the Keeping Toronto Safe from Hate Action Plan for the Board’s receipt. As the report notes, to support the well-being and safety of all, the City is taking proactive actions and leveraging tools within the City’s jurisdiction, capacity and resources to keep Toronto safe from hate. The action plan outlines key actions and responses the City is advancing under six pillars of activity.

🕵️♂️ Today the UK's first comprehensive guidance on Tackling Hiring Fraud, was launched by the Better Hiring Institute , supported by the Prime Minister’s anti-fraud champion Simon Fell MP and other members of parliament. Included are practical steps employers can implement in their hiring process to mitigate these real risks, in which Konfir plays a large part. Access the guidance - https://lnkd.in/etdj-Byx

How satisfied are police officers with their careers? Gain valuable insights with Police1's comprehensive "State of the Industry" survey results. Discover what your fellow officers are saying about their careers and learn strategies to improve recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dujWoy

Such a great guide with practical hints and tips to support you and your organisation become even more inclusive. Major thanks to the employers in our network who contributed. If you're interested in reading more - download the guide and contact the CIPD Trust to find out more. #Inclusiveworkplaces #PeoplehelpingPeople

An exciting day for CIPD Trust as we launch our guide to help HR people hire people with convictions. Whether you're planning a whole new recruitment strategy or just want to make some tweaks to your existing processes check it out below.

#TeamSPB take a look at the controversial case of Jon Frensham and the FCA in 2021, outline the proposed amendments by the FCA and explore four difficulties of NFM outside of the workplace!

#TeamSPB take a look at the controversial case of Jon Frensham and the FCA in 2021, outline the proposed amendments by the FCA and explore four difficulties of NFM outside of the workplace!

#TeamSPB take a look at the controversial case of Jon Frensham and the FCA in 2021, outline the proposed amendments by the FCA and explore four difficulties of NFM outside of the workplace!