Stories Related to Second Chance Hiring
JP Morgan Hires Thousands With Criminal Records
As many industries across the globe face labor shortages, companies like JPMorgan Chase are looking to hire qualified candidates who might have previously been overlooked. JPMorgan has hired thousands of talented employees with criminal histories to take advantage of an untapped labor source.
Rommy Kassim
4/13/2022
The Fair Chance Licensing Project Will Reduce Employment Barriers For Ex-Offenders
Ex-offenders face a number of hardships designed to keep them from succeeding in the workforce. In attempts to reduce these hardships, the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center motioned the Fair Chance Licensing Project, a notion set in place to assist ex-offenders in finding employement and offer solutions to labor shortages across all 50 states.
Rommy Kassim
12/6/2021
Survey Finds Increasing Number Of Workers Are In Favor Of Hiring Applicants With Criminal Records
It's no secret that individuals with criminal records face added scrutiny during the job application process. However, according to a new survey, most Americans support businesses hiring individuals with prior convictions.
Rommy Kassim
8/22/2021
Arizona's HB 2067 Will Give Ex-Offenders New Opportunities To Obtain Occupational Licenses
Good news for Arizonans who have had difficulties finding employment opportunities, occupational licenses, and housing: House Bill 2067, recently signed into law by Gov. Doug Ducey, allows many with certain criminal offenses to set aside prior convictions.
Rommy Kassim
6/15/2021