Discover untapped potential with fair chance hiring
With an aging population and impending labor shortages, employers are seeking solutions to fortify their business and meet their labor needs.
Fair chance hiring has emerged as a transformative business practice that drives innovation and growth. By removing unnecessary barriers that traditionally excluded candidates with conviction records, companies are accessing an extensive, skilled talent pool that boosts their bottom line.
Facts on hiring talent with records
81%
81% of HR professionals believe workers with criminal records perform their jobs the same or better than workers without records.
70M
Over 70 million Americans have a criminal record. This is a massive talent pool that employers would be remiss to ignore.
85%
The majority (85%) of HR professionals agree that people with past convictions perform the same or better than others.
Amplify your knowledge of best practices with our solutions library
Whether you’re learning about fair chance hiring for the first time or far along in your journey, our resource library will equip you with practical tools and knowledge to discover the benefits of this talent strategy.
Fair Chance Hiring Guide
Center for Employment Opportunities
Resetting the Record: The Facts on Hiring People with Criminal Histories
RAND
A Fair Chance for Job Candidates with Criminal Records
Boston Consulting Group