Cross-posted from Levelset.us.

Key Takeaways

• The U.S. is facing a looming talent shortage and companies will need to rethink how they consider candidates with past convictions if they hope to grow and succeed in the decades ahead
• There are lots great starting points to adapting policies and practices to expand access to jobs, but it begins with learning from peer companies and organizations who are doing it well
• Initiatives like the Second Chance Business Coalition and SHRM's Getting Talent Back to Work are clear indicators that the business community is beginning to understand the importance of Fair Chance Hiring

Levelset is a collaborative initiative of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) and Envoy Growth, leveraging our common experience connecting employers with talented, motivated workers who have past justice-involvement