SecondChance HiringToolkit
This toolkit is designed to help HR professionals, recruiters, and workforce development organizations understand and implement second chance hiring practices. By tapping into this untapped talent pool, employers can fosterdiversity,reduceturnover,andcontributetomeaningfulsocialchange.
Benefits SECOND CHANCE HIRING
HigherRetentionRates
Studiesshowsecondchancehiresaremoreloyal employees
ReducedHiringCosts
Employerssaveonrecruitingandtrainingexpenses.
DiversityandInclusion
Strengthenworkforcediversityandbuildaninclusive companyculture.
AccesstoSkilledWorkers
Manyjusticeimpactedindividualshavevaluableskills andtraining.
SocialandEconomicImpact
Reducesrecidivismratesandstrengthenscommunities.
Implementation SECOND CHANCE HIRING
Removeblanketbackgroundcheck exclusions.
Partnerwithworkforcedevelopment organizationstoaccesspre screenedcandidates.
TrainHRandhiringmanagerson fair-chancehiringpolicies.
Offermentorshipandonboarding supporttosecondchancehires.
Sharesuccessstoriesinternallyto promoteaninclusiveworkplace.
SECOND CHANCE HIRING
SampleInterview Questions
Tellmeaboutachallengeyou've overcomeintheworkplace.
Howhaveyoudevelopednewskills duringyourcareerjourney?
Whatmotivatesyoutosucceedin thisrole?
Whatsupportwouldhelpyouthrive inthisposition?
TheSocietyforHumanResource Management(SHRM)FairChance
HiringInitiative
LocalWorkforceDevelopment Boards
PartnerOrganizationsSupporting SecondChanceEmployment