Sessions
Concurrent Session
Second Chance: The HR Perspective on Hiring People with Criminal Records
W219-221
In-Person
Saturday 09/11/2021 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral)
Workplace Application:
Attendees will understand the components of successful “second chance” hiring, be able to create buy-in and overcome objections from stakeholders, and be able to explore whether this is appropriate for their organizations.
The current labor shortage is not going away, forcing employers to reexamine their talent strategies. More and more employers are considering the “Getting Talent Bank to Work” opportunity of second chance hiring, the employment of people with criminal records. As big as the upside is, this is also an area that presents unique challenges for HR professionals. This session will provide critical knowledge that allow attendees to explore whether this is a fit for their organizations and to ensure that any implementation is successful.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand and be able to communicate the business case for “second chance” hiring.
- Learn to overcome objections and create buy-in with company stakeholders.
- Understand the optimal processes for second chance hiring.
- Understand intermediate steps that can allow HR teams and stakeholders the chance to assess whether second chance hiring is a fit.
