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A staggering 60% of formerly incarcerated individuals struggle to find employment upon reentering society. Yet, research consistently shows that those who do secure jobs often become exceptionally dedicated and loyal employees.
Why is this happening? According to Jeffrey Abramowitz, CEO of The Petey Greene Program, outdated biases are preventing HR teams from tapping into a rich pool of talent. In this week’s HR Query, Abramowitz debunks common misconceptions about reentry candidates and offers practical advice on how HR can create more inclusive hiring practices.
How do you define system-impacted candidates? Could you give us some background on system-impacted candidates and any employment trends you’re seeing