Second‑Chance Hiring of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Helps Build the Supply Chain Workforce
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine
More than 19 million Americans—8% of all adults in the U.S.—bear a felony conviction on their permanent record. That includes nearly two million people currently incarcerated. With roughly 75% leaving state prisons convicted of a nonviolent crime (drug trafficking is the most common offense), employers who haven’t yet explored this potential labor pool are missing a tremendous opportunity and incredible payoffs.
“Companies that employ formerly incarcerated persons benefit from workers who are productive, loyal and often highly motivated to change their life,” said workforce demographics researcher Dr. David DeLong, president of Smart Workforce Strategies.
“But many organizations don’t attempt to tap into this talent pool because the images of ex‑offenders are unrealistically negative,” he explained…
