How Manufacturers Should Pursue Second Chance Hiring

With one-in-four Americans possessing a prior conviction, manufacturers can access a diverse and motivated talent pool by pursuing second chance hiring.

At the Manufacturing Institute’s inaugural Workforce Summit held back in October, panelists from the MI, Saint-Gobain, JBM Packaging and Envoy shared tips on how to create such hiring programs and the benefits they’ve seen so far.

Key Insights

Data shows that second chance individuals are retained longer, have higher productivity and engage in more training than the average individual.
Start with a pilot program, then scale it up. It’s important to select a site that has the right culture, plant manager and HR support.
Build a framework that allows the company to fairly evaluate an individual’s background.
Offer support systems and partner with community organizations to meet the unique needs of this population.

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