For your firm, it is crucial, as an HR professional, to establish policies and practices that promote fair chance hiring. Implementing fair chance hiring rules not only guarantees adherence to employee rights legislation but also shields your firm from legal culpability and lawsuits related to discrimination.
The concept of fair chance hiring is based on the principle that every individual, irrespective of their history, deserves to be objectively evaluated for a position that they are suitably suited for. Individuals with prior criminal records have numerous obstacles when seeking employment; however, they are entitled to more than a single opportunity. Studies indicate that individuals with previous criminal records possess qualities that make them valuable employees, including higher job retention rates, faster career progression, and a significant contribution towards achieving organizational objectives. Enforcing fair chance rules is a crucial measure towards fostering inclusivity, with significant societal ramifications that extend beyond individuals with prior convictions, benefiting future generations and the entire community.
As employers, we face the substantial task of achieving genuine diversity and equal employment opportunities for all. Employers have a distinct chance to disrupt unjust and immoral processes and influence attitudes towards the treatment of individuals with criminal records.
Areas that will be covered in the session are:
Why should you attend this?
Were you aware that a staggering 70 million Americans own a criminal record that might detrimentally affect their career prospects? This webinar addresses the aforementioned situation and analyzes the concept of fair chance hiring, encompassing its various elements, relevant legal frameworks, and strategies for companies to ensure adherence to the law while implementing such policies..
Who should attend?
Diane L. Dee, founder of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC, is a senior human resources professional with over 30 years of experience in the HR arena. Diane’s background includes extensive experience in HR consulting, training, and administration in corporate, government, consulting, and pro bono environments.
Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR Consulting provides comprehensive, cost-effective human resources solutions for small to mid-sized public and private firms across the country. Diane also develops and conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR compliance and administrative topics for various training firms across the country. Additionally, Diane is the author of multiple white papers and e-books addressing various HR compliance topics.
Diane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and CPC certification. Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation, assisting non-profit clients by integrating their human resources goals with their corporate strategies.
