Inclusive Hiring
RBIJ empowers businesses in the U.S. and U.K. to open up career opportunities for people with criminal records and those at risk of justice system involvement.
Companies are overlooking a powerful solution to their workforce challenges.
Across industries, businesses are facing labor shortages, skills gaps, and costly turnover. Yet one of the largest sources of talent remains locked out of opportunity: people with criminal records and others impacted by the justice system.
Outdated hiring practices routinely exclude these candidates, shutting the door on millions of skilled, motivated workers.
The result? Employers miss out on a proven talent pool that could help close workforce gaps, strengthen teams, and build fairer pathways to opportunity.
RBIJ helps employers rethink what makes a great hire.
Our Inclusive Hiring team partners with companies to create fairer, more effective hiring practices, helping them build a stronger, more resilient workforce.
Inclusive hiring is about more than filling jobs — it’s about breaking down barriers that keep millions of qualified people from contributing their skills and potential.
By opening doors to workers with records, opportunity youth, justice-impacted veterans, and others too often left behind, businesses can:
Expand access to skilled, motivated talent
Build loyal, resilient teams
Drive meaningful change in their industries and communities
Redefining what makes a great hire means advancing both business success and justice. And it starts with who we choose to give a chance.
Workers with Criminal Records
1 in 3 people in the U.S. and 1 in 4 people in the U.K. have some form of criminal record. This is a massive talent pool that smart employers are tapping into.
Opportunity Youth
Opportunity youth are young people ages 16-24 who are not currently employed or in school. They are resilient, coachable, and ready to work.
Did you know?
1 in 3 of America’s 19 million veterans report having been arrested in their lifetime — and many face employment barriers as a result.
Download Evidence-Based Employer Resources
Second Chance Hiring Roadmap
According to SHRM, more than 80% of business leaders believe that employees with criminal records perform as well as — or better than — employees without criminal records.
Employer Guide for Hiring Opportunity Youth
Download comprehensive tools and case studies on best practices for hiring opportunity youth.
