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Fast Company: 250 years of business shaping justice
On America’s 250th anniversary, we know that business will continue shaping the next 250 years of American justice. But will it be on the right side of history when it does?
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New Delaware Equitable Hiring Initiative to Fight Labor Shortages and Connect Wilmington’s “Hidden Workers” to Quality Jobs
Delaware State Chamber of Commerce: The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) and JPMorganChase announce the launch of the Delaware Equitable Hiring Initiative (DE EHI), an innovative multi-year pilot project to help strengthen Wilmington's workforce by empowering local employers to tap into overlooked talent from the city’s underserved communities.
Delaware Equitable Hiring Initiative pilot program seeks 'hidden workforce' in Wilmington
Delaware Business Now: The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) and JPMorgan Chase have launched the Delaware Equitable Hiring Initiative, a multi-year pilot project to help to tap into overlooked talent in underserved communities.
Getting Started: Strategies for Hiring Disadvantaged Young People
SHRM: 'Opportunity youth’—disadvantaged young people who are neither in school nor in the workforce—are overcoming hardships and gaining employment.
Fair Chance Hiring: Taking the Plunge
Staffing Industry Analysts: The business case for hiring candidates with justice-impacted backgrounds is strong, CWS 3.0 previously reported.
Ohio employers embrace trend of hiring formerly incarcerated individuals
NBC4 Ohio: Numerous Ohio employers are embracing a trend that helps job fill positions in a shrinking workforce, by hiring formerly incarcerated individuals.
Labour’s New Minister for Prisons: What James Timpson OBE Brings to the Table
RBIJ’s Deputy CEO Lena Patel shares her thoughts on the appointment of James Timpson OBE to Minister for Prisons, Parole, and Probation following the U.K. election.
Maha Jweied: Businesses must lead on second chance hiring
Axios 1 big thing: CEO Maha Jweied discusses how businesses can advance second chance hiring and how RBIJ assists employers in their inclusive hiring journeys.
Ohio bill would make it easier to seal non-violent criminal records, but advocates want it expanded
Ohio Capital Journal: A pair of Ohio Republican lawmakers are trying to make it easier to get non-violent criminal records sealed to help formerly incarcerated Ohioans get hired, but advocates say that’s not enough.
Our employers need talent. Occupational licensing reform is a solution.
Labor Depot owner Eric Miller commends Colorado for passing occupational licensing reform legislation that will expand the workforce.
RBIJ Receives Donation from Checkr to Support Fair Chance Hiring Mission
RBIJ was honored to be named the recipient of a $10,000 contribution from Checkr, the leading technology company in the background check industry, as part of their 2023 Pledge 1% Social Impact of the Year Award.
Illinois led on bail reform — and it’s working
Daily Herald: Pete Leonard, found of I Have a Bean, commends Illinois for becoming the first state to ban cash bail under the Pretrial Fairness Act and encourages other businesses to advocate for common sense policy reform in their communities.
Recruiting ‘opportunity youth’ offers HR the chance to fill skills gaps
HR Brew: This often untapped talent pool may offer HR the opportunity to fill open positions with eager and driven young talent.
Business like mine face challenges finding workers. Debt shouldn't keep Ohioans from work.
The Columbus Dispatch: "Amid our ongoing labor shortage, it is more important than ever for our legislature to take action and allow employers to tap into this skilled, hard-working and dedicated talent pool," Phil Petrilli
UpClose with Maha Jweied [VIDEO]
Council on Criminal Justice: RBIJ CEO Maha Jweied reflects on her work on a pro bono juvenile death penalty case and how her early experiences, personal values, and faith led her to a career in public service.
Embracing second chances is a win-win for Georgians and businesses
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: A labor shortage offers a unique opportunity for employers and the formerly incarcerated.
A Second Chance at Success: David Williams' Journey to Employment at RBIJ
In honor of Second Chance Month, RBIJ spotlighted Operations Associate David Williams, who shares his story of finding employment post-incarceration.
Making second chances real
Virgin Unite: Second Chance Month offers a time for people, organisations, businesses and government leaders to work together to remove those barriers and promote equitable access to opportunities.