With record low unemployment, companies have a smaller pool of candidates to choose from and may need to consider applicants with criminal histories. It is no longer automatic to disqualify ex-offenders, and balancing a candidate's criminal past with their potential is important. Hiring ex-offenders can benefit companies and expand their applicant pool significantly, as 70 million Americans have criminal records. Employers should conduct due diligence but maintain an open mind and fair hiring policies.

1. HOW RECORD LOW UNEMPLOYMENT
IS AFFECTING THE HIRING OF THOSE
WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS

2. With unemployment in the US at 4 percent, it’s
tougher than ever to find qualified candidates.

3. Ten years ago, during the recession,
the market was loaded with unemployed,
overqualified workers searching for jobs.

4. BUT NOT ANYMORE.

5. Now companies must contend with a
much smaller candidate pool and may need
to consider less desirable applicants.

6. Some applicants may not only lack
the necessary experience and skill,
but also have a criminal history.

7. But, the days of automatically disqualifying
ex-offenders are long gone.

8. It is more important than ever for businesses to
find a balance between a candidate’s criminal
history and their true potential.

9. Hiring ex-offenders can be a
positive decision for your company.

10. It is particularly common in the
IT and manufacturing industries.

11. Employers are more likely to consider those
sponsored by organizations intended to help train
and coach individuals with criminal backgrounds.

12. Goodwill Industries discovered that retention for
employees with criminal records is 12 percent
higher than those with clean records.

13. This may be attributed to the fact that ex-offenders
may have a difficult time finding another job.

14. Other organizations realize that being open to
hiring those with criminal backgrounds expands
their pool of applicants significantly.

15. 70 million Americans have criminal records.
If you close the door on every criminal applicant,
you may miss out on some great talent.

16. This doesn’t mean criminal records discovered
in a background check should be overlooked.

17. Due diligence and smart
hiring decisions are a must.

18. But having an open mind and fair hiring policies
could lead to much greater company success.

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