Unlocking the Potential of Formerly Incarcerated Job Seekers

Do you have a hiring strategy for people with a criminal record? Learn about the challenges and myths these non-traditional workers face when looking for employment, and discover technology-based solutions your organization can use to hire a more diverse workforce. In this episode, Timothy McNutt, director of the Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative at the Cornell ILR School, explains the Yang-Tan Workability Incubator’s Restorative Record, a new tool to help employers and job seekers look beyond traditional résumés, cover letters and background reports that narrow talent pools.Tune in to explore:Complexities of criminal recordsHiring strategies for non-traditional candidatesEvidence-based predictors of job success vs. risk-based assessments of workers“Ban the Box” policyThe Yang-Tan Workability Incubator’s Restorative RecordLearn more about eCornell’s Diversity & Inclusion certificate programs.Did you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast? Watch the full Keynote. Follow eCornell on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.