FALL EMPLOYER NEWSLETTER
Sep 18, 2024
3 Myths About Hiring People with Criminal Records
"Employers are desperate to recruit hundreds of thousands of workers who seemingly have vanished from the workforce. People with criminal histories represent a large pool of labor that could fill the gap. So why aren’t more managers hiring them?"
Check out this article from the Harvard Business Review that debunks three common myths around hiring people with criminal records and why employing people from this untapped talent pool could greatly businesses.
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Check out this article from the Harvard Business Review that debunks three common myths around hiring people with criminal records and why employing people from this untapped talent pool could greatly businesses.
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Nurturing Connection: Addressing Barriers Faced by Men & Boys
Below are reflections and insights from our CEO, Chelsea Bardot Lewis, about the unique struggles faced by men and boys, and how peer support and nurturing connection, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence can improve lives.
I’m a mom of two young boys, one of whom needs (and thankfully receives) a lot of additional support for social emotional learning at school. I’m also the CEO at Working Fields, a purpose-driven staffing agency that connects engaged employers with resilient jobseekers. Over 70% of these jobseekers are men, and many of them face challenges such as justice system involvement, recovery from substance use disorder, or lack of stable housing or transportation. In other words, I’m thinking about barriers to success for men and boys at home and at work. Continue reading here.
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I’m a mom of two young boys, one of whom needs (and thankfully receives) a lot of additional support for social emotional learning at school. I’m also the CEO at Working Fields, a purpose-driven staffing agency that connects engaged employers with resilient jobseekers. Over 70% of these jobseekers are men, and many of them face challenges such as justice system involvement, recovery from substance use disorder, or lack of stable housing or transportation. In other words, I’m thinking about barriers to success for men and boys at home and at work. Continue reading here.
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Hiring Employees with a Support System
At Working Fields, we help our employers meet their hiring needs by finding qualified jobseekers to fill your open positions. We go a step further in ensuring our candidates have the resources and support they need to succeed by providing them with free peer coaching, connection to local resources, and, in some regions, transportation. To hear a personal account of how our unique model supported a former Associate who converted to a full time hire with our employer Lane Press, check out Patrick's interview here.
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Working Fields on the Air!
Our very own Account Manager, Tess, and Business Development Manager, Joe, joined Greenfield Business Association Director, Hannah, on air to discuss the impactful work we're doing in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts and the associated economic and community benefits.
Catch the full interview here to learn more about our mission and how we're making a difference. Thank you to Bear Country 95.3 and the Greenfield Business Association for the opportunity!
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Catch the full interview here to learn more about our mission and how we're making a difference. Thank you to Bear Country 95.3 and the Greenfield Business Association for the opportunity!
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