Hiring practices that exclude people with criminal records keep lots of people out of a job.
- 30% of US adults have a criminal record, defined by the FBI as an arrest on a felony charge.
- Of these 70m people, ¾ won’t be convicted.
And research shows their exclusion is costly.
- One study found that employers who stopped asking about criminal activity experienced less turnover.
- It costs $3.5k+ to replace an $11/hour worker.
- Money saved on recruiting can go toward benefits and other employee-retaining perks.
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- Doug Myrick
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