Second Chance Employment Consulting

Fair Chance Hiring is Good for Business

In a hypercompetitive economy, where companies struggle to identify strong candidates at all levels of their operations, too many employers are missing out on talent within this huge segment of the U.S. population – people with a past record.

Second Chance Employment not only benefits individuals and companies, it strengthens our communities and families. By giving second chance candidates an opportunity, individuals and families strengthen their financial health and communities stabilize. That means a better local economy, which boosts the business climate for all companies. Companies thrive when the communities around them also thrive. Second chance employment is one way that companies can make sure the communities where they operate are flourishing.

Operation New Hope can help your business unlock the benefits of Second Chance Hiring – call us today at 904.354.4673 to learn more.

“We are all better than our worst day, decision, or choice. We have employed many graduates of the Operation New Hope program and are incredibly proud of the effort they continue make everyday on the job at Bono’s. We find that a second chance combined with the pride of employment leads to a promising future for those seeking to improve their lives and contribute to society.”

– Josh Martino, President, Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q

Employer Benefits

Increased Performance

According to research from the SHRM Foundation, 85% of human resource professionals and 81% of business leaders report that individuals with records perform the same as, or better than, employees without records.

Reduced Hiring Costs

SHRM research shows that 81% of human resource professionals felt the cost-per-hire of workers with criminal records was about the same or less than workers with criminal records.

Improved Culture

SHRM reports that 66% of employees would be proud to work for an organization that offered training, guidance or mentorship opportunities to people with criminal records to facilitate their return to work.

Services We Provide

Consulting

With over 25 years of experience providing job readiness training and support, Operation New Hope understands the concerns and expectations surrounding employing people with a record. We work closely with the business community to promote second chance hiring practices that help meet diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, and prepare employers to challenge stigmas and receive workers from this community.

Training and Retention Support

We have worked closely with over 400 employers to match returning citizens with living wage jobs, monitor labor market needs, and promote the importance of second chance hiring practices. We build customized training courses to meet the specific job skills and needs of our employment partners. Our Workforce Development Team is ready to provide training and support to improve productivity and increase retention.

Free Staffing

Our Ready4Work clients are assessed, workforce skills trained, and drug-free to ensure we provide employers with quality, reliable, and cost-saving placements. Our programming provides a year of support designed to build self-sufficiency, support long-term success, and provide training in relevant, career-pathway skills to meet the needs of modern industry. Employers can also take advantage of a variety of tax credits – ask us how!