TED: 4 steps to hiring fairly -- and supporting criminal justice reform | Nyra Jordan

The video discusses the importance of including justice-involved individuals in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. It highlights the challenges these individuals face in employment and the benefits of fair chance hiring practices. The speaker shares personal stories and outlines steps for implementing fair chance hiring, emphasizing the need for internal cultural change and inclusive language.

Why is it important to include individuals involved in the criminal justice system in DEI strategies?

• They are often ignored in corporate discussions.

• They have no impact on workplace diversity.

• They are already well-represented in corporations.

• They are the majority of the workforce.

What is one of the main challenges faced by justice-involved individuals when seeking employment?

• Overqualification for available positions.

• Lack of skills and qualifications.

• Employer bias against criminal records.

• High competition in the job market.

What step did American Family Insurance take to support justice-involved individuals in their hiring process?

• Provided free transportation to work.

• Offered free housing to new hires.

• Increased salaries for all employees.

• Removed criminal history questions from job applications.

How can partnerships with educational programs in prisons benefit corporations?

• By increasing the diversity of the talent pool.

• By lowering the company's tax obligations.

• By improving the company's public image.

• By reducing training costs for new hires.

What is a common misconception about the quality of candidates in Fair Chance hiring?

• They are less qualified than other candidates.

• They are more likely to leave the job.

• They require more training than others.

• They are less motivated to work.

What language is recommended to use when referring to justice-involved individuals?

• Offenders

• Criminals

• Ex-convicts

• Justice-involved or returning citizens

What should be the primary focus when considering a candidate for a job role?

• Their criminal history

• Their skills and qualifications

• Their age and gender

• Their previous job titles

Why is it important to provide a path for career growth for justice-involved employees?

• To ensure they remain in entry-level positions.

• To support their long-term success and integration.

• To comply with legal requirements.

• To prevent them from leaving the company.

What cultural adjustment might justice-involved employees need help with?

• Adapting to a self-directed work environment

• Learning new technical skills

• Improving communication skills

• Understanding corporate hierarchy

What is the ultimate goal of including criminal justice involvement in DEI strategies?

• To promote equity and reconciliation

• To reduce employee turnover

• To enhance community relations

• To increase company profits