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Harley Blakeman
Feb 5, 20241 min read
Introducing the Fair-Chance Hiring Guidebook from Honest Jobs
Introducing the Fair-Chance Hiring Guidebook from Honest Jobs - a free, step-by-step guide for employers on how to implement fair-chance...
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Harley Blakeman
Feb 5, 20243 min read
How to Use the Honest Jobs Reentry Navigator
Honest Jobs’ powerful Reentry Navigator effortlessly connects your clients to thousands of background-friendly jobs and essential...
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Harley Blakeman
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Honest Jobs Introduces 'Export Jobs to PDF Feature' for Reentry Navigator
Honest Jobs, the nation's largest fair-chance job board, has unveiled an exciting new feature for Reentry Navigator. The introduction of...
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Harley Blakeman
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Introducing the New Candidate Search for Employers
Honest Jobs continues to pioneer innovative solutions for fair-chance employers, and we are thrilled to introduce our latest game-changer...
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Harley Blakeman
Sep 27, 20231 min read
R&R Head Labs creates opportunities for barbers who deserve a second chance
R&R Head Labs believes that a great haircut can truly make a difference. They create opportunities for barbers who deserve a fair chance...
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Harley Blakeman
Sep 20, 20231 min read
Government agencies creating barriers for people with criminal backgrounds
It is already difficult to return to society after incarceration. However, additional barriers are set for people who have already paid...
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Harley Blakeman
Sep 15, 20233 min read
"No matter what, you're hiring all different types of people" - Billey
With the help of Honest Jobs, Billey now has the chance to support himself and work towards his ultimate career goal of becoming an...
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Harley Blakeman
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Barriers to employment prevent formerly incarcerated people from supporting their families
Molly Ingram’s article in WSHU highlights findings from a report made by an advocacy group, called Connecticut Voices for Children. The...
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Harley Blakeman
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Honest Jobs with Aventiv Technologies aim to eliminate the digital divide for incarcerated people
Aventiv Technologies is partnering with justice-impacted entrepreneurs to launch Justice Sandbox. Justice Sandbox aims to help...
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Harley Blakeman
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Considering people with backgrounds, the risk of negligent hiring is a lot lower than many believe
The “Second Chance Employment: Addressing Concerns About Negligent Hiring Liability” report found that the risk of negligent hiring is...
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Harley Blakeman
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Housing: Win-win for returning citizens and CA homeowners
The Homecoming Project was created by Impact Justice, a nonprofit organization in California. The project addresses the challenges that...
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Harley Blakeman
Aug 1, 20232 min read
"I'm very hopeful for my future.” - Donna
Donna is thrilled that there are still companies out there who will listen to her story and recognize that she is a valuable person with...
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Harley Blakeman
Jul 27, 20231 min read
Why's the cannabis industry so White?
Recreational cannabis was legalized in Colorado in 2012, and the state continues to be a model of how legalization can generate sizable...
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Harley Blakeman
Jul 18, 20231 min read
How hard it is to reenter society after incarceration? Very.
A reentry simulation by the U.S. Department of Justice aims to help participants understand challenges people face after being released...
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Harley Blakeman
Jul 11, 20231 min read
There's a need for more reentry support for women
Tonie Willis is the Founder and Executive Director of Ardella’s House, a residential facility for formerly incarcerated women. Their goal...
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Harley Blakeman
Jul 5, 20231 min read
RECTIFY Inc., a trauma-informed peer support reentry organization
Desmond Haneef was arrested when he was 19 and got out at the age of 39. Since being released in May 2022, he decided to help people like...
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Harley Blakeman
Jun 27, 20231 min read
The criminalized origins of Pride
Many people are generally familiar with the origins of Pride Month, celebrated in June each year. This includes the Stonewall Inn, a gay...
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Harley Blakeman
Jun 22, 20233 min read
"I've been like a commercial for Honest Jobs" - David
Some employers take advantage of people who have a criminal record, knowing that they face barriers to employment elsewhere. David...
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Harley Blakeman
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Work in reentry? Our Support Tool is designed for you
For reentry organizations, non-profit organizations, workforce agencies, probation and parole offices, we have exciting news. Honest Jobs...
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Harley Blakeman
Jun 15, 20233 min read
"Our records don't speak for us" - Jasmin
Jasmin had difficulties finding a job where they prioritized her qualifications and experience, rather than her criminal record. However,...
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