Recently, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) released a series of new videos highlighting fair or second chance hiring, a practice where employers hire individuals with justice- involved backgrounds. Studies show that, compared to the general workforce, justice-involved individuals have lower turnover rates, lower absenteeism and higher retention rates. Those advantages allow businesses to control operational overhead while continuing to grow and be successful. NEW VIDEOS SHOWCASE THE BENEFITS OF FAIR CHANCE HIRING
The videos spotlight employers in central Oklahoma that are becoming a fair-chance employer by offering equal employment opportunities to justice- involved individuals. They are: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma (RFBO), Diversion Hub and Oklahoma County Treatment Courts. For some job seekers, the journey begins with CJAC partner OKC Metro Alliance. Its Firstep program provides recovery services and prepares clients to successfully re-enter the workforce. OKC Metro Alliance collaborates with RFBO, which runs one of the largest warehouses in Oklahoma City. Fair chance employees handle various tasks from forklift operation to food distribution preparation as well as supervision and management roles.
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