Company
Date Published
Author
Checkr Editor
Word count
567
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The United States has nearly 25% of the world's prison population despite only making up close to 5% of the global population, with one in three people having a past criminal record. This community includes ambitious individuals who can be valuable team members but are consistently overlooked for jobs due to their past record. Checkr is a mission-driven technology company that aims to level the playing field by designing technology to create opportunities for all. The company's "Background Checks for a Fairer Future" campaign seeks to raise awareness about fair chance hiring, share resources, and invite companies to learn more about its background check technology and fairness tools. By promoting fair chance practices, Checkr hopes to impact people's lives and communities, offering a meaningful way to widen talent funnels and advance social justice and racial equity through the routine act of hiring.