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Date Published
Author
Checkr Editor
Word count
718
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Checkr is committed to raising awareness about fairness in hiring and expanding diversity and belonging objectives to include fair chance practices for organizations. In March 2021, Checkr collaborated with Denver and Bay Area partners on virtual events that amplified the value of fair chance hiring, resulting in resounding themes including the importance of giving people second chances after completing their time and debts to society. The events brought together stakeholders from business, nonprofit, and public sectors, featuring speakers like Jeffrey Korzenik who highlighted the benefits of fair chance hiring for businesses and communities. Checkr's efforts aim to educate businesses on incorporating fair chance hiring into their diversity and belonging initiatives, promoting a more equitable assessment in the hiring process and recognizing where injustices exist in the American criminal justice system.