Widening talent pool | Hiring ex-offenders could be the key to acute talent shortages

The world has huge demographics of rarely-utilised talent.

From retirees who can be tempted back, to graduates with few qualifications, but a hunger to learn, by revising your talent strategy and rethinking what ‘good’ looks like, your business may be able to corner a market that is ready to contribute to your success.

One of these key demographics, which gets overlooked only too often, is ex-offenders.

By tapping into this talent pool, companies may not only contribute to reducing reoffending rates (often from necessity for non-violent crimes), but also benefit from a diverse workforce equipped with unique perspectives and skills.