Employing Ex-Offenders by CIPD
A third of businesses state that they are unable to address skills gaps in their workforce, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Thinking outside the box about recruitment and exploring new talent pools can help overcome such challenges.
Only 17% of ex-offenders manage to get a job within a year of release
3 out of 4 people would be comfortable buying from a business that employs ex-offenders
Ex-offenders who get a job after prison are up to 9 percentage points less likely to reoffend
81% of people think that businesses employing ex-offenders are making a positive contribution to society
86% of employers of ex-offenders rate them as good at their job
92% of employers say diverse recruitment has enhanced their reputation, helping them win new contracts