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“Finding the Words: The Story of Voices from Inside” - New documentary!
On January 28, the Academy of Music in Northampton hosted the premier of the documentary “Finding the Words: The Story of Voices from...

Harley Blakeman
Feb 6, 20231 min read


"Just because they say you are a criminal on paper, don't mean you are a criminal in life." - Marcus
Marcus was looking for a job for three long years before he found Honest Jobs. Using Honest Jobs, he found a company within a month where...

Harley Blakeman
Jan 24, 20233 min read


At many U.S. jails, contacting loved ones is unaffordable
Jails in almost all states charge people for phone calls up to a dollar per minute. This makes it difficult for incarcerated individuals...

Harley Blakeman
Jan 23, 20231 min read


Premium Feature: Hire faster by sponsoring your jobs
To make it easier for job seekers to find you and ensure your job posts get the most visibility, we recommend sponsoring your jobs on our...

Harley Blakeman
Jan 23, 20231 min read


Fair-chance hiring TED Salon presentation by Nyra Jordan
Nyra Jordan is an impact investor and social justice activist. In her TED Salon presentation, she discusses why it is important to give a...

Harley Blakeman
Jan 18, 20231 min read


"You'll eventually get a yes and Honest Jobs is where you get that." - Shianne
Shianne was looking for a job over a year when she found Honest Jobs. Her barrier? A theft charge from 10 years ago. Fortunately, she...

Harley Blakeman
Jan 12, 20232 min read


Our revolutionary Conflix™ helps make Honest Jobs THE BEST fair-chance hiring platform
Our revolutionary Conflix™ feature significantly differentiates the Honest Jobs platform for both justice-impacted job seekers and...

Harley Blakeman
Jan 11, 20232 min read


"Nobody wants to work anymore" is not new. And it's not true.
Although Honest Jobs doesn't usually quote Snopes, we appreciate their help in dispelling the myth that "Nobody wants to work." Their...

Harley Blakeman
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Honest Jobs 2022 year in review:
Honest Jobs is the nation's leading fair-chance employment platform. We accomplished a lot in 2022, and we're for more growth nationwide...

Harley Blakeman
Jan 2, 20231 min read


Make fair-chance hiring a New Year's resolution
Every December, people make resolutions about things to do differently to be happier, healthier, or otherwise better off in the new year....

Harley Blakeman
Dec 27, 20221 min read


Jobs for the Future's investment in Honest Jobs
JFF Ventures invested in Honest Jobs to help scale fair-chance hiring nationally. Founder and CEO Harley Blakeman is on a mission to make...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 20, 20222 min read


It's time to reevaluate your background checks - Fast Company
If every unemployed American found a job today, the country would still have an astounding four million unfilled positions. A recent Fast...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 19, 20222 min read


"I do have something on my record, but that does not define the person I am." - Chelsea
Chelsea mentions that on top of dealing with mental health issues deriving from incarceration, it is extremely difficult to accept...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 15, 20222 min read


The Colorado Sun: Honest Jobs unlocks opportunities for justice-involved job seekers in Colorado
The article by Tamara Chuang in the Colorado Sun highlights how Honest Jobs provides better employment opportunities for people impacted...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 13, 20221 min read


Bail for the holidays: Give the gift of freedom
Hundreds of thousands of people are in jail, pre-trial, separated from their families, simply because they cannot afford to pay bail. You...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 12, 20221 min read


"When justice-involved individuals are given the opportunity, they don’t waste it"
Cara Plus and McKinsey & Company partnered to publish one of the largest studies about what frontline employees want and what employers...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 6, 20221 min read


Unique holiday gifts: Original artwork by incarcerated individuals
Art for Redemption showcases original artwork created by incarcerated artists across the United States, offering the opportunity for them...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 5, 20221 min read


"It was nice that I could give them my side of the story. It’s because of you guys." - Juan
Juan has great work experience. His felony record was the only reason he was searching for a job for about 8 months without success. Once...

Harley Blakeman
Dec 5, 20223 min read


Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub helped Honest Jobs become the largest fair-chance employment hub
Harley Blakeman’s entrepreneurial journey was strongly affected by his past experiences. He had a difficult upbringing, which led him to...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 29, 20221 min read


"Honest Jobs was a lot different. It was actually better than I could have expected." - Alex
Alex didn't realize how much a criminal background would jeopardize getting and maintaining stable employment. Using Honest Jobs, he got...

Harley Blakeman
Nov 23, 20223 min read
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