Business leaders across the country are finding ways to reduce barriers to employment. Corporations like Total Wine & More, Starbucks, Home Depot, American Airlines, Koch Industries and Under Armour have created hiring practices inclusive of people with criminal records. Smaller companies, including Butterball Farms, Dave’s Killer Bread, and Haley House Bakery, have found qualified talent by tapping into this pool of job seekers.

 

Research by economists confirms that hiring people with records is simply smart business. Retention rates are higher, turnover is lower, and employees with criminal records are more loyal. Given the costs associated with turnover and recruitment, researchers have found that “employees with a criminal background are in fact a better pool for employers.” - Getting back to Business (ACLU)