Fair chance hiring is not charity. It is a talent strategy. Millions of qualified people are screened out before anyone reads their resume, and employers who look past the checkbox consistently find loyal, high performing team members.
Compliance matters too. Many states and cities now regulate when and how you can ask about conviction history, what you must consider, and what notices you owe candidates. Getting the sequence wrong can be costly.
Start with a structured interview process, job related criteria for any background review, and training for every hiring manager. You will widen your talent pool and lower your risk at the same time.
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