How gig work is helping formerly incarcerated workers find fulfilling careers

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As companies struggle to fill open positions, there’s an entire demographic eager to get back into the workforce. But employers may need to have an open mind and an updated perspective on hiring those with criminal backgrounds. 

More than 500,000 individuals return to their communities from prison each year, according to the Center for Employment Opportunity (CEO). These workers are seeking employment and the opportunity for economic mobility, but without the right support, that chance will remain out of reach. 

Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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