Oklahoma City has received national attention recently for its expansion in both population and business. This year our city ranked among the top 25 locations in the nation to start a business. Trends indicate that growth will continue for the foreseeable future. To ensure a reliable workforce pool, several organizations are taking the proactive approach of utilizing fair-chance hiring practices to attain skilled and invaluable employees.
Fair-chance hiring refers to the practice of hiring qualified job candidates despite low-level, nonviolent, criminal offenses they committed in the past. Countless studies show that doing so is beneficial for communities, businesses and economies.
Locke Supply Co. Director of Talent and Recruitment Katherine Paciga said incorporating fair-chance hiring practices has helped the company grow as one of the state’s major employers.
“Locke Supply was made in Oklahoma and has been around for decades. We are a great company that offers great benefits and is employee-owned. Why not offer the opportunity to join our business to people who want a second chance?” Paciga said.
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