Ep 393: Hiring From Marginalised Groups
b"For many years I've been reading about the work UK retailer Timpson does to hire ex-offenders and other marginalised groups. What they do is a win win win situation. It's a win for the ex-offenders who get a job, it's a win for society as employment is a crucial part of breaking the re-offending cycle, and it's a win for Timpson as they get access to a large talent pool.\\n\\nNow more than ever, employers need to be challenging traditional policies and beliefs to think differently about hiring. With that in mind, I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Darren Burns, Timpson's National Recruitment Manager and Head of The Timpson foundation, to the show. As well as running Timpson's own ex-offender hiring initiatives, Darren also advisors other companies looking to do the same, and he has some unique experience and advice to share\\n\\nIn the interview, we discuss:\\n\\nThe work of The Timpson Foundation\\n\\nTimpson's motivations behind recruiting ex-offenders\\n\\nBreaking the re-offending cycle\\n\\nWorking with prisons in the recruiting process\\n\\nThe benefits of employing ex-offenders\\n\\nAdvice to other employers\\n\\nAccelerator prisons and prison reform\\n\\nWhat's next for Timpson\\n\\nListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts."