consulting services for employers

Is your company looking for expertise to help with hiring or retention? or ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT HOW TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYEES WHO SUFFER FROM SUBSTANCE ISSUES? we can help

Second Chance hiring Consulting

Many organizations are open to providing opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal backgrounds but don’t know where to start. If your organization is curious about how you can have more inclusive hiring practices, take advantage of possible tax benefits, and build a more robust workforce, we should talk.

 Our services include:

  • In-depth review and consulting to determine if second-chance employment is a good fit for your organization

  • Review of your current hiring practices

  • How to move from a “case-by-case” model of hiring to having a bias-free system to evaluate and select second chance applicants

  • Identification of community organizations and programs that can help you source qualified candidates

  • Recruiting and retention strategies

  • Recommendations on how to make job postings more accessible to people with criminal records

Workplace Return Support for Employees with Substance Issues 

Through the use of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and health insurance that offers coverage for substance treatment, many employers do a good job of supporting workers who struggle with substance use or need to take a leave of absence to address their issues.

Unfortunately, there is very little formal support for the employee when they return to work. By offering our “Reclaim My Career” program to your employees, you can help them make the transition back to the job, re-acclimate them into the workplace, and help them rebuild their reputations within the workforce. This kind of outreach can have a ripple effect, as coworkers witness fellow employees being valued and supported.

 
 

We recently had the opportunity to have Ty Reed train our team around how to support youth and young adult job seekers in disclosing their criminal backgrounds to employers.  This is a crucial coaching topic for employment program personnel to master, as conviction histories are a massive barrier hindering many from getting into the workforce.  Ty’s training was easy to understand and covered all the elements we needed; additionally, Ty was able to modify the training to specifically address the population we are serving.  From the moment I met Ty, I experienced him to be professional, prepared, and very flexible to work with; he clearly has expertise in this field and is a superb trainer.  I would highly recommend Ty to anyone seeking to become more proficient in helping individuals address employment barriers.

— Leslie Horton, Director of Employment and Training, YMCA Social Impact Center

Info for Employers

Advice
What is the Easiest Way for an Employer to Show That They Have Inclusive Hiring Practices?
equal opportunity, employment, second chance, hiring, employers
What is the Easiest Way for an Employer to Show That They Have Inclusive Hiring Practices?
equal opportunity, employment, second chance, hiring, employers

Employers do a great job of having equal employment opportunity statements, in accordance with their principles (and the law).

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equal opportunity, employment, second chance, hiring, employers
Should My Company Have a Mental Health/Wellness Policy?
mental health, wellness, employees, employers
Should My Company Have a Mental Health/Wellness Policy?
mental health, wellness, employees, employers

Yes! it is important for your employees to know that your company cares about them being their best at home and at work.

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mental health, wellness, employees, employers
Employing and Managing People with Addictions
SHRM, employees, management, addiction, employment, employers
Employing and Managing People with Addictions
SHRM, employees, management, addiction, employment, employers

For businesses and managers of people, it can be tricky to know the do’s and don’ts of doing what is best for employees with substance issues and working in the interests of the company as well.

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SHRM, employees, management, addiction, employment, employers
How Can an Employer Spot Signs of Substance Abuse in an Employee?
alcohol, drugs, employees, employers, signs, recognize, hybrid, virtual
How Can an Employer Spot Signs of Substance Abuse in an Employee?
alcohol, drugs, employees, employers, signs, recognize, hybrid, virtual

The answer to this used to be pretty straightforward in a world where workers went to the office on a regular basis. Employers could look for visual cues, such as a haggard appearance, disheveled clothing, or the smell of alcohol.

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alcohol, drugs, employees, employers, signs, recognize, hybrid, virtual
How Can Employers Help Workers Who Have Gone to Treatment Return to Work?
recovery, employment, employers, return to work, support, accommodations
How Can Employers Help Workers Who Have Gone to Treatment Return to Work?
recovery, employment, employers, return to work, support, accommodations

Employee Assistance Programs and health insurance companies do a wonderful job of providing treatment for employees who need help with substance issues. However, there is virtually no formal support offered after the employee completes (or leaves) treatment and returns to the workplace.

How can employers help their employees reacclimate to the workplace?

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recovery, employment, employers, return to work, support, accommodations