HR and Employer speeches and Presentations
Beyond Second Chances: Creating a Workplace Where Justice-Impacted Employees Thrive
Hiring justice-impacted individuals is more than just offering a second chance—it’s about creating an environment where they can succeed and contribute meaningfully to your organization. In this compelling and actionable presentation, workforce development and reentry expert Ty Reed will guide you through practical strategies to support employees with criminal convictions. Drawing on years of experience and real-world success stories, Ty will show you how to foster a culture of inclusivity, address common challenges, and unlock the untapped potential of justice-impacted talent in your workforce.
Overcoming Bias: How to address unconscious bias and build trust with justice-impacted employees.
Practical ways to provide employees the tools and resources to succeed, including mentoring, clear expectations, and growth opportunities.
Insights into creating a supportive workplace culture that reduces turnover and increases employee engagement.
Key ADA and EEOC guidelines to protect your company while fostering inclusivity.
Data-driven reasons why hiring and supporting justice-impacted employees is good for your bottom line and company reputation.
Length: 60 minutes to 75 minutes. Great for HR professionals and employers who have hired justice-impacted individuals in the past or are open to it in the future
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Taking Bias Out of the Box: How Curiosity Can Help Address Recruitment and Build overlooked forms of diversity
In this engaging, thought-provoking, and often humorous presentation, Ty draws on his personal journey and natural storytelling ability to create a powerful connection with audiences. He illustrates how bias hinders organizations from achieving their full potential through relatable anecdotes, sharp insights, and moments of levity. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of:
The difference between bias and prejudice
How "the box" continues to impact hiring today
The number one way to overcome bias in hiring
The benefits of hiring people with criminal convictions
The most important question to ask when evaluating candidates with criminal convictions
Length: 60 to 90 minutes. Great for employers, executives, workforce development staff that work with employers, or HR professionals.
This can be paired with a 60- or 90-minute workshop focused on how to craft second-chance hiring policies that work for specific businesses and a discussion of scenarios companies might face
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CREATING SAFE HAVENS AT WORK: THE ROLE OF MANAGERS AND EMPLOYERS IN PROMOTING mental health and RECOVERY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTS
Did you know that over 10% of the US population has had some sort of substance use or mental health issue at some point in their lives? This means that employers need to be aware of the challenges and opportunities involved in creating workplace cultures that support people who have overcome - and those who may still be dealing with - these hurdles. In this presentation, attendees will learn:
The prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD), also known as addiction, and mental health concerns in the workplace
Why the company EAP cannot be the only solution
The substantial cost to employers of SUD and poor worker mental health
How managers can create psychological safety at work
Length: 60 minutes. Great for employers, managers, or HR professionals.
This can be paired with a 60- to 90-minute workshop in which attendees will consider their company’s environment and draft policies to take back to their organizations.