Hiring ex-offenders? The case of Ban the Box

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 501-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakari N. Griffith ◽  
Nicole C. Jones Young
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Criminal History ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Criminal Records ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hiring Managers ◽  
Hr Management ◽  
Narrative Interview ◽  
Cost Characteristics

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify factors that affect how managers assess the importance of criminal history for job seekers with criminal records in Ban the Box states. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a phenomenological investigative approach to examine narrative interview data obtained from 18 human resource (HR) professionals in organizations in five Ban the Box states. Findings Contrary to previous research, the findings presented in this paper show that managers are inclined to hire applicants with a criminal history. However, study findings indicate that those hiring decisions are positively influenced by: perceived value of criminal history; concerns about safety and cost; characteristics of the offense; motivation to hire; and evidence of applicant growth. Furthermore, a lack of systematic evaluation processes among hiring managers may present a barrier to employment. Originality/value This paper explores a poorly understood area of the HR management and employment inclusion literatures – the identification of factors that influence evaluations of applicants with a criminal history.

Criminal history and the workplace: a pathway forward

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 494-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole C. Jones Young ◽  
Ann Marie Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Employee Selection ◽  
Criminal History ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Criminal Records ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relevant Topic ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Specific Barriers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to summarize some of the key gaps in knowledge regarding the use of criminal records in employee selection and post-hire challenges that those with a criminal record may continue to face. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a general review and introduction to the special issue on criminal history and employment. Findings The authors suggest that understanding the “what,” “how,” “why” and “who” may provide researchers with increased clarity regarding the relevance and use of criminal records within the employee selection process. Research limitations/implications The authors encourage researchers to explore the management constructs and theories to understand how they may operate and affect this population upon entry into the workplace. Additionally, the authors discuss some of the methodological challenges and considerations related to conducting research on this population. Originality/value While researchers continue to seek and better understand the experiences of job seekers with criminal records and specific barriers to fulfilling work, there are many aspects of the pre- and post-employment experience that are not yet well examined. This paper provides a pathway forward for management researchers within the area of criminal history and employment, an understudied yet relevant topic.

Researchers offer framework researchers to study effects of criminal history on workplace outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 7-9
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Criminal History ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Criminal Records ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Population Means ◽  
Criminal Convictions ◽  
Workplace Experiences ◽  
Unique Nature ◽  
Workplace Outcomes

Purpose The authors wanted to advise researchers about the questions that remain to be answered about workplace experiences of people with criminal convictions. Design/methodology/approach They reviewed the existing literature, but then put forward advice in three categories and pointed out the gaps that need filling. This is an area that has not been researched much. Findings The co-authors believe the unique nature of this population means special solutions must be found. They recommended focusing on the questions of “what”, “how”, “why” and “who” in an attempt to clarify the relevance of criminal records to the selection process. They also encourage researchers to consider the perspectives of the job seekers themselves as well as the employers. Because of the difficulties in obtaining large samples, they advise researchers to focus more on their objectives rather than size. Originality/value There has been so little research about this population, but it is an important area because it affects millions of people's lives.

Rethinking companies’ culture through knowledge management lens during Industry 5.0 transition

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Cillo ◽  
Gian Luca Gregori ◽  
Lucia Michela Daniele ◽  
Francesco Caputo ◽  
Nathalie Bitbol-Saba
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Time Horizon ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hr Management ◽  
Support Organizations

Purpose Through the human resources (HR) and knowledge management (KM) perspective as human-centric processes, the aim of this study is to explore how companies’ engagement in diversity (DIV), inclusion (INC) and people empowerment (PEMP) policies influences companies’ organizational performance, to support organizations in the shift to the Industry 5.0 framework. Design/methodology/approach Combining the HR management and the KM-driven organizational culture, a conceptual model is proposed for explaining companies’ higher organizational performance. Proposed hypotheses are tested with reference to a set of listed international companies traced by Refinitiv on a five-year time horizon (2016–2020) through 24,196 firm-year observations. Findings This research shows that companies engaged in DIV policies, INC practices and PEMP through education have higher profitability and are more valued by capital markets’ investors. Originality/value This paper draws attention to the need to overcome the reductionist view of HR and rethink KM architecture to cope with the growing challenge of HR integration according to the Industry 5.0 paradigm.

Recruiting passionate job seekers for better performance

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jannifer Gregory David
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Human Resource Professionals ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Linear Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Job Searches ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Work Passion

PurposeThis research examines how job seekers' levels of harmonious work passion (HWP) and obsessive work passion (OWP) affect the importance job seekers place upon job and organizational elements in recruiting messages.Design/methodology/approachEmployees who had recently completed job searches read multiple recruiting messages and ranked the importance of different elements in the messages.FindingsGeneral linear modeling found statistical differences between the importance of recruiting message elements for participants with varying levels of HWP and OWP.Research limitations/implicationsThe participants were information technology, engineering and human resource professionals limiting the generalizability of these results to other professions.Practical implicationsRecruiters should vary the information in their recruiting messages depending on the levels of HWP and OWP they want to attract to their applicant pools.Originality/valueThis research adds harmonious and obsessive work passion to the constructs considered in the recruiting message development process.

Immigrant stereotypes and differential screening

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 921-938
Author(s):  
Jason R. Lambert ◽  
Ekundayo Y. Akinlade
Keyword(s):  
Differential Screening ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hiring Managers ◽  
Technology Sector ◽  
Correspondence Study ◽  
Job Ads ◽  
E Mail

Purpose There has been an increasing number of allegations of discrimination toward US employees and anecdotal indications of immigrant employee exploitation in the information technology sector. The purpose of this paper is to investigate if applicants’ work visa status causes native-born applicants to be treated differentially (less favorably) than foreign-born applicants. Design/methodology/approach A correspondence study design is used to observe differential screening processes by measuring the frequency of favorable job application responses received by foreign-born applicants compared to equally skilled native-born applicants. Findings Results from the study suggest that fictitious Asian foreign-born applicants who demonstrate the need for H-1B work visa sponsorship for employment receive significantly more favorable e-mail responses to job ads than US native-born applicants. Moreover, white native-born applicants are approximately 23 percent less likely than Asian foreign-born applicants to receive a request for an interview. Research limitations/implications Because of the chosen method, the research results may lack generalizability. The hypotheses should be tested further by targeting more geographical locations, a variety of industries and using qualitative methods in future research. Practical implications The paper includes implications for hiring managers who wish to reduce their liability for employment discrimination and foreign-born job seekers wishing to manage their expectations of the recruitment process. Originality/value This paper fulfills an identified need to empirically study how the work visa status of job seekers affects early recruitment as increasingly more anecdotal evidence of immigrant exploitation and discrimination in the technology sector is reported.

scholarly journals Men procuring sexual services from women: everyman or peculiar man?

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Birch ◽  
Jane Ireland
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
New South ◽  
Criminal History ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sex Worker ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Thrill Seeking ◽  
Sexual Services ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Do So

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore characteristics of men procuring sexual services from women. Design/methodology/approach – This is a quantitative study using questionnaires and purposive sampling. The sample was from New South Wales, Australia, and included brothels and outreach organisations where sex work is decriminalised. The participants were 309 men who reported procuring sexual services with women. Findings – Primary motivations for procurement included thrill/excitement and attractiveness of the sex worker. Cluster analysis identified five groups, the most frequent being those with a drive for exciting, thrill-seeking sex with an attractive partner and those with the same drive but not wanting investment. High proportions of men were married, in professional employment and did not present with a criminal history. Sexual experiences procured were conventional. Procurement presented as an enduring behaviour maintained across decades, commencing at a young age. Involvement in procurement preceded decriminalisation. Practical implications – The results do not support men's procurement as primarily “deviant”. Professionals may need to explicitly enquire about such behaviour where relevant to do so (e.g. in discussing sexual health) and in doing so ensure procurement is discussed as normative and not as unusual behaviour. Originality/value – Challenges any conceptualisation of procurement as deviant, extending the research base further by capturing users of such services as opposed to attitudes towards procurement.

Seeking out talent on social media

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-31
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – A three-step guide is offered to help prospective employers attract graduate job seekers by means of social media, particularly Facebook. Social media recruiting can pay off in several ways: First, employers have the advantage of speed. Second, they have broad and frequent access to college students. Employers will also reduce their overall college recruiting costs and, finally, employers can enhance their overall employment branding through the use of Facebook. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Returning to work after maternity leave

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 18-20
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hiring Managers ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Family Friendly ◽  
Returning To Work ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Despite increasing diversity and inclusion in the workplace, subtle subconscious biases and neosexist viewpoints persist, especially toward women returning to work following a maternity career-break. Hiring managers may view such women negatively; they perceive them to be less committed due to the challenges of working while balancing family responsibilities. Organizations offer various family-friendly initiatives such as support programs to help women return to work and maintain a work-life balance. Completing a support program helps to provide more information about skills and abilities following a break, which can help reduce ambiguities and discriminatory views when evaluating a woman’s resume. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

scholarly journals Is volunteering for everyone? Volunteering opportunities for young ex-offenders

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Kirby
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Criminal Records ◽  
London Borough ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Levels Of Support ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore volunteering opportunities for young adults with criminal records (“young ex-offenders”). Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted primarily in one London borough. It involved mapping volunteering opportunities for young ex-offenders and conducting in-depth interviews with young ex-offenders and practitioners from volunteer-involving organisations (VIOs) and resettlement organisations. Findings – Several perceived benefits of volunteering for young ex-offenders were identified; particularly in relation to “softer” outcomes such as building confidence, learning new skills and developing a routine. Perceived challenges focused on whether or not organisations were able to provide volunteers with adequate levels of support; concerns about levels of engagement among volunteers and confusion over safeguarding procedures, particularly in relation to the obtaining of Disclosure and Barring Checks. Originality/value – This paper offers practical insight into the scope of volunteering for young ex-offenders which may be of use to VIOs and resettlement organisations interested in providing such opportunities to young ex-offenders.

Criminal history of homicide offenders: a multi-dimensional analysis of criminal specialization

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carrie Trojan ◽  
Gabrielle Salfati
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Criminal History ◽  
Theoretical Construct ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Offender Profiling ◽  
Smallest Space Analysis ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Criminal Histories ◽  
History Of

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine how offenses co-occur in the backgrounds of homicide offenders and if identified groups of offenses reflect an underlying theoretical construct or theme; and to determine if offenders specialize in thematically similar offenses. Design/methodology/approach – The previous convictions of 122 single-victim homicide offenders were examined using smallest space analysis to identify groups of co-occurring offenses across offenders’ criminal histories. Findings – The results showed a thematic distinction between violent vs instrumental offenses and 84 percent of offenders specialized in offenses within a single dominant theme, suggesting that the framework can differentiate the majority of offenders’ criminal backgrounds. Possible sub-themes were identified that could suggest further demarcation of the themes and provide a more refined framework that may be of even greater utility in differentiating offenders. Research limitations/implications – This study utilized data from a single American city that may affect generalizability of the findings. The exclusion of a timeline for prior offending precludes consideration of offending escalation. Originality/value – The current study uses an alternative approach to conceptualize specialization according to how offenses co-occur in the backgrounds of homicide offenders. This approach is less restrictive than considering the offenses in isolation to one another and may be of greater utility in empirically derived offender profiling models. The thematic framework developed herein can act as a foundation for future studies.

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