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How a Retailer Built a Career Ladder for Formerly Incarcerated Talent
In Episode 50 of The Diversity Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna examine how grocery chain Giant Eagle partnered with the nonprofit Operation Better Start to create a structured career pathway for formerly incarcerated individuals. They discuss the specifics of the program, which starts with a 12-week paid transitional role and leads to full-time employment with benefits, training, and promotion opportunities. The hosts analyze retention rates, the business case for second-chance hiring, and how the program addresses both systemic barriers and labor shortages. Luna challenges Lucas on…
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