Trent Griffin-Braaf: The Benefits and Myths of Hiring Formerly Incarcerated People
When you think about your company's DEI efforts, are formerly incarcerated people in that equation? Probably not, right? Most companies shy away from hiring returning citizens for fear they can't be trusted, will not deliver value, or won't show up. And you would be wrong.
Today, Trent Griffin-Braaf shares his story, breaks apart negative stereotypes, and tells us about the many benefits of hiring such individuals. Trent explains how he saw transportation as a way to fight poverty and create more equity in employment, housing, and education in areas that need the most support.
We talk about…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.