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Policy briefing, Press releaseMore employers open to hiring people with convictions, but prejudice still rife
New research from charity Working Chance into hiring managers’ attitudes towards people with criminal convictions has revealed that almost twice as many employers (45%) would, hypothetically, recruit someone with a conviction compared to 25% in 2010.
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BlogCode-switching and concrete ceilings: how racism in the workplace affects Black women
Imagine if every day at work was a battle between being your ‘real self’ and your ‘work self’. For Black History Month, we take a deep-dive into Black women's experiences at work.
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Blog, Policy briefingOn being a 'good woman’: Stigma, relationships and desistance’
Desistance from crime means any moves away from offending. Until recently most research has focused on the desistance experiences of white men. But what do women need and how do their needs and experiences differ? This guest blog, written for Working Chance by Úna Barr and Natalie Rutter explores women's desistance and the notion of the 'good woman'.
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BlogThe Google Effect: Can I remove online articles about my convictions?
It can be upsetting and confusing when you find online articles that discuss your conviction. This blog tells you how you might go about applying for some of that information to be removed so that employers won't find it if they do a quick Google search for you when you apply for a job.
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Case studyStella's story
When she came to Working Chance ready to make a change in August of 2021, Stella* hadn’t worked in almost 20 years. Meet her now.
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BlogWalk your own path to help women with convictions on the road to brighter futures
We are inviting supporters to take on two exceptional new paths this September, in the form of significant outdoor challenge events in wonderful countryside to stretch their own capabilities, create amazing memories and raise funds for a unique and transformational charity.
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Blog, Policy briefingMore than a warning: Why cautions are more serious than you might think
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) bill – currently in its final stages – is set to introduce a new type of caution which will be disclosed on basic checks for three months; the kind that any employer can do, for any job. We talk about cautions, and what they mean for criminal records.
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Policy briefing#BetterBenefits launches today
On Thursday 24 February 2022, Working Chance is delighted to present Fighting for a Better Benefits System.