We're experts on women in the criminal justice system, and the recruitment and employment of people with convictions. Media enquiries to media@workingchance.org or 07860 940455
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BlogGoal setting and career coaching: the first step to reaching your goals is to set them
Getting your life back on track after a conviction can be a challenge but, setting yourself goals and getting some support can really ease the pressure.
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BlogMOTHER'S DAY 2023: Mums making it work
"Yes, I want a career for me so I can feel like I’ve achieved something and I’m winning, but I’m gonna win even more if I can help my son. That’s the goal for me as a mother, I don’t want him to struggle as much as I have. If I can make life easier for him, I will."
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Blog, Case studyDainya's story
“That’s thing about Working Chance”, says Dainya, “I know that there’s always someone there I can call on.”
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Blog, CampaignWhat do women with convictions need to thrive at work? #IWD2023
Every day we're inspired by the women who come through our doors, and the careers they go on to build. To mark International Women's Day, we're celebrating women and their achievements.
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Blog, Policy briefingSolidarity, equality and opportunity: new publication explores how we can create a better criminal justice system for women
We’re delighted to share our expertise in the new Fabian Women’s Network publication: ‘Solidarity, equality and opportunity: creating strong social justice systems for women’.
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BlogBreaking down barriers at Thames Water
"For any organisation thinking about hiring women with convictions but aren’t sure, I’d say talk with the Working Chance team because they will put all and any fears that you have to bed."
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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.