Unlocking Hidden Talent: The Power of Second-Chance Hiring with Jeff Korzenik

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Jeff Korzenik. Jeff is the Chief Economist for Fifth Third Bank and a leading voice on one of the most overlooked issues in our economy.His focus is on helping bring people with criminalrecords back into the workforce.In his book, Untapped Talent, Jeff makes a compelling case for why second-chance hiring isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s one of the smartest business strategies leaders can embrace.Join us as Jeff shares the data, stories, and practical steps that can help leaders better understand the economy and tap into this hidden talent pool while transforming both lives and organizations.

Timestamps:

00:00 Jeff Korzenik's Intro

00:43 Welcome Jeff Korzenik

00:55 "Second Chance Hiring" Background

03:56 The Risks Of Second Chance Hiring

05:35 Stepping Into The Second Chance Hiring World

07:29 Resistance To Second Chance Hiring

08:49 Business Case For Second Chance Hiring

10:18 Effects On The Macro Economy

11:43 Servant Leadership Perspective On Wall Street

14:31 Can This Work In My Industry?

16:42 Finding Employers That Give A Second Chance

17:14 Helping People Not To Re-Offend

19:29 Countering Prisons As A Place Of Hopelessness

21:31 Encouraging People To Get Involved

22:59 Defy Ventures And Other Nonprofits

23:44 Common Questions About The Economy

26:12 Economic Trends For The Public To Study

27:30 Are You Hopeful?

29:54 Market Moving On Emotions

31:35 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

36:33 Three Rules For Young Professionals

36:49 Why A Servant Leadership Podcast Is Important

37:15 Closing

Jeff Korzenik Information:Defy Ventures - https://defyventures.org/our-story-main/our-story

Second Chance Business Coalition - https://secondchancebusinesscoalition.org/

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