Podcast 217: Willing and able: Unlocking opportunities for prison leavers
CIPD1 Huhti 2025

Podcast 217: Willing and able: Unlocking opportunities for prison leavers

People with past criminal convictions are a proven source of loyal, capable employees. Yet despite clear benefits, stigma – within business and society – continues to prevent many from finding meaningful work. Our research shows only 17% of prison leavers can secure a job within a year of release. So, what can employers do to offer a second chance and bring more prison leavers safely into our workplaces?Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests—Jacob Hill, Managing Director and Founder of Offploy; Alison Bell, People and Communications Director at Project Leaders Ltd; and Sally Eley, Head of CIPD Trust—as we explore how employers can rethink recruitment, reduce bias, and focus on skills and potential over past mistakes. ---Download the CIPD Trust guide to hiring people with convictions:cipdtrust.org/recruiting-employing-and-retaining-people-with-convictions/Asses your organisation's current readiness to employ individuals with criminal convictions with Offploy's quiz for employers:www.offploy.org/employ

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