…By Henry George for TDPel Media.
mployers should hire more ex-offenders to help fill Britain’s 1.1 million job vacancies, a new report argues.
The year-long study found that the UK is “facing one of the worst labour shortages in its history” and argues the best solution is for bosses to target the vast numbers of people that are commonly overlooked for jobs.
“Simultaneously, there are millions of individuals from communities that have been historically excluded, including people with disabilities, prison leavers, and single parents who face difficulties in finding flexible employment opportunities.”
“There are millions of potential workers who are rarely given a chance because they may have disabilities, criminal records or are neurodivergent.
Roisin Currie, chief executive of Greggs, said: “We’re passionate about people and believe that everyone deserves the chance to thrive in employment.
“I have seen first hand how looking past such issues, and hiring on talent and character alone, not only benefits society by giving people a second chance, but helps businesses thrive too.”