Welcome
2024 workforce innovation conference attendees!

Welcome attendees!

FOR THE RESOURCE GUIDE WITH ALL THE STATS, INFO, AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING MY SECOND CHANCE HIRING PRESENTATION AT the event,
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To buy my book, “Second Chance Hiring: Human Resources Strategies to Lower Your Risk Through Inclusive Recruiting,” click here.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not limited to race and gender. Employers benefit by embracing a variety of backgrounds, including people in recovery from addiction and past criminal justice involvement.

Ty’s experience and insight can help you engage your employees and enhance your workforce. Fill out the contact form below to learn how ty can:

• Partner with you to review your job postings to make sure they are more inclusive and eliminate unnecessary qualifications

• Consult with your HR to determine what small changes in hiring policy and background checks your company can make to provide more opportunities to qualified and deserving candidates

• Make introductions in your local area to agencies and nonprofits and find a steady stream of work-ready job seekers

Recruitment

Taking Bias Out of The Box: how employers can use curiosity to solve hiring

Diversity isn’t limited to race and gender. This presentation focuses on how bias negatively impacts the hiring process, artificially limiting the applicant pool, and how bias keeps companies from realizing the greatest value from current employees. Additionally, Ty will cover how to use “stay interviews” to retain top talent. In this entertaining (and often humorous) speech, audiences will hear:

• How "the box" continues to impact hiring today;

• The number one way to overcome bias;

• Strategies for overcoming bias in hiring

• Length: 20 minutes, 40 minutes, or 60 minutes. Great for general business audiences, business owners and execs, managers, and HR professionals. This can be paired with a workshop focused on how to craft second-chance hiring policies that work for specific businesses.

BUILDING A RECOVERY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE: WHY IT’S MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER AND HOW TO DO IT

Did you know that over 10% of the US population has had some sort of substance use problem at some point in their lives? This means that employers need to be aware of the challenges and opportunities involved with creating workplace cultures that are supportive of people who have overcome, and may still be dealing with, these hurdles. in this presentation, attendees will learn:

• The #1 factor that determines whether an employee will ask for help with a substance or mental health issue

• How to address employees with suspected substance issues

• The legal rights of employees who are in recovery

• How to write a companywide statement about recovery and mental health

• Ways to establish recovery friendly workplace practices

Length: 45 minutes, and can be paired with a 60-minute workshop where attendees will construct their own policies to take back to their organizations. Great for HR professionals, frontline managers, and supervisors.

Navigating the Hazards of Addiction: Understanding the Risks and Knowing When to Seek Help

This presentation is designed to educate employees about the risks associated with addictive substances and how they can affect the brain. The presentation will cover a range of substances, including alcohol, drugs, and prescription medications. Attendees will learn about the effects of these substances on the brain and how they can lead to addiction. The presentation will also discuss how addiction can impact an individual's personal and professional life, including how it can lead to hitting rock bottom.

• To understand the risks associated with addictive substances and how they affect the brain.

• To recognize the signs of addiction and understand how addiction can impact personal and professional life.

• To identify strategies for preventing addiction and seeking help when necessary.

• To understand the importance of seeking help early and the resources available for individuals struggling with addiction.

  By the end of the presentation, attendees will have a better understanding of the risks associated with addictive substances and will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to recognize signs of addiction and seek help when necessary.

  Length: 45 minutes; slides are strongly recommended. Great for all employees.

Retention

Comebacks with Compassion: Increasing Retention with an Effective Return to Work Program

While most companies focus on recruiting, retention will become more critical in the next 24 months as worker movement from organization to organization continues. For various reasons, many employees will take extended leave and be separated from the business for a time. This informative presentation for HR staff and front-line managers will cover:

• The #1 issue managers face when an employee takes leave;

• The benefits to employers and employees of an effective Return to Work (RTW) plan;

• When the RTW process actually begins. (Hint: it's not when the employee returns to work.)

  Length: 45 minutes, slides strongly recommended. Great for HR professionals, business owners, and managers.