Listen "The Business Case for Fair-Chance Hiring"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony sits down with Jacob Hill, an ex-prisoner and Founder of Offploy, a specialist HR consultancy, to unpack how organisations can confidently and fairly employ people with convictions. Jacob reframes common assumptions with eye-opening context (e.g. one in four UK adults of working age has a criminal record, many for minor offences), shares his own rehabilitation story, and explains why fair-chance hiring boosts retention, social value, and talent pipelines. You’ll hear practical steps for HR and leaders: how to update policy and language, design risk-based assessments, prepare hiring managers for disclosures, and build a culture that welcomes socially excluded talent, without lowering standards. Whether you’re starting out or ready to deepen your approach, this conversation shows how doing the right thing can also be the smart thing for your organisation.
More episodes of the podcast Tap'd Talks HR
Understanding Moral Injury
22/09/2025
Happiness in the Workplace
18/08/2025
Internal Communications in times of crisis
21/07/2025
Neuroscience for Organisational Change
23/06/2025
Returning to Work After Parental Leave
29/04/2025
Line Manager Capability
24/03/2025
How Leaders Can Lead Through a Crisis
24/02/2025
Getting to Grips with AI in the Workplace
20/01/2025
2024 End of Year Compilation
20/12/2024
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.