Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community

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By Jeffrey D. Korzenik ’85

Published June 27, 2021

Korzenik’s book explores the world of second chance hiring, the practice of hiring people with criminal records. This untapped workforce, he argues, allows companies to gain a competitive advantage while empowering these new employees to thrive — a win for all involved.

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The October 2025 cover of PAW, featuring an illustration of a woman dressed like Superman, but the S on her chest is a dollar sign.
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