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employment. Rather, the EEOC advises employers to conduct individualized assessments to determine employment suitability. “Our members say that generally, employees with criminal records are no more likely to be fired for misconduct than people without records,” she says. “Also, they are ​ statistically less likely to resign, which saves employers in turnover costs.” Widening your candidate pool can be a key opportunity for your business, and there are resources you can access to protect your operation. There are often tax credits and other incentives available through the state for businesses that hire people with criminal records, as well as insurance bonds through the Federal Bonding Program through the U.S. Department of Labor.

6 Out-of-the-Box Hiring Questions Asking unexpected questions can get interviewees to think on their feet. Consider adding one or more of these to your list of go-to questions for your next interview. These questions don’t necessarily have a right or wrong answer, but they can give you insights into a candidate’s personality. 4 How do you manage disagreements with supervisors? 1 What’s the best movie you’ve seen recently? 5 If a truck was stuck under an overpass, how would you get it out? 2 Do you like working

with a team or independently? 3 Do your best to sell me two

Tell me something that will make me remember you.

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