Recruiting and Job Placement Resources for Employers
from the Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center

January 2018
How the Recession and Demographic Shifts have altered the Workforce
The American workforce has undergone significant changes in the last ten years since the start of the Great Recession and subsequent recovery. Data from the Pew Research Center indicates that the U.S. labor force looks very different than it did at the beginning of the recession. While the economic downturn has had a substantial impact on the labor force, the changes are also a reflection of longer-term demographic trends that were underway even before 2008.

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How Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Job Seekers Benefits Your Company
Back to Business: How Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Job Seekers Benefits Your Company is a new report prepared by the Trone Center for Justice & Equality for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The report details the ways companies can combat the ills of decades of mass incarceration and take advantage of the enormous potential of millions of untapped workers. Employers who are willing to provide second chances, reduce barriers to employment and implement fair hiring practices can have a positive impact not only on the lives of ex-offenders but also on the health of their businesses and the growth of the American economy. 

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California Passes Ban the Box Law
New Legislation Prohibits Private Employers from Asking about Criminal History
New “Ban the Box” legislation was signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown on October 14, 2017. Assembly Bill 1008 (AB 1008) prohibits private California employers with five or more employees from inquiring about or considering a job applicant’s conviction history prior to a conditional offer of employment, and sets requirements for consideration of conviction histories in employment decisions.

The new legislation became effective as of January 1, 2018.

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Incentives are Available for Employers Who Hire Ex-Offenders
Employers who are experiencing the challenges of finding good employees without criminal records might want to consider the benefits of hiring potentially good employees who happen to have a criminal history. There are some excellent bottom line incentives for employers who hire former inmates. Click on these links to learn more:

The Tri-Valley One-Stop, in partnership with the Alameda County Workforce Development Board, offers pre-release employment assistance to Santa Rita Jail inmates. After release, staff help place individuals in training and jobs as well as work with employers to make the process smooth. For information contact Charles Turner at Charles.Turner@acgov.org .
Labor Market Information
The Tri-Valley One-Stop provides labor market information and resources on our website, including a list of the most popular job search websites to aid in your job market analysis, and links to local, regional, state and national labor market information.
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