Ten things you should know about open hiring


In Yonkers, Pennsylvania, Greyston Bakery's open hiring process gives a chance to those who might not have been hired otherwise. The company doesn't conduct background checks, look at resumes, require a skills test, or check references; the process means that people with criminal records, mental illnesses, disabilities, or those who are experiencing homelessness have a fair shot at a job. For many hired, the legitimacy of a "real job," benefits, and added incentives like child care help them move forward with their lives.

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