Changing the narrative on hiring people with convictions

Join the Ministry of Justice, The Recruitment Junction and Opencast for an open and free-flowing panel discussion around how hiring managers and HR and people teams can make changes to open up more opportunities for people with convictions.

• Beverley Brooks, Founder, The Recruitment Junction
• Laura Smith, Network Regional Employment Broker at New Futures Network, Ministry of Justice
• Cate Kalson, Chief People and Operations Officer, Opencast
• Moderated by Laura Shuttleworth, Client Relationship Director, Opencast

We will explore:

• Employer bias and stigma
• Regulatory barriers and societal challenges
• Company policy restrictions and opportunities for change
• How to influence business leaders to unlock the benefits of recruiting people from these backgrounds.

This event is perfect for business leaders, HR and people teams and those in DEI, and will invite views and questions from audience members so you can raise the topics you’d like to address. We aim to inform and inspire attendees to adopt a more open mind and drive the cultural change needed to give people a second chance.

15.30 Arrival, refreshments and networking

16.00 Panel discussion with audience questions

17.00 Networking

17.45 Event close

Opencast, Unit 2, The Kiln, Hoults Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1AB

Get directions here.

Free parking is available; just park anywhere within Hoult’s Yard estate. You’ll need to register your parking on the iPad in our reception to get free parking.

Opencast is an independent UK technology consultancy specialising in designing, building and running digital and technology solutions that make a positive difference to people’s lives. Opencast believes in making life better through the power of people and technology.

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