CANCELLED: The Case for Hiring Imperfect People: It’s Time to Consider Applicants Who Fail Background Checks
As talent acquisition professionals, you know how hard it is to find top talent. Great job applicants can be found in unlikely places: sometimes they’re people with criminal backgrounds who’ve earned and deserve a second chance. Arte Nathan pioneered recruiting among this population and found great success at Mirage, Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas. Today he’s working with HOPE for Prisoners (HOPE), a Las Vegas-based non-profit that facilitates reentry and reintegration services to men, women, and young adults who are exiting various segments of the judicial system. This session will include a look into HOPE’s programming as well as discussions with a CHRO from a leading entertainment company and a graduate of HOPE’s program to illustrate success stories. During this session you will learn:
- Best practices from other organizations.
- How you can convince your boss/clients that this untapped labor pool is great source of talent for your organization.
- How to address concerns that may come from your legal counsel.
Arte Nathan
Arte Nathan served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Steve Wynn’s gaming companies from 1983 – 2006; he currently consults, writes and teaches. He recently joined the board of Hope for Prisoners, a Las Vegas-based non-profit organization that facilitates reentry and reintegration services to men, women, and young adults who are exiting various segments of the judicial system.
Arte graduated from Cornell University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. He is an avid musician, hiker, canoeist, book enthusiast and grandfather.
