The Case for Hiring Imperfect People: It’s Time to Consider Applicants Who Fail Background Checks
Great job applicants are found in unlikely places: sometimes they’re people with criminal backgrounds who’ve earned and deserve a second chance. This is an untapped pool of applicants for an industry and a city where finding talent is increasingly difficult. 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.
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.