[Video] In Conversation with Heather Garretson About Returning Citizens

Last week, Talent 2025 released a Returning Citizens report, which highlights best practices for employers when hiring individuals with a criminal history. Whitney White sat down with Returning Citizens Working Group Project Manager Heather Garretson to learn more about these best practices.

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