Stop Pretending Candidates With Criminal Records Are Dangerous

On most job applications, there's a little box that says: "Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Check Yes or No." Countless candidates have been denied employment because they checked "Yes." Countless more have been fired because they lied and checked "No."There's usually a little space to explain the circumstances of the conviction, but do hiring managers and recruiters even read beyond the checkmark? For most white-collar and ...