ICYMI: Last week, we joined Alston & Bird, Georgia Justice Project, Small Business Majority, and Metro ATL Chamber in Atlanta for a conversation about how justice reform can help expand Georgia's workforce.

Last week, we announced the first six cities for the #UnlockPotential pilot phase, where AmFamInstitute, Ben & Jerry's, Delta, Greyston Bakery & Foundation, and Sam’s Club will be kicking off the Walmart.org-backed intentional hiring program. Learn more at unlock-potential.org.

"We can make a society and an economy that works for and includes everyone – but first we must stop defining people by their past." Margaret O'Donnell CEO Scott Svenson in Puget Sound Business Journal on how employers need to embrace justice-impacted talent. shorturl.at/deglZ #WorkforceJustice

“In order to understand how you as a company can make an impact for marginalized, underserved and overlooked people, one of your first ports of call should be the people on the ground." RBIJ's Ben Cumming spoke about purpose-driven communications: ragan.com/how-purpose-co…

"Small business owners should feel okay with moving past any personal fear and employ justice-impacted individuals because they can become your business's rock stars." Our November Justice Champion Spotlight is Small Business Majority's John Arensmeyer! responsiblebusinessinitiative.org/rbij-blog/just…

“'Ending the death penalty is a bipartisan issue and it’s something that conservatives readily support.'” Read more: loom.ly/VN86WSo ... #NoDeathPenaltyOH

We're thrilled to announce that #UnlockPotential has been named a Top 10 Most Influential Project in the World for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by PMI! pmi.org/most-influenti…

“I know Ohio as a generous place, where sound arguments fall on reasonable ears…reform is finally coming within reach, and business leaders have a chance to pull it even closer.” Paul Polman on the urgent need for Ohio to abolish its death penalty: fastcompany.com/90793439/ohio-…

SBM and our CEO John Arensmeyer were spotlighted as Justice Champions by Responsible Business Initiative for Justice. Read to learn what practical steps #smallbiz leaders can take to be more involved in #criminaljusticereform: ow.ly/Mfkt50LGba7

Ohio's death penalty is bad for business says business leader... crainscleveland.com/opinion/person… via Crain's Cleveland Business Ohioans to Stop Executions Responsible Business Initiative for Justice Equal Justice USA

The team at RBIJ continues to be the thing I am most proud of in my professional career. Today marks a new high for me — both professionally and personally — I get to call my good friend and brilliant and inspiring colleague Maha Jweied my Co-CEO. Welcome Maha!

Families should not be torn apart as a result of a conviction. Any policy that tear apart families only decrease the safety and well-being of our communities and perpetuate further harm. This inhumane act not be part of our future. Me for CNN Opinion: cnn.com/2023/03/11/opi…

"Policies that tear apart families and decrease the safety and well-being of our communities are a horrific and inhumane part of our present." Powerful and vital from Ashish Prashar for CNN

We're thrilled to announce that Ben Cumming has been named RBIJ's new Chief Communications Officer! We sat down with him to talk about the business case for justice reform and how companies can create narrative change. responsiblebusinessinitiative.org/rbij-blog/a-co…

We appreciate celebrating the women who have impacted our lives incredibly. We must also recognize the millions of women with records in America who continue to work towards a better future for themselves and their families despite the many barriers they face. #CleanSlate

NEXT WEEK: RBIJ's Maha Jweied will join Walmart's Marvin Carr for a conversation on how programs like #UnlockPotential can prevent incarceration, hosted by Conscious Capitalism, Inc.. Learn more & register: consciouscapitalism.regfox.com/unlocking-pote…

Just two days until our webinar with Marvin Carr from Walmart Walmart.org, hosted by Conscious Capitalism, Inc.! Learn more and register ⤵️

Looking forward to a great conversation today!

ICYMI: Led by #BizVsDP Founder Richard Branson, business leaders from around the globe called for justice for Richard Glossip. oklahoman.com/story/opinion/…

Love this conversation with Lord Dr Michael Hastings CBE!