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Rehabilitation in Practice
What Good Onboarding Looks Like for Justice-Impacted Hires
The first thirty days decide whether the hire sticks. A short, practical checklist.
August 13, 2026 6 minute read
Handle the logistics first
Transportation, the first-paycheck gap, work boots, and tools sink more new hires than skill gaps do. Ask about all four in week one and solve what you can.
Assign one person, not a department
Give every new hire a named point of contact who can answer a question without it becoming a formal HR matter. This costs nothing and cuts early turnover more than any policy.
Put the supervision calendar on the schedule
If someone checks in with a parole officer every other Tuesday morning, put it on the schedule now. Planned absences are logistics. Surprise absences look like unreliability.