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Articles by Brian Fabes
Commentary: Fair chance hiring works, but only if employers do the work, too
Every year, tens of thousands of Illinoisans walk out of prison and into a job market that barely has the door open.
Opinion: Business leaders aren't meeting Chicagoans' expectations
Last month, the Corporate Coalition asked Chicagoans about their views of business leaders in our region: What is important for business leaders to do, how well are they doing these things and how committed are business leaders to ensuring everyone has a chance to thrive?
Opinion: Now CEOs must decide to stand or not to stand
Since 2018, when Nike sponsored Colin Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who took a knee during the National Anthem, the advice to CEOs on what to speak out about has shifted with the political winds. The unpredictability of those winds was on full display last month in the uproar over the heartfelt call for unity from Tom Wilson, CEO of Allstate, after the terror attack in New Orleans. CEOs are now told that it’s safer to avoid speaking out on political issues.
Opinion: Here's a big opportunity to tackle the labor shortage
Last year, according to Manpower Group, three-quarters of U.S. employers reported difficulty finding talent — a 17-year high. This isn't a temporary problem; demographic data predicts that labor shortages will grow in years to come. One obvious response is to expand the talent pools that businesses draw from, especially those that have been underutilized or excluded historically. Individuals with criminal records present a big opportunity to address this challenge.
A Fair Chance for Job Candidates with Criminal Records
By Lina Bankert, , Kedra Newsom Reeves, , , , , and Gabrielle Novacek Reading time: 8 min Key Takeaways Today’s talent shortage leaves employers severely challenged in meeting their labor needs, but one source of talent remains significantly underutilized: the nearly one in three working-age adult Americans with a criminal record. Perceptions of the risks associated with fair chance hires are often rooted in misconceptions.
Graduated tax systems are more fair and better economically
Our household is one of the less than 3 percent in Illinois that would pay more in taxes if the Fair Tax passes in this election. Voting yes on this amendment would move Illinois from a flat to a graduated income tax, where those who make more money pay proportionately more than those who make less. From years in the public, non-profit and private sectors, we know that this is not only what’s reasonable, it’s what’s right.
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