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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

'If You Paid Your Debt To Society, You Should Be Allowed To Work': JP Morgan CEO On Why He Hires Ex-felons

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon believes in second chances, emphasizing skills over past mistakes. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon challenges traditional hiring practices, arguing skills matter more than past mistakes, as his company embraces second chances for ex-felons - and hires them.

With over 240,000 employees, America's largest bank, JPMorgan, is committed to recruiting talent from various backgrounds, including those with criminal records. In a recent LinkedIn interview, CEO Jamie Dimon reaffirmed his longstanding belief that skills are as important as education in identifying qualified candidates.

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