IN THE NEWS
For the past 15 years, Nehemiah Manufacturing has been on a mission to build brands, create jobs, and change lives. Along the way, we’ve had the privilege of trailblazing second-chance hiring and redefining what it means to be a purpose-driven business. Our story has resonated across industries and inspired features in renowned publications such as The Wall Street Journal and now a required business course at both Stanford and Harvard University’s MBA program.
The below articles showcase the journey of Nehemiah through the lens of journalists, thought leaders, and industry experts. From business case studies to human interest stories, these articles capture the heart of our mission and the impact it has made on our family members and our communities.
Tim Tebow and wife Demi-Leigh partner with company giving ex-convicts second chance: 'What grace is all about'
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow and wife Demi-Leigh are lending some star power to one of the country's largest second-chance employers in America in hopes of giving ex-convicts hope of getting back on their feet after being released from prison.
The Company of Second Chances
At Nehemiah Manufacturing, workers with a criminal past are the norm. But the company has learned that giving someone a job is just half the battle.
Nehemiah Manufacturing Partners with Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow for “Second Chances”
Cincinnati-based Nehemiah Manufacturing, which is one of the country’s largest and most successful second chance employers, has partnered with Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Tebow to continue its mission of giving people opportunities to thrive in business and life.
A NEW SOURCE OF TALENT: STRENGTHENING ECONOMY AND SOCIETY THROUGH SECOND CHANCE HIRING
We all make mistakes, but for most of us, those mistakes do not follow us for the rest of our lives. For those with a criminal record, they often do.
AN EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY
Using fair chance hiring practices could solve both business and social needs. Nehemiah Manufacturing is proof it can work.
How Second Chance Employees Can Boost A Bottom Line: The Nehemiah Manufacturing Success Story
If you’re an employer who’s been gnashing your teeth over the nationwide employee shortage, what if I told you that you’re overlooking a group of potential employees with a great work ethic, devotion to their jobs, and low potential for turnover?
Nehemiah Manufacturing was his second venture. It became his workers' second chance
A rising consumer products executive in the early 1990s, Dan Meyer decided to use his talent for a higher cause.
‘Fair-Chance Hiring the Right Way’
When Dan Meyer wanted to entertain executives from Procter & Gamble earlier this week, he took them to Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse for dinner. Less than 24 hours later, executives from Jeff Ruby’s were at Nehemiah Manufacturing to learn from Meyer about his company’s success with fair-chance hiring.
Nehemiah Manufacturing's Second Chance Employment
Nehemiah Manufacturing Company is a fully operating for-profit manufacturing plant that has been in business since 2009. Nehemiah owns several brands, including Boogie Wipes, Kandoo, and Sun and Earth, and also packages and manufactures several lines for P&G, such as Downy, Dreft, and Febreze.
Companies are finding success by finding jobs for those recently in jail
CINCINNATI — Every year, more than a million Americans are sent to jail. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are released from jail, having served their time. But finding a job with a criminal record remains daunting.
Deep Dive: Creating greater workforce access for people impacted by the justice system
Stakeholders are providing resources for the one in three adults who have incarceration, conviction, or arrest records
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