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https://www.washingtontechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Broaden-Your-Talent-Pool-by-Removing-the-Background-Check.jpg828480Susan Mason from What's Next Washington explores the impact of tech companies eliminating background checks during the hiring process, and how hiring formerly incarcerated individuals is an untapped source of talent and serves the public interest.